- Union Pacific Foundation for funding my research
- The Zimmerle family for funding my participation in the Frontiers of Science Institute
- Matthew DeSelm for mentoring and advising me through the research
- Saba Wolde for mentoring me
- Ben Schottler for aiding me when needed
- Scott Newkirk for providing materials during my research project
- Frontiers of Science and Lori Ball for offering an opportunity to expand our knowledge and interest in STEM
- UNC Greeley for hosting my research