I participated in a summer program called IDEAcademy, hosted at Boston University. In this program, I explored different fields such as artificial intelligence, manufacturing, psychology, and business literacy, while also developing a project under the guidance of industry experts. My final project was a prototype of an AI-powered plastic waste detection website (see poster on right).
Last year, I also competed in the Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair (WRSEF). My project focused on identifying patterns across different regions of the brain. I integrated multiple types of data and trained a model to develop a more comprehensive approach to understanding the brain. The project included many components in addition to the model's development, being a project notebook, a logbook, a report, and more. This experience was incredibly valuable as the long-term nature of the project strengthened my discipline and deepened my knowledge of neuroscience and AI.
My favorite hobby is chess, which I have played since the age of seven. Over the years, I have competed in numerous tournaments, reaching a peak USCF rating of 1380. While I no longer play in official tournaments, I still enjoy playing online. The main difference between chess played over-the-board and online chess is that online chess is usually played at faster time controls. My favorite time control is the bullet time control(one minute per player). My peak bullet rating is 2150, achieved on lichess. Click here to view my profile.
Before joining Mass Academy, I volunteered over 100 hours at the Westborough Public Library. I participated in many activities such as Tech Help, On-Call, and Book Sales. My favorite activity was Tech Help, where I assisted patrons with a wide range of technological issues. These ranged from simple tasks, like sending an email or using the printer, to more challenging problems, such as fixing software issues on their phones. I enjoyed giving back to the library community and making a change the best way I could.
This past summer, I volunteered 30 hours at the Community Harvest Project. I helped grow, tend, and harvest fruits and vegetables for people experiencing food insecurity. The labor ranged from easy to demanding, yet working with friends and peers made it much more enjoyable. I especially enjoyed harvesting cherry tomatoes and spring onions, though I found crops like cabbages less exciting. Regardless of the task, the purpose of the project motivated me and reminded me why I was there in the first place. On the right is a group photo taken on the farm after a successful day of work (I am the left-most person in the second row).
