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to fully utilize the research platforms and opportunities provided by AFRL.
\begin{enumerate}
\item From 9th to 11th grade, I have been an active member of my community First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics team, serving as
Co-Captain and Software Lead. I started in my freshman year from square one, knowing no programming languages or
concepts. Slowly, I picked up Java through the FTC SDK, and I eventually started writing functional code for our robot. As the
season had progressed, I had become a decent programmer, and our team was able to win as a State Finalist alliance team and
Area Innovate Award Winner for a unique fully-automated hang mechanism. In the following two years, I ramped up my
time commitment and progressed my skills. By applying the Calculus knowledge I was learning in the classroom, I was
able to implement a fully custom autonomous pathing system for our robot, using trigonometry, inverse kinematics, and
PID control to achieve precise movement. In addition, I tinkered with computer vision, developing a custom TensorFlow model
for failsafe object detection (with 100\% match success). Our team went on to champion our league, become an Area Finalist
captain, and place in the global top-30 for autonomous performance.
\item In my 9th grade, my independent research project for Science Fair qualified as a finalist project for the prestigious
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). My project started from a very simple idea of utilizing available thermal energy
in a cooking pot to also stir the contents (to save energy for cooking). From here, I learned about the world of
thermoelectric generators (TEGs) and the Seebeck effect. Applying the CAD and simulation concepts I learned from my
Engineering class in school, I designed an aluminum enclosure that used a TEG, a heat sink, and a motor to convert heat
energy into mechanical stirring. I also learned about electrical circuits as I used a voltage and current sensor to effectively
graph my TEG's performance relative to the temperature differential. My final prototype, although simple, was able to win
1st in Engineering Technology at my regional science fair, where I also won a special awards through the US Metric Association and
the US Air Force Certificate of Recognition. At ISEF, I was able to present to domain experts and professors from
around the world, gaining valuable insights and feedback to later improve my prototype and project.
\item In my 10th grade, my research project for Science Fair won 3rd in Robotics and Intelligent Machines at the
highly-competitive International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
After seeing many relatives of mine struggle with Parkinson's Disease, I wanted to help create a solution that could help them.
Through research, I encountered an interesting method of using machine learning to aid in both walking and tremors. Using
online published datasets, I applied a novel online signal processing approach that ensured real-time classification of
gait patterns. After training multiple models and testing them through cross-validation, I ended up with a fully functional model
with high accuracy and low inference times. However, I wanted to take this a step further and create a physical prototype. Using
my engineering teacher's help, I designed a custom PCB with an ESP32 microcontroller and an IMU sensor, which I programmed
to collect real time data to feed to my model. By using online resources and reading published literature methods, I was able to
self-teach myself the needed Python and C++ to fully implement my working solution. My novel approach was recognized at the regional level,
where I won 1st in Systems Software, TI Best Computing Project, and 2nd Grand Prize (qualifying me to ISEF). At ISEF, domain experts were
equally impressed with my work, and I was awarded 3rd place in Robotics and Intelligent Machines, along with a \$1200 award.
\item This year, I have started a passion project in maintaining a full-time server. After repurposing a decade-old budget laptop,
I installed an Ubuntu Linux OS onto my machine and setup a home server. From here, I slowly the basics of bash scripting,
networking, Linux, and service management through a hands-on approach. I set up multiple services, including a
Matrix client used by my friends for communicating while in school. I also set up a Git server to host my code,
which taught me a lot about permissions and how servers actually interact with clients. Most recently, I set up an
SSH service which allows users to view a shell interactive I made to display my portfolio. While this extremely risky
,with over 1 million attacks in two months, I have learned a lot about security measured, and none of the attacks have
been successful due to my proactive measures. While my server is mostly used for tinkering, I have learned a lot about
networking and computing fundamentals through this project.
\item In my 9th Grade, I started taking on competition math to challenge myself, qualifying for the AIME (American Invitational
Mathematics Examination) through AMC 10. After self-studying through online resources and textbooks, I learned the art of
solving math problems in a intuitive, creative, and timely manner. Not only did I learn advanced math concepts, but I also
learned the critical logical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to tackle complex problems. I have also
competed and placed in local math competitions, including Purple Comet and Math League. As I encounter these problems
through the online community Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), I have also started contributing solutions to problems.
