PROJECTS
TABLETOP WIND TUNNEL
VERTICALLY INTEGRATED PROJECT
SOLIDWORKS | STEM Education | Technical Writing
August 2021 — May 2022
As part of the Mobile STEM Lab Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) through the Georgia Tech Research Institute, I built a portable, low-cost wind tunnel for campus outreach events, lab demonstrations, and children's museums. This project consists of creating a tabletop wind tunnel out of aluminum and publishing the manufacturing guide for schools and museums to use, as well as a low-cost foam version that can be created by anyone. These wind tunnels include visual smoke streamlines, sensors for aeronautical calculations, and insertions for demonstrations. The overall VIP focuses on increasing the accessibility of STEM education through the creation of DIY lab instrumentation, unique lab manuals, and demonstrations.
RAMBLIN' TURBOJETS MATLAB OPTIMIZER
MATLAB | Jet Propulsion | Technical Writing
March 2022 — April 2022
For my AE 4451 "Jet and Rocket Propulsion" class, our final project was to create a MATLAB code that can find the most efficient engine design with a given set of parameters. This code uses MATLAB's Optimization Toolbox to evaluate an engine's performance. This code can be used to solve future jet propulsion problems without having to manually compare.
AIAA UNDERGRADUATE SPACE MISSION DESIGN COMPETITION
Systems Engineering | Technical Writing | Concept Development
February 2022 — April 2022
As part of my AE 3340 "Design and Systems Engineering" class, groups participared in the 2021-2022 AIAA Undergraduate Space Mission Design Competition. We created a design report for a Martian moon exploration excursion vehicle with a capacity for 2 crew members, 200 kg payload, and a sample retrieval system.
GT DEPICT
Communication | Social Media Management | Creativity
December 2020 — January 2022
I created this platform, Georgia Tech's Design Engineering Projects featuring Innovation, Creativity, and Technology (GT DEPICT). I post biweekly articles highlighting personal projects done in the makerspaces on campus to award winning capstone design projects.
TECH TOWER RUBIK'S CUBE
SOLIDWORKS | Engineering Drawing | Design Process
March 2021 — May 2021
My individual project in ME 1770 "Introduction to Engineering Graphics" was creating a functional Tech Tower Rubik's Cube. I took apart my own Rubik's Cube to figure out all the components, sketched out a rough design, and modeled the final assembly in SOLIDWORKS. I then 3D printed and painted the cube.
PLAYGROUND RV
SOLIDWORKS | Engineering Drawing | Teamwork
January 2021 — March 2021
My team's project in ME 1770 "Introduction to Engineering Graphics" was to create a project with at least 40 individual components, 10 sub-assemblies, and animations. Every component had to have an engineering and perspective drawing before modeling. We decided to create a playground RV and split the work between the 5 of us. We set personal deadlines through the semester to stay on schedule.
HABITAT FOR BOLIVIA
Public Speaking | Intercultural Awareness | Future Thinking
March 2021 — May 2021
I took MGT 3660 "Cross Cultural Management" in Spring 2020. For the final project, we were tasked to create a plan of action for Habitat for Humanity to expand into Bolivia. Our group researched not only the business barriers for entry, but the social and cultural ones as well. We ultimately came up with a plan for Habitat to partner with existing indigenous-run non-profits in the country and to build housing complexes with community parks to reduce domestic violence.
MAKING GOOD
Public Speaking | Professionalism | Compassion
January 2020 — February 2020
I was involved with GlamourGals throughout high school, traveling to nursing homes to provide makeovers and companionship for the residents. My chapter was featured in BYUTV's show "Making Good." As president of the chapter, my responsibilities included planning the event featured, preparing the members for filming, keeping inventory during the filming process, organizing paperwork, and being a face for the organization.
CAMPUS RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Problem Solving | Public Speaking | Sustainability
September 2020 — November 2020
As a part of Georgia Tech's Global Leadership Living Learning Community, we spent the fall semester creating a project that advances one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. My group proposed a recycling initiative for Georgia Tech's East Campus and our proposal was showcased during International Education Week. This project helped me sharpen skills such as collaboration, graphic design, and video editing.
RAMBLING TECH'S BIKES
Website Development | Leadership | Initiative
June 2020 — August 2020
My freshman seminar final project was to create something that improves the Georgia Tech campus. My group proposed an improved bikeshare system centralized on campus with additional infrastructure to keep personal bikes safer. The project was presented in the format of a website using a logo I created.
SENIOR PROJECT
Organization | Time Management | Problem Solving
April 2020 — June 2020
I spent the last two months of high school creating a directory for the quiz bowl team. As Vice President of the club, myself and the other board members were all graduating, so I created a guidebook for the new officers, explaining how to register for competitions, hold practices, and conduct tryouts. In addition, I also compiled lists of practice questions, created forms, and organized past documentation.
MEDICAL MARVELS
Data Analysis | Collaboration | Creativity
September 2017 — April 2018
I took part in Northwell Health's annual contest that aims to solve current medical issues, with that year's prompt as the opioid crisis. My group created a poster and 90 second business pitch for rehabilitation centers to offer virtual reality as a supplement to treatment and won best presentation.
GLAMOURGALS INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER
Social Media | Communication | Public Speaking
May 2020
Leading up to the GlamourGals virtual award ceremony, I hosted a virtual takeover of their Instagram, @glamourgals. I hosted interviews, livestreams, and posted about upcoming events. Social media marketing is an important tool for any organization to utilize in this digital era, and this opportunity helped me develop these skills.
BEAUTIFYING THE DETENTION ROOM
Creativity | Communication | Time Management
February 2019 — June 2019
As part of the International Baccalaureate program, I was required to complete a Creativity, Activity, and Service project. My group decorated and reorganized the full-day detention room. We based this project on a study that found classrooms with decorations and stimulation promoted productivity. Part of the project was creating a mural of inspiring human rights activists from different countries.
LONG ISLAND LEADS
Public Speaking | Communication | Leadership
November 2017
I was chosen as a student presenter to give a speech at a town hall to advocate for more STEM funding in public schools. I focused my speech on my experiences in my high school's research program and how important it was in shaping my choices for the future.
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THE EFFECTS OF MALNUTRITION ON THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT OF DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER
Data Analysis | Adobe Photoshop | Collaboration
September 2017 — April 2018
I researched the effects of caloric restriction on fruit flies by creating food with different caloric values and looking at the fly's gastrointestinal tract. I dissected approximately 200 flies and took pictures that I analyzed in Adobe Photoshop. The amount of blue dye in the gastrointestinal tract correlates to how damaged it is. This project is applicable in understanding the effect of starvation and eating disorders on humans.
HOW STEREOTYPES, RACIAL BIAS, AND REPRESENTATION OF PEOPLE OF COLOR HAS CHANGED IN MAJOR MEDIA THROUGHOUT TIME
Data Analysis | Collaboration | Inclusivity
September 2016 — April 2017
I collected data about the amount of screen time people of color were shown in Oscar winning movies and used statistical analysis to find a correlation between time and representation.