Natasha Van Dam joined the group as an undergraduate research assistant in September 2022. She is currently working on characterizing the rheological properties of fresh Ultra-High Performance Concrete for additive manufacturing and assists in other projects. She is studying civil engineering at Texas A&M University and plans to graduate in May 2024. After graduation, her goals include continuing her civil engineering research and studies and pursuing a Ph.D. With an interest in mechanics and materials, she would like to dedicate her efforts to innovative approaches toward sustainability. In her free time, she enjoys reading classic literature, going on challenging hikes, and traveling.