Grace picked up her interest in computer science early on, in the forms of low-level tinkering with computer hardware and software and playing and learning about video games. Along the path to choosing a field and college major, assisted by immersion in the natural world of north central Florida, she also developed a deep respect for natural sciences.

After receiving her degree in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida College of Engineering in 2019, Grace began temporary PC upgrade work with OMT, which initiated her connections within the museum. Aided by this foot in the door – and undergraduate research involving software development and virtual reality – she split her time between web app projects with OMT and VR work in the Florida Museum 3D Lab before transitioning to a permanent role on the OMT Software Dev team.

In her personal life, you’ll often find Grace on north-central Florida’s paved and off-road cycling trails, at local climbing gyms and DIY/re-use stores, or out enjoying Florida’s parks and springs.

Education
B.S. Digital Arts and Sciences 2019, cum laude
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL