Education
Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy Aug 2024 – Expected May 2027
Sophomore – Senior · Advanced STEM boarding school
Glenbrook North High School Aug 2023 – May 2024
Freshman
Relevant Coursework
Calculus BC · Physics C: Mechanics · Physics C: E&M · Biology (Molecular & Cellular) · Chemistry · Computer Science Inquiry · Microcontroller Applications · Methods of Scientific Inquiry · Welding & Advanced Welding · Artificial Intelligence
Planned Coursework
Linear Algebra · Multivariable Calculus · Biophysics
Programming Languages & Applications
Awards & Honors
Publications
- Author, “Analysis of Adverse Events Associated with Total Knee Arthroplasty Using the FDA MAUDE Database” — Scholarly Review Journal (Fall 2026). doi.org/10.70121/001c.170066
- Creator, Engineering Explorer Podcast — episodes teaching engineering fundamentals. Listen on Spotify
- Poem published in Teach, Write & Learn Literary Journal (Spring 2025). Read it here
Academic & STEM
- 2026Cambridge Re:Think International Essay Competition — Silver Award, Senior Division
- 2026FRC Team Substability Award
- 2025National Honor Society — Inductee
- 2025FRC Robotics World Championship Qualifier — first qualification in 13 years
- 2024–2025Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) — Member
- 2024ICTM State Math Competition — Champion (Freshman Team & Overall Team)
Community Service Awards
United Nations Association of the USA — National Community Service Ambassador Award
(2026)
Helper Helper Gold Award
(2025)
St. Jude Leadership Circle — Chicago Cohort
(2025)
President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award
(2024 & 2025)
Music
- Solo & Ensemble Festival — Rank 1 Solo & Duet, Perfect Score, Judges’ Award
- Solo & Ensemble Festival — Rank 1 Solo & Duet, Perfect Score, Judges’ Award
- London Classic Music Competition — 1st Place
- International Mozart Competition — 3rd Place
- Charleston Global Music Competition — 1st Place
- Charleston Romantic Music Competition — 1st Place
- Bellagrande International Music Competition — 3rd Place
- Butler University Vocal Competition — Encouragement Award
- Golden Voices of America Competition — 1st Place, Carnegie Hall Soloist
- London Classic Music Competition — 4th Place
- Charleston Romantic Music Competition — 2nd Place
- Bellagrande International Music Competition — 2nd Place, Merkin Hall Soloist
- European Virtuoso Music Awards — 2nd Place
- New York Music Competition — 3rd Place
- Euterpe Awards — 3rd Place; International Euterpe Competition — 3rd Place
- Northbrook Library Youth Audition — 3rd Place (1st time entry)
- NATS Central Region — Semi-Finalist
- Illinois Music Association — 3rd Place
- Music International Grand Prix — Semi-Finalist
- London Classic Music Competition — 3rd Place
- International Mozart Competition — 3rd Place
- Chicago NAATS Chapter — 1st Place Classical, 1st Place Female Composer
Research & STEM Experience
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Published · Sept 2026
Analysis of Adverse Events Associated with Total Knee Arthroplasty Using the FDA MAUDE Database — risk-factor analysis in joint replacement surgeries under the mentorship of Prof. Sujata Bhatia. Published in Scholarly Review Journal. Read the paper →
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June – August 2026
Research Intern — Northwestern University QSIB Lab (Prof. John Rogers).
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2024 – 2026
Low-Cost Hand Gesture Recognition for Prosthetic Control — IMSA Student Inquiry project using a standard webcam, computer vision, and lightweight machine learning to develop a more affordable, intuitive prosthetic/robotic hand control method.
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Ongoing
Genetic association study on knee osteoarthritis heritability — analyzing genome-wide association study data with BridGE, a computational approach developed at the University of Minnesota, under the mentorship of Prof. Chad Meyers.
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Completed
AI agent for real-time electrical wiring anomaly detection — code and documentation open-sourced on GitHub (Prof. Robert Ghrist, University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering).
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Completed
Effects of salt on population change in Caenorhabditis Elegans — collaborative research with students at Bronx Science High School.
