I split my identity as academic researcher by day with my identity as a musician by evening. I play violin in the Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. It's no easier, but feels like using the other half of my brain, lets me speak other languages, and collaborate in a completely different way.I split my identity as academic researcher by day with my identity as a musician by evening. I play violin in the Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. It's no easier, but feels like using the other half of my brain, lets me speak other languages, and collaborate in a completely different way.

If you're wondering about my name; Yes, I'm German, originally. I grew up in the US with some family that moved here, but most of my family is still back in the old world. I split my time between both countries as much as I can. So, Hallo!If you're wondering about my name; Yes, I'm German, originally. I grew up in the US with some family that moved here, but most of my family is still back in the old world. I split my time between both countries as much as I can. So, Hallo!