Portfolio: Ages 14

This section covers the projects I worked on from ages 14. It includes the different things I built, places where I presented my work, and competitions I took part in. During this time, I focused on more challenging projects, learned a lot from working with others, and joined various tech events. These experiences helped me improve my skills and deepen my interest in technology.

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Certificate: Learn It Global Hackathon Certificate, First

I earned First Place in the Learn It Global Hackathon where 460+ high school & college level students participated in. My winning project was an automatic watering system designed to efficiently water plants, showcasing my skills in innovation and problem-solving.

Verified Harvard CS50P Certificate

After completing my CS50P certification from Harvard University, I verified my certificate to formally recognize my skills in Python programming. This verified credential highlights my grasp of essential programming concepts and computer science fundamentals.

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Certificate: Climate Science Olympiad 2023, Semi Finalist

Climate science studies the Earth's climate, including how it changes and affects our environment. In the 2023 Climate Science Olympiad, I was a semi-finalist and wrote an essay on key climate issues, which helped me learn more about solutions to environmental challenges.

Certificate: HarvestHacks Global Hackathon Outer 10 Winner

I participated in the HarvestHacks Global Hackathon, where I was thrilled to be recognized as a Top 10 winner out of 270 participants. This experience allowed me to showcase my skills in problem-solving and innovation, and I developed a project that addressed a real-world issue. It was an exciting opportunity to collaborate with other talented individuals from around the world.

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Presenter: Annual Donors Event

I had the honor of presenting at our school's annual donors event, where I was the only middle schooler chosen to represent the Innovation program. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our work to the generous

donors who support our school community.

Certificate: MindfulHacks2023 Finalist

I became a finalist in MindfulHacks 2023, which is a hackathon with all participants being high school level and above, while I won as just a 7th grader. This win opened a major opportunity for me which resulted in getting large amounts of funding for my project. There was almost 200 people in the competition.

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InnovationX 2nd Place Award

I was excited to receive the 2nd Place Award at InnovationX, where I showcased an improved version of my project from MindfulHacks 2023 focused on mental health. Competing alongside some of the most talented high school students was a remarkable experience, especially as I was the only middle schooler in the event. Winning this award also came with a $100 cash prize, which further motivates me to continue developing solutions in this important field.

MATE ROV Robotics Competition 2023

MATE ROV is an underwater submersible competition where teams are instructed to create and develop rovers to complete missions & tasks. My team consisted of high schoolers with the exception of me being the only middle school student. I contributed to the construction and piloting phase of our rover where we were awarded 3rd place.

The Bin Project Leader

The Bin Project is an initiative formed by a group of 4 alumni high school students to detect the amount of food waste in school. They wanted to pass on the project as they had graduated and appointed me as the project leader. So far the team and I reduced 30% of food waste in the past term!

Presenting at the NLB Library

I had the opportunity to present at the NLB Library multiple times, where I was invited to share my passion for robotics at various locations. My presentations were designed to be educational, allowing audience members aged 4 to 65 to learn about robotics in an engaging way. It was rewarding to teach my local community and inspire others to explore the fascinating world of technology.

Secured $2,300 in Funds for Mind Mirths

After participating in the Mindful Hacks 2023 hackathon, I was contacted by a company called Impart, expressing their interest in funding me $2,300 following an interview. Once I successfully completed the application process, I received valuable grants, mentorship, and support to develop a mental health platform called MindMirths.com, which now has hundreds of active users each month.