My portfolio is an interdisciplinary collection of 3D modeling, robotics, coding, and design. 3D models made in Fusion 360 and Onshape, found in the portfolio, were 3D printed at my school and had either been made for fun or to serve a functional purpose in my robotics competitions. Additionally, coding projects made in Processing and Unity can be found, which itself incorporates things I make in Adobe Illustrator and GarageBand.

I am a very versatile maker who uses and combines many different tools, techniques, and programs to create my projects. I like to create 3D models on my computer using softwares like Fusion 360 and Onshape, which I then manufacture using the 3D printer at my school. Often, I make 3D models as a part of my robotics competition. Besides my 3D models, the robot is created out of tools like extrusions and sensors, and then I create code for the robot. Outside of robotics, I often code in Java and Python using Processing, Unity, and Google Colab on my computer. Since a lot of my coding has had visual components to it, I design graphics to use in Adobe Illustrator and music in Garageband to use in my coding projects. For all of this, a lot of inspiration and support comes from my family and school community, while I focus on self-teaching and learning to make these projects.

I believe that a great use of my time has been using and developing all the skills that I have because it is time that I spend constantly challenging myself. In addition to challenging myself inside the classroom, I’ve been able to teach myself valuable skills on my own time. Additionally, I’ve been able to give back to my high school by bringing my self-taught skills into areas like robotics. All of this also prepares me for the expectations of me set by college to be an independent learner who can apply what they learn to help the community. A test of this has been taking the Data Science and Machine Learning course at MIT as a rising high-school senior despite it being intended for those already in the industry. By making many coding projects, I’ve seen how my skills can contribute to the industry and my future life, which gives me hope that my skills will help solve global problems.

The single most significant thing that I have made was my robotics team’s robot. Despite first seeming like a straightforward task of assembly and programming, it turned out to be much more. As the team leader, I was able to encourage all teammates to combine their distinct skills and perspectives. Many times, there would be issues with how the robot was built or its accompanying code. Yet, the team was always able to overcome those challenges by merging diverse ideas, hearing from all team members, and strengthening team spirit. Therefore, the robot the team made not only represents assembly and coding, but memories of teamwork, growth, and unity.