Born in Fairfax, VA, Christin is currently pursuing a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech. Joining the Dorn Research Group in the summer of 2008, she hopes to continue working with the group throughout her college career due to her interest in nanomaterials. Christin also hopes to continue her studies after earning a B.S. in MSE, by going to graduate school in the fall of 2009. Her interests include playing the piano, drawing, and dancing.