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Assisted in research on how mobile notifications affect users, and explored a new type of mobile notification signaling. I built an android app and completed a user study.

I tutor for the Databases with Web Interfaces Computer Science class at Wellesley College. Roles include tutoring students, grading assignments, and assisting in the creation of assignments.

Assist faculty, students, and alums with various technical issues over the phone, through email, and in person.

Designed, implemented, and tested a command line interface tool examining the differences between Knowledge Graphs (Java 8). Reviewed code and created technical documents.

I'm working on a software project in the Google Fi team alongside other EP interns and full-time Googlers.

I interned in both the Design Lab (formally the Technology lab) and the featured exhibit which is Journey to Space.In the Design Lab, an official Maker Space, I facilitated interactive activities that inspire people to engage with tinkering, technology, and problem solving through innovation, creation and design thinking. I also development my own demonstrations which include beginning programming activities. In the Featured Exhibits I facilitated visitors’ learning experiences through informal interactions, demonstrations, and activities. The featured hall was "Journey to Space", all about human's history, present, and future in traveling, living, and thriving in space.

I initiated and completed an independent research project on moss preservation in seed banks. I also did routine tasks for the seed bank like collecting and cleaning seeds. I learned in depth knowledge of seed banks, environmental science, and team communication.

In year one I presented science demonstrations to the public and developed my own pollution based demonstration. I was mentor/instructor in year two. 90 hours per summer