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Completed
Introduction to Cryptography — research poster formatted in LaTeX covering the origins of cryptography, basic terminology, and categories and types of encryption.
Leadership & Activities
Program Chair, IMSA LEAD IMPACT
Leads IMSA's mandatory data journalism and leadership curriculum; oversees 20+ facilitators and directs the framework for a dual-credit course required for all 200+ graduates. (Jan 2025 – Present)
Operations Captain, Titan FRC Robotics #2022
Leads technical builds and business logistics for a 100% student-run FIRST Robotics team; overhauled the fundraising model to secure corporate sponsorships, navigating state procurement hurdles. First World Championship qualification in 13 years. (Oct 2024 – Present)
Editor-in-Chief, IMSA Yearbook Committee
Manages a team of 14 student writers, photographers, and graphic designers to ensure smooth publication of the IMSA Yearbook. (Oct 2025 – Present)
Board Member, IMSA Society of Engineers
Leads meetings, coordinates events, and manages club activities. (Oct 2024 – Present)
Vice President, Society of Women Engineers NEXT
Glenbrook North High School. Managed social media to promote events and achievements; organized workshops, speaker sessions, and outreach programs inspiring young women to pursue engineering and technology. (Nov 2023 – June 2024)
IMSA Math Team & Glenbrook North Math Team
(Sept 2023 – Present)
Community Service
PowerYou — Co-Founder & Leader power-you.org
501(c)3 nonprofit providing STEM resources and support to underserved youth. Developed and launched a STEM resources podcast series — listen on Spotify. (Sept 2024 – Present)
GirlCon — Head of National Design Team & Ambassadors girlcon.org
Leads a 6-member National Design Team creating innovative designs, campaigns, and cohesive brand identity for an international student-run tech conference empowering the next generation of female STEM leaders. Partners with marketing and communications teams on graphics that enhance outreach. (Jan 2023 – Present)
Chicago North Shore Chinese Center
Leads hands-on cooking and cultural enrichment classes serving 100+ students over three years, using food to build confidence, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding.
St. Jude Leadership Society — Chicago Cohort
Fundraised $5,000 for cancer research. (Jan 2025 – Present)
IMSA StemBassador
Student volunteer in IMSA's statewide STEM enrichment outreach program. (Oct 2024 – Present)
Lead Intern, Global Philanthropy Leadership — Costa Rica
Conducted on-site biodiversity research and philanthropic analysis in the Costa Rican rainforest; collaborated with local conservationists on sustainable land-use models and community-led environmental initiatives. (Aug 2024)
Ambassador, Global Academic & Arts — YYGS & Interlochen
Represents Yale Young Global Scholars and Interlochen Center for the Arts as an alumni ambassador, mentoring prospective international students and promoting diversity in elite summer programs. (2024 – Present)
Music
Choral Experiences
- Mod 21 — Student-Run Acapella Group (Music Director)
- Chamber Choir — Highest Level Choir at IMSA
- Treble Choir — Glenbrook North Freshman Choir
Music Training
- 🎤 Voice — Dr. Bora Hwang
- 🎹 Piano — Dr. Susan Chou
- 🎵 Clarinet — Ms. Darleen Carl-Beck
Music-Related Community Service
Student Leader & Volunteer, BEATI Children’s Choir
(June 2025 – Present)
Volunteer, Illinois Music Association
(June 2024 – Present)
Founder & Group Leader, Harmonic Youth Ensemble
(June 2021 – Present)
Gallery
Original oil paintings exploring where music and engineering meet.
Experience
Work Experience
- Research Intern, Northwestern University QSIB Lab
- Mechanical Engineering Intern, Heavy Motions Inc.
- The Cheerful Mind, Inc. — Social Media & Content
Summer Programs
- UPenn Engineering Summer Academy (ESAP) — AI Track
- Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) — Innovative Science & Technology Track
- Global Philanthropy Leadership Costa Rica — Biodiversity Protection
- Interlochen High School Intensive for Classical Voice
- Brown University STEM Camp — Computational Physics
- JHU Center for Talented Youth — Electrical Engineering
Sports
- Varsity Badminton Team — IMSA & Glenbrook North (5th Place, State)