EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Expected Graduation: June 2028
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Majors: Applied Mathematics, Economics, Physics, and the Integrated Science Program
GPA: 3.8
Relevant Coursework: Differential Equations, Applied Linear Algebra, Stochastics, Classical Mechanics,
Microeconomics & Decision Theory, Macroeconomics, Complexity Economics
Parkland High School, Allentown, PA
Graduated June 2024
Coursework: 22 AP Classes including Physics C, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Multivariable Calculus
Honors Societies: National, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish Honors Societies
National Merit Finalist
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
High School Scholar (2023-2024) – Linear Algebra & Differential Equations
Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA
Dean’s Scholar (2020-2021) – Orchestration, 20th Century Music 1945-Present
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Mathematical Modeling of Complex Systems Lab (MMCS)
Department of Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University | Oct. 2024-Present
· Conduct modeling-based research on collaboration networks among scientific researchers under the direction of Professor Daniel Abrams (co-director of Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems NICO)
· Analyze data using Python and network theory approaches (Louvain clustering, path length, degree assortativity)
· Contributed to manuscripts submitted to
Independent Scientific Research (Lead Author) | 2022-2023
· Performed experiments to minimize water consumption in solar cell sanitation; improved efficiency by 92%
· Analyzed data using Fiji image analysis; contributed to manuscript submitted to Langmuir Journal
· Presented findings at the 2022 American Chemical Society Colloids and Surface Science Symposium
LEADERSHIP & OUTREACH
University Christian Ministry, Northwestern, Bible Study Leader | 2025-Present
Northwestern Quiz Bowl Team | 2024-Present
First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, Elder | 2023-2024
· Elected to serve on church session (board of directors)
· Organized faith formation activities and developed curriculum for preschool, bible studies, youth groups
· Served on council for youth development and faith formation
NeuroSalon, Resident Composer and Videographer | 2022-2024
· Organized, recorded, and composed for several exhibitions attracting thousands of patrons; created outreach videos
· Lehigh University student initiative dedicated to teaching neuroscience concepts to local community to inspire creativity
Scholastic Scrimmage Varsity Team, Parkland High School, President and Captain | 2021-2024
· 2nd Place, International Questions Unlimited Competition, 2024
· 1st Place, International 3-2-1 Competition, 2023
· 3rd Place, International 3-2-1 Competition, 2022
· PBS39 Scholastic Scrimmage All Star
· 1st Place, PBS39 Scholastic Scrimmage, 2024
· 1st Place, Eastern PA Conference, 2024
Varsity Boys Tennis, Parkland High School, Captain | 2021-2024
· Eastern PA Conference Champions 2021, 2023
· Pennsylvania District 11 Champions 2021
· All-District Doubles Team, 2023, 2024
· All-District Singles Team 2024
Parkland High School Literary Magazine, Founder and Editor-in-Chief | 2022-2024
· Oversaw a team of 40+ primary staff editors
· Published prose, poetry, and art works from 250+ Parkland High School students
The No Repeats Project, Guest Instructor | 2021-2024
· Taught incarcerated youths piano, cello and compositional techniques
WDIY Culture Conversations, Interviewee for Arts Awareness | 2022
· Interviewee during All Things Considered hour on local NPR station
Hannah Young Play-a-thon, Volunteer | 2010-2024
· Volunteer fundraiser for music education in the Lehigh Valley
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, On the Green Performer, Center Valley, PA | 2022-2024
· Directed pre-show piano and cello performances specializing in late-Renaissance music
· Implemented sound mixing and audio engineering for live shows
Lehigh University Mountaintop Summer Experience, Media and Marketing Intern, Bethlehem, PA | 2022
· Interviewed and filmed Lehigh University mountaintop projects under Vice Provost Bill Whitney
· Edited videos for marketing and outreach
FILMMAKING
Our Silent Volcano | 2023
· Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, American Visions Award
· Student Los Angeles Film Awards, Semi-Finalist
· Visionaries Film Festival, Official Selection
· Allentown Film Festival, Shorts Competition Finalist
· Bifocal Film Festival, University of Pennsylvania, Honorable Mention
· 1 World Student Film Festival, Special Mention
· The Film Collective Short Film Festival, Official Selection
· Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Gold Key Recipient
Cowboys and Gentlemen: How Thermodynamics Made the Modern Cowboy | 2023
· 1st Place, National History Day PA
Money Talks: Fighting Financial Influence in Politics | 2022
· Political Film Festival, Best Student Film
· Student World Impact Film Festival, Honorable Mention
· Apple Podcast, WILDsound: The Film Podcast
The Associated Press: The First Centralization of Fact-Based News | 2021
· WHYY (Philadelphia PBS Station), Aired August 12th , 2021
· (https://whyy.org/episodes/for-your-information/)
· National History Day National Competition, Finalist, University of Maryland
· National History Day Pennsylvania State Competition, 1st Place Winner
· 4-H Film Fest, National Winner
· United Kingdom International Student Film Festival, Honorable Mention
· Student World Impact Film Festival, Honorable Mention
· Allentown Film Festival, Documentary Shorts Competition Finalist
· Bifocal Film Festival, University of Pennsylvania, Honorable Mention
Jazz: The Music that Fueled a Revolution | 2020
· National History Day Pennsylvania State Competition 3rd place Winner
Oppression and Genocide: Indonesia’s Price of Democracy | 2019
· National History Day National Competition, Finalist, University of Maryland
· National History Day Pennsylvania State Competition, 1st Place Winner
· Student World Impact Film Festival, Honorable Mention
Summer Film Programs
· Northwestern National High School Institute 2023
o Directed, edited, and produced multiple short films
o Studied production lab and theory
· Interlochen Arts Camp, Film Scoring Intensive 2023
o Composed original music for multiple short films
o Studied composition lab and theory
· Mill Valley Film Festival, Student Curator 2021
o Curated two 90-minute programs for Mill Valley Film Festival
MUSIC EXPERIENCE
Piano with Darlene Ziegler, 15 years
Cello with Audrey Simons, Moravian University, 16 years
Composition with Dr. Larry Lipkis, Moravian University, 5 years
Summer Music Programs
· Boston University Tanglewood Institute of Music, Young Artist Piano Program
· Curtis Institute of Music, Young Artist Summer Program
Notable Performance/Work
· Moravian University Baroque Ensemble
· Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (On the Green Performer)
· NeuroSalon, Lehigh University (Resident Composer)
· Professional Collaborative Pianist
· Zimmermann’s Coffeehouse, Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Moravian University
· The Bach Chaconne Project, Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Lehigh University (Composer and Cellist)
· The Secret, Touchstone Theatre Play, Festival UnBound, (Resident Composer, Cellist, Panelist)
Select Awards and Recognition
· The Dr. Albert Hofammann Scholarship
· Great Composers Competition, 1st Place Award
· Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs, The Aikens-Cadman Award (awarded biennially)
· Paderewski Medal Recipient, National Guild of Piano Teachers
· Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs, President’s Award, Piano Solo Award, the PFMC Award
· Mansfield University Piano Competition, 1st Place Award
· Music Teachers National Association Music Competition, PA Honorable Mention
· Achievement Award Auditions, Top honors
· PMTA Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival, Top honors
· NFMC Junior Festival, Top honors
SKILLS
· Programming & Analysis: Python, Java, Mathematica, ImageJ
· Media: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Blender, Audacity, Repaer, Pro Tools
· Music Notation: MuseScore, Notion, Sibelius
· Productivity: Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Google Suite
· Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and Indonesian