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Explore my favorite research, coding, and volunteering projects, organized with context, results, and reflection.

A quiet corner of a school library with tall shelves of neatly arranged books fading into a soft blur, while the foreground focuses on an open laptop displaying an abstract, out-of-focus data visualization. Next to the laptop rests a spiral notebook filled with tidy handwritten notes and color-coded tabs. Natural overhead skylight filters down, creating even, neutral lighting with delicate highlights on the laptop keys and paper edges. The composition is shot at eye level from the side of the table, using shallow depth of field to isolate the workspace. The mood is studious, aspirational, and professional, with a clean photographic realism that suits a blog section about learning and academic growth.
An organized flat-lay of research materials on a matte white tabletop, including a graph-ruled notebook open to neatly handwritten equations, a printed research paper with highlighted sections, and a transparent ruler aligned with a plotted chart. Beside them lies a sleek black scientific calculator and a set of fine‑tip pens arranged in a subtle gradient of blues. Overhead diffused daylight from an unseen window keeps the lighting soft and shadow-free, emphasizing clarity and precision. The composition is photographed from directly above, with elements arranged using the rule of thirds, creating a clean, minimalist, and highly professional academic mood, perfect for representing a projects or research page.

Curious Projects Across Disciplines

From machine learning experiments to community-focused volunteering and sports analytics, I explore questions about how data, teamwork, and curiosity can create real-world impact. Browse the projects below to see in-depth writeups, results, and what I learned along the way.

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A polished wooden table displaying a balanced mix of academics and athletics: a slightly worn leather football, a neatly folded navy track jersey with a visible number, and a small stack of textbooks with colored sticky notes peeking from the edges. A stainless-steel water bottle stands upright beside the books, beads of condensation catching the light. Warm late-afternoon sunlight streams in from the right, casting long, soft shadows and a golden glow over the scene. Captured from a slightly elevated angle with moderate depth of field, the background fades into a gentle blur of a gymnasium floor pattern, conveying dedication, discipline, and the dual focus on sports and studies in a photographic, realistic style.
A bright volunteer workspace featuring a long white table covered with carefully sorted stacks of canned goods and neatly labeled cardboard boxes, each marked with simple printed tags like “Donations” and “Supplies.” A clipboard with a checklist and a blue pen lies prominently in the foreground, slightly angled toward the viewer. Cool, diffused daylight pours in from large unseen windows, creating soft, even lighting and gentle shadows beneath the objects. The background includes blurred shelving with more organized supplies, suggesting ongoing community efforts. Photographed from a slightly elevated angle with sharp focus on the clipboard and nearby boxes, the scene conveys responsibility, organization, and community service in a realistic, professional photographic style appropriate for a volunteering or impact page.
A quiet corner of a school library with tall shelves of neatly arranged books fading into a soft blur, while the foreground focuses on an open laptop displaying an abstract, out-of-focus data visualization. Next to the laptop rests a spiral notebook filled with tidy handwritten notes and color-coded tabs. Natural overhead skylight filters down, creating even, neutral lighting with delicate highlights on the laptop keys and paper edges. The composition is shot at eye level from the side of the table, using shallow depth of field to isolate the workspace. The mood is studious, aspirational, and professional, with a clean photographic realism that suits a blog section about learning and academic growth.
An organized flat-lay of research materials on a matte white tabletop, including a graph-ruled notebook open to neatly handwritten equations, a printed research paper with highlighted sections, and a transparent ruler aligned with a plotted chart. Beside them lies a sleek black scientific calculator and a set of fine‑tip pens arranged in a subtle gradient of blues. Overhead diffused daylight from an unseen window keeps the lighting soft and shadow-free, emphasizing clarity and precision. The composition is photographed from directly above, with elements arranged using the rule of thirds, creating a clean, minimalist, and highly professional academic mood, perfect for representing a projects or research page.

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Deep dives into selected projects, methods, and personal takeaways.