I learned how to clearly and concisely explain my thought process and solutions in LaTeX format,
helping other students understand my unique approach to these complex problems. Within my high school, I also
contribute challenging problems through our tutoring club, ACE, to help students in Geometry and Calculus.
%//TODO: SHORTEN BOTH ABOVE??
\item % MIDI AND AUDIO
\item % Debate congrews app
\item % Self LEarnign courses and LEet code, etc.??
\item From 9th to 11th grade, I served as Co-Captain and Software Lead for my community's First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics team. Beginning freshman year with no programming experience, I taught myself Java through the FTC SDK and progressed to developing fully functional robot code that contributed to our team reaching the State Finals and winning the Area Innovate Award for a fully automated hang mechanism. Over the following two years, I significantly deepened my technical contributions. By applying calculus concepts learned in the classroom, I engineered a custom autonomous pathing system using trigonometry, inverse kinematics, and PID control to achieve precise robot movement. I also developed a custom TensorFlow object detection model, achieving a 100\% match success rate across all competitions. These innovations helped our team win our league championship, captain an Area Finalist alliance, and rank in the global top 30 for autonomous performance.
\item In 9th grade, my independent Science Fair research project qualified as a finalist at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The project originated from a simple idea: using waste thermal energy from a cooking pot to power a mechanical stirring system. Through this process, I learned about thermoelectric generators (TEGs) and the Seebeck effect. Applying CAD and simulation concepts from my engineering coursework, I designed an aluminum enclosure integrating a TEG, heat sink, and motor to convert thermal energy into mechanical motion. I also developed an electrical measurement system using voltage and current sensors to analyze system performance relative to temperature differentials. My prototype won 1st place in Engineering Technology at my regional science fair, along with special awards from the U.S. Metric Association and the U.S. Air Force Certificate of Recognition. At ISEF, I presented my work to professors and domain experts from around the world and received valuable feedback to further refine my design.
\item In 10th grade, my Science Fair research project earned 3rd place in Robotics and Intelligent Machines at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Motivated by relatives affected by Parkinson’s Disease, I explored machine learning approaches for gait and tremor analysis. Using publicly available datasets, I designed a novel signal processing pipeline capable of accurately classifying gait patterns with low inference latency. After training and validating multiple models, I expanded the project by developing a physical prototype. With guidance from my engineering teacher, I designed a custom PCB featuring an ESP32 microcontroller and an IMU sensor capable of performing real-time inference. Through independent study of academic literature and online resources, I taught myself Python and C++ to fully implement the system. Initially recognized at the regional level, the project won 1st place in Systems Software, the TI Best Computing Project Award, and 2nd Grand Prize, qualifying me for ISEF for a second year. At ISEF, it earned 3rd place in Robotics and Intelligent Machines and a \$1{,}200 award.
\item This year, I maintained a full-time home server by repurposing a decade-old laptop with Ubuntu Linux. Through hands-on experimentation, I self-learned bash scripting, networking, Linux administration, and service management. I deployed a Matrix messaging server for student communication, a Git server for code hosting, and an SSH service with a custom interactive shell displaying my portfolio. Despite over one million automated attacks within two months, my hardened security measures prevented any successful intrusions, providing me with practical experience in networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management.
\item In 9th grade, I qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) through the AMC~10. By self-studying with online resources, I developed strong problem-solving skills focused on logical reasoning, speed, and optimality. I participated in and placed at various competitions, including Purple Comet and Math League. I also contribute solutions on the Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) forum using LaTeX to clearly communicate my reasoning. Additionally, I have created Geometry and Calculus problems for use in my school’s ACE tutoring club.
\item In 10th grade, I created a real-time audio visualization system for live musical performances. I developed a Python pipeline that converts MIDI input into audio using a piano VST, then processes the signal with the \texttt{librosa} library to visualize frequency components via Fast Fourier Transforms. By leveraging MIDI’s low-latency input, the system achieves near-instant visual response, enabling live performers to produce professional concert visuals without expensive hardware or post-production software.
\item In 10th grade, I developed a debate utility web application using React and TypeScript to address inefficiencies in tournament operations. The platform includes precise timing software with graphical notifications and audio alerts, as well as an automated presiding officer system implemented using the WebSocket API to ensure real-time synchronization among moderators and participants. The application has been tested, used, and positively reviewed by national finalists and members of my school’s debate team.
\end{enumerate}