Cassie is a NSF GRFP fellow in the Quantitative Bioscience PhD program co-advised by Dr. Young-Hui Chang and Dr. David Hu. Her research interests include comparative biomechanics with an emphasis on conservation applications. In collaboration with Zoo Atlanta, she studies mammalian climbing with a focus on quantifying biomechanics in the context of reducing musculoskeletal stresses. 

In her free time, Cassie enjoys rock climbing, playing soccer, and playing board games.