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Designing a Research Poster for the ODU Research and Creativity Expo
Read more →At the end of my freshman year at Old Dominion University, I joined a research project in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department for the 2025 Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) National Student Design Competition. The P3 grant (SU840679) was awarded for “Production of lithium carbonate from geothermal brine by […]
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Shaping a Future-Ready Education: My Role in ODU’s General Education Reform
Read more →The General Education Review and Reform Initiative at ODU aims to create a student-focused, streamlined, and future-ready general education program. This effort will inspire learning, prepare graduates for success, and involve the entire ODU community in shaping its direction. Guided by feedback from students and faculty, assessment data, and an external review, the reform ensures […]
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Expanding My Academic Journey: Adding Minors in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Read more →I recently made an exciting addition to my academic path by formally adding two minors to my dual degrees in Computer Engineering: Modeling and Simulation Engineering and Electrical Engineering. These minors of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science complement my primary studies, with mathematics being the most significant. Why Applied Mathematics? One of the primary reasons […]
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The Great Backyard Bird Count 2025: My Experience
Read more →Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count, which took place from February 14th to the 17th. This event happens annually and bird enthusiasts from around the world participate to observe and document bird species. A Brief History of the Great Backyard Bird Count The Great Backyard Bird […]
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Celebrating an Unexpected and Meaningful Recognition
Read more →I’m incredibly honored and grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the 2024-2025 Faith and Hope Garcia Modeling and Simulation Scholarship. This recognition is very meaningful to me, and I’m excited to continue pursuing my passion for modeling and simulation. Receiving this scholarship was an unexpected surprise, and I’m truly grateful to add […]
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How I Used AI to Stay Competitive in the Zazzle Print-on-Demand Market
Read more →When AI tools like MidJourney and ChatGPT became available, I was excited to integrate them into my Zazzle business. Before generative AI, I relied on clipart from platforms like Creative Fabrica to create designs for products like invitations, business cards, and home decor. While this approach was effective, it had its drawbacks: I was limited […]
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Why I Designed My Own Business Card
Read more →After finishing my portfolio website, I started considering the best ways to share it. Adding it to my resume and LinkedIn was an obvious step, but I also wanted a way to quickly provide my information in person. A business card was the most practical solution. While I’ve designed and sold many business card templates […]
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Three Weeks, ChatGPT, and a Vision: How I Built My Portfolio Website
Read more →Building my portfolio website was an exciting, challenging, and occasionally frustrating journey, but one that taught me a lot. My main goals were clear: create a site that showcases my work, shares my journey, and helps me connect with others. The problem? I had just three weeks to make it happen, and while I had […]