Where are you from?
I'm from Frankfort, Illinois, and I'm currently studying at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
What are your academic and/or technical interests?
I’m studying Computer Science and Statistics, and I’m especially interested in using data to solve real-world problems. I like uncovering insights through analysis and working with others to make those insights clear and impactful.
Do you have any hobbies?
In my free time, I enjoy drawing and have recently started trying to learn digital art. I also play music and have experience with the clarinet, saxophone, and piano. When I’m not focused on something creative, I like to stay active by playing volleyball or badminton with friends.
What are you most excited about for this program?
I'm really excited to work with real-world data and see how it’s used in practice, especially in the context of HPC. I’m looking forward to learning directly from experts in the field and getting a better understanding of how high-performance computing is applied to solve complex problems.