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 	      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 
+	      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 
+	      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 
+	      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 
+	      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.
+	      around the world, gaining valuable insights and feedback to later improve my prototype and project.
-          \item 
+	\item In my 10th grade, my research project for Science Fair won 3rd in Robotics and Intelligent Machines at ISEF.
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+	      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
 
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