Mayzie Houdek

Mayzie was born and raised in Idaho. She attended the University of Idaho for two years before transferring to Boise State University. Mayzie attended Boise State for three years and graduated with her B.S. in Material Science and Engineering. She joined the Quantum DNA Research Group in the summer of 2020 as an Undergraduate Research Assistant. After graduation, she continued with the group as a Research Assistant. She is working on characterizing the molecular properties of DNA-templated dye aggregates, in particular asymmetric dyes. In her free time, Mayzie enjoys rock climbing, hiking, fishing, and snowboarding.

• M.S. Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID (2021)

• Dean’s list with honors, Boise State University, Spring 2019
• Dean’s list with honors, Boise State University, Spring 2020
• Dean’s list with high honors, Boise State University, Fall 2020
• Dean’s list with high honors, Boise State University, Spring 2021