Undergraduate Student Researcher
CurrentConducting research on the challenges faced by K-12th grade students in Hawaii and examining methods for introducing fundamental programming concepts to these students, thereby encouraging them to consider a career in computing under the guidance of Dr. Peruma.• Fall 2023 - Designed a 30-minute Scratch activity to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving with student collaboration.- Research funded by ChangeHI National Science Foundation's EPSCoR Data Outcomes Collection System (EDOCS)• Spring 2024 - Design a survey using Qualtrics XM, a survey tool, for K-12 CS teachers, students, and community members- Research funded by UH Mānoa Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program