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- Develop technical projects for faculty, student, and departmental research including a solar powered server for an NEH grant; interactive maps for IDEA Lab and the Office of Sustainability; create AR/VR experiences-Establish and found the Spatial Experiential Interactive Design (SEID) Lab for geospatial and interactive (AR/VR/game) development at Bard College-Mentor and instruct students and members of campus body through workshops and 1-1 meetings on topics such as building retro sites with HTML/CSS, open source mapping with QGIS/OpenStreetMap, using Git/Github/Terminal, and how to make a technical portfolio-Manage equipment at the center including organization on-site, logging checkout status, communicating with inquirers, updating software, suggesting new purchases

-Digitize census data on enslaved and free people of color throughout various counties in Appalachian states, 1860-1870-Visualize migration of Black families throughout Appalachian townships and school districts in the early-mid 1900s using QGIS, MapBox, and Excel

-Developed a Google Earth Engine app for the observation and data collection of vegetation change patterns at solar power facilities in ASEAN nations for Dr. Brian Johnson's research.-Performed literature review on the relationship between solar power infrastructure and land use / land change

-Developed customized courses based on student's intellectual interests and English proficiency level (basic to near-native)-Instructed critical thinking and communication on topics in humanities, science and linguistics-Provided feedback on the students' English-writing abilities and subject comprehension -Guided students through essay editing process, teaching them how to proofread their own writing

-Advised Chinese students applying to top American academic institutions throughout the application process-Provide constructive feedback on writing methods, style, and organization for college application essays -Ensured essay completion in time for application deadlines

-Contributed research on fundraising markets in Japan, the US, and the UK for socio-political trends, development over time, and cultural specifics-Participated in bilingual activities on disaster relief and in regular meetings-Collaborated with directors from the US, UK, and Japanese offices to compare fundraising campaign progress

-Prepared and led group activities with international and Chinese K-12 students in outdoor activities such as navigational hikes, outdoor sports, and volunteer work-Developed curricula for environmental science projects and advanced navigation methods using GIS-Educated young scholars about environment, agriculture, and the outdoors (ecological river studies, human impact, safe engagement with nature, geomorphology).

-Analyzed and utilized ethical community-engaged research methods in a collaborative team of 3 students-Established and conducted a research assignment on the history and contemporary structure of Campus -Life&Diversity at Vassar and at other higher-ed institutions in America-Collected statistical data on the Vassar college student and faculty body through interviews and surveys and analyzed it for demographic information, general opinions, and grievances on identity issues on campus-Presented the results from our study and proposed solutions to the Engaged Pluralism Initiative and president of Vassar college for review.

-Reviewed syllabi and researched topics on African colonial history for course curriculum materials used in Professor Rashid's classes-Contributed resources on humanitarian actions and policies in West Africa for Professor Rashid’s published work -Published article on Paul Farmer’s Ebola studies for The Miscellany News (college newspaper) to sponsor a presentation for the History department -Developed a log of history professors at major universities across Africa for a long-term project for Professor Rashid

Designed and conducted a study on social culture in environmental spaces; Surveyed 58 students, faculty, staff for demographic and sentimental data; collaborated with the Environmental Co-op and Vassar Anthropology Department to propose solutions for equity and inclusion, and community engagement within the Poughkeepsie area.