diff --git a/rsi-application/main.pdf b/rsi-application/main.pdf index 1c7844f..5c0d5f6 100644 Binary files a/rsi-application/main.pdf and b/rsi-application/main.pdf differ diff --git a/rsi-application/main.tex b/rsi-application/main.tex index 97ed6b3..ca71ce9 100644 --- a/rsi-application/main.tex +++ b/rsi-application/main.tex @@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ realize that in less than three years, AI would touch everything I do — from school projects to software debugging, even revising this very essay. But it was in the Summer of 2023 that my best friend asked me a life-changing question: ``How does it work?'' I was completely clueless, and I told him - that a stenographer was typing at the other end. As months passed and my AI usage expontially increased, + that a stenographer was typing at the other end. As months passed and my AI usage exponentially increased, this question haunted me. I was determined not to be a mere user, but to understand and develop the magic behind the curtains. \\\\ @@ -330,7 +330,7 @@ eventually benefit humanity. Not only am I interested in healthcare applications like GaitGuardian, but I am also fascinated by the potential of robotics and software to improve everyday life. For example, I was particularly piqued by the recent advancements in autonomous pathing of multiple agents, as I see huge potential for applications in warehouse automation, - constricution, and even self-driving cars. Be it through hardware, software, or a combination of both, I am committed to + construction, and even self-driving cars. Be it through hardware, software, or a combination of both, I am committed to expand my knowledge and use it to make a positive impact on the world. RSI represents a crucial step in this journey, allowing me to work on relevant research that pushes the boundaries of technology. As a devout Hindu, the Vibuthi (cow ash) I apply to my forehead reminds me that all humans will eventually unite with the Earth, @@ -385,12 +385,12 @@ showed me how creativity can make tangible impact. Not only was I expressing myself, I was helping my community. Now, as I prepare for my third concert, I am continuing to fuse music and technology. Using my server-side knowledge to develop a music streaming service, I am able to - express my creativity in a positive manner by combining my talents and passsions. + express my creativity in a positive manner by combining my talents and passions. \\\\ - As much as I had collborated in High Octavez, I would collaborate more in my studies. From + As much as I had collaborated in High Octavez, I would collaborate more in my studies. From the moment I entered high school, my friends and I formed a joint study circle where we would discuss upcoming assignments and tests. Before we learned the biological concept of - mutualism, we were practicing it through 10 PM Discord calls. Midway thorugh ninth grade, I added + mutualism, we were practicing it through 10 PM Discord calls. Midway through ninth grade, I added another friend to our group chat...then two. Within a matter of 30 minutes, we had invited over 30 people to join our newly made study server for the Plano East Class of 2027. Before long, rules had to be set, and as the server owner, I had made it clear that no swearing would be @@ -399,12 +399,12 @@ slurs, we were quickly overwhelmed. Every loophole was penetrated; every vulnerability was exploited. At that exact moment, I began using my coding skills to our advantage, developing Discord bots to manage moderation. I began outsourcing work to other moderators and study guides, leading - a group of nearly 200 members to + a group of nearly 200 members to create a haven for studious students Before long, all members required school ID-based verification, and I had integrated AI into moderation to prevent penetration. At the end of my 10th grade, nearly 60% of my class had joined the server. By hosting study sessions and posting valuable studying resources, my server had gained the trust of not just students but teachers alike. In fact, - our human geography teacher hosted a last-minute AP exam study session through the server + our human geography teacher hosted a last-minute AP exam study session through the server. @@ -413,6 +413,44 @@ \section{4. Describe your participation in extracurricular or community outreach activities? } + \begin{onecolentry} + \textbf{Limit: 5000 Characters} + + \end{onecolentry} + + + \vspace{0.3 cm} + + % NHS, Cricket Club, LASER? + + My heart was pounding relentlessly: every second felt like an eternity. It was my first robotics + competition, and my code would determine our team's advancement. As the delay continues, my mind + races with all the possible errors. Finally, the announcer begins his countdown, and all I can think of + is the robot crashing into the wall, ending our competition. The buzzer sounds, I press play — nothing. + No movement, the robot simply stays in place. As I watched the program fail over the next + thirty seconds, all I felt was pure embarrassment. Losing in the final round, I promised myself that I would + my code would never perform so poorly again. \\\\ + And so it began, my alcoholic addition towards the First Tech Challenge (FTC). Entering high school, + I switched from my middle school team to a small community team consisting of the same crew from + Schimelpfenig Robotics. At this point, I was an experienced programmer in FTC, but my actual skillset + matched that of a grape. I knew no programming languages, I couldn't understand high-level concepts, and + I was yet to learn even 5\% of the mathematics needed for autonomous navigation. I was thrown into the + deep end of the pool, and our team had to stay afloat. \\\\ + I learned. I learned the basics of the Java + programming language, and I had joined the school's CS Club to better my skills. Before I knew it, + I was able to make our robot fully move and score points using only Java. As my team's sole programmer, + I slowly learned how to use sensors, motors, and servos. Progress was finally made. Our team had mustered + enough capability to become a state finalist, and we were finally excelling. Entering my sophomore year, + I became a relatively decent programmer, and our team had expanded to include other programmers. That Summer, + I took on a challenge to code an autonomous pathing system, and after 4 months of constant iteration, + my code could finally move a robot from point to point accurately. Leading our software unit, I had + expanded our autonomous and driver operated capabilities to a world-class level, ranking in the top 30 globally + in autonomous rank. Today, as I continue to spend countless hours on robotics, I continue to learn and + improve, and hopefully my team can win the world championship this year. + \\\\ + + +