[9 minute read] I flew back from California on a work break to perform at the American College Dance Association’s Northeast Regional Conference — a fitting send-off to my undergraduate dance career at the University of Rochester. Between performing, watching jaw-dropping adjudication concerts, and taking master classes in everything from Afrobeats to Capoeira, it was an unforgettable final chapter.
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[2 minute video, 4 minute read] After graduating from the University of Rochester, I packed everything I owned into my car and drove coast to coast to start a new chapter as a software intern in Silicon Valley. From New Year’s Eve in Chicago to skiing in Salt Lake City, canyon views at Zion, and a sunset plunge into the Pacific, the journey was equal parts chaotic and unforgettable.
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[40 minute presentation, 7 minute read, 10K word thesis] Explore my undergraduate thesis about the feasibility of a neural approach to ray tracing, a standard 3D graphics rendering algorithm. I present my work in both presentation form and the thesis paper form, along with the project motivation and my reflections about the experience.
⏱️5:26 recital 💃Catherine Malone, Stella Lempert, Aubrey Lanham, Can Afaraci, Mahira Bilkis, Jade Edward, Sophia Gupta, Shanee Krichely, Drea Otis, Bella Plastiras, Doreen Prempeh, Fiora Schnell, Ava Stern, Theodore Taylor 🎵“The Way You Move” by Outkast (feat. Sleepy Brown), “Trompeta” by San Pacho 🎥La La Land (2016)
[14:24 minute video, 18 minute read] Obsidian is an all powerful note-taking app. Explore the limitless possibilities of this tool and how I use it to personalize my daily workflow. I present a video overview of my vault, discuss my ideologies about note-taking, explain important plugins for my workflow, and discuss my future ideas for Obsidian.
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[12 minute read] When alumni of the University of Rochester’s Speech and Debate program planned a surprise 50th anniversary celebration for their legendary coach Samuel Nelson, I was brought on to document the weekend’s festivities through a commemorative documentary. The project involved capturing over four hours of raw footage across a surprise dinner, breakfast gathering, and award ceremony, then editing it down into a polished film that alumni could treasure for years to come. Through this experience—my largest video project to date—I learned invaluable lessons about live event videography, collaborative creative processes, and the delicate balance between capturing intimate moments and respecting people’s comfort with being filmed.
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⏱️5:26 recital 💃Ezra Tock 🎵“Poker Face” by Lady Gaga and an original composition by Sijia Xiong containing sound from “Plans we Make” by Son Lux, “Why” by Rascal Flatts, and “Spaces” by Jaymes Young
⏱️1:43 video 💃Roisin Meyer, Catherine Malone, Rachel Bast, Sophia Gupta, Mary Halvorsen, Reece Stallwitz, Gabriela Rojas-Bowe 🎵“THE GREATEST” by Billie Eilish
[3 minute read, project website] In fall 2024, I took CSC212: Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Rochester, taught by Professor Yukang Yang. Throughout the semester, we explored the full spectrum of the app development process, from needfinding and contextual inquiry to rapid prototyping, usability testing, and evaluation. We studied foundational topics like Fitts’ Law, the model human processor, and ethical UX design, while also engaging with cutting-edge areas like AR/VR, AI interfaces, remote collaboration, and digital fabrication.
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[8 minute read] Have you ever wanted to connect with your friends on LeetCode? Well thanks to four students who participated in the University of Rochester’s DandyHacks2024 hackathon, now you can! LeetCode is a popular computer programming challenge platform that allows users to practice their problem-solving skills. The site contains a wide variety of programming puzzles of ranging difficulty, requiring clever manipulation of data and proficiency in useful algorithms.
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