diff --git a/wright-application/essays/stem.tex b/wright-application/essays/stem.tex index 09284ff..a53bb31 100644 --- a/wright-application/essays/stem.tex +++ b/wright-application/essays/stem.tex @@ -20,12 +20,31 @@ to fully utilize the research platforms and opportunities provided by AFRL. 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 - + 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 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 \end{enumerate} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/wright-application/main.pdf b/wright-application/main.pdf index 7b8c1ba..50b02a6 100644 Binary files a/wright-application/main.pdf and b/wright-application/main.pdf differ