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Experience

Neurotech @ Berkeley: Wetware Division (Sep. 2023 – Present)

• Acquiring proficiency in Numpy, Matplotlib, and Pandas through active participation in the education program
• Enhancing robotic arm performance by optimizing electrode design for the RobLES EMG project
• Pioneering experimental procedures for replicating Cortical Lab’s DishBrain biological neural network

Berkeley UAS: Telescope Crew (Sep. 2023 – Present)

• Operating the Cassegrain and Newtonian telescopes during sidewalk astronomy and star party events
• Engaging and educating onlookers by providing captivating explanations of celestial objects

TelePAWS: Columnist (Aug. 2021 – Present)

• Authoring compelling bi-monthly articles on pet health for WordPress site
• Leveraging the Frase search engine optimization tool to boost website traffic and customer acquisition

CPU Advantage: Director of Outreach (Aug. 2021 – June 2023)

• Established rapport with the Sherman Oaks Studio City Encino News for expanding outreach efforts
• Coordinated a several thousand dollar computer donation to Rosecrans Elementary School in Compton

SDSU C1-Biocatalysis Lab: Researcher (Jan. 2021 – Aug. 2022)

• Self-directed research on the effects of low-frequency electromagnetic fields on the growth of methanotrophs
• Conducted extensive literature review and cold-emailing for six months for professional insight and lab space
• Published in the Journal of Emerging Investigators following several rounds of revision

Relevant Coursework

Fall 2023

• General Chemistry (Chem 1A)
• General Chemistry Lab (Chem 1AL)
• Multivariable Calculus (Math 53)

Spring 2024

• Introductory Mechanics and Relativity (Physics 5A)
• Introduction to Mathematical Physics (Physics 89)

Honors & Leadership

Honors

• Congressional Silver Medal Award
• CyberPatriot Platinum and Gold State Qualifier
• 2nd Place in California State Personal Finance Challenge (x2)
• AP Scholar with Distinction (x3)

Leadership

• Co-President of Taft High School MUN team
• Co-Founder and VP of Taft High School Amnesty International
• VP of Taft High School Astronomy Club
• Speaker at TEDxYouth@Timberline

Technical Skills

Laboratory

Pipetting, Serial Dilution, Vacuum Filtration, Bacterial Culture, Spectrophotometry, Titration, Excel

Languages

Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS

Frameworks

Hugo, WordPress, Frase

Developer Tools

Git, VS Code, PyCharm, IntelliJ

Libraries

Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib