Project High School

Wellesley College, Unit ****, ** Wellesley College Road, Wellesley MA 02481

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Education

B.A. in Computer Science and minor in Economics

Wellesley College, Wellesley MA, 2008 - 2012 (expected)

Relevant Coursework: Tangible User Interfaces, Human Computer Interaction, Dynamic

Interface Design, Databases with Web Interfaces, Machine Organization, Languages and

Automata, Theory of Programming Languages, Fundamental Algorithms, Data Structures,

Combinatorics and Graph Theory, Java Programming, Multimedia Design and Programming,

Computers and the Internet, Virtual Form, Basic 2-Dimensional Design, Photography I/II,

History of Art, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Probability and Statistical Methods in

Economics, Mathematical Tools for Finance, Behavioral Economics

Research and Work Experience

Research AssistantMIT Media Lab - Fluid Interfaces Group, Cambridge MA, 2011 - present

Implemented a Client-Server model for Teletouch, a project that allows you to interact

with objects across long distances through a smart phone

Built the first functional prototype of "PreCursor" project to explore new layers of

depth in touch screen interactions

Experienced graduate-level research environment

Helped to prepare project submission (short paper, poster, video) to academic conferences

Web ChairACM Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces, Cambridge MA, 2011 - present

Worked closely wtih conference chairs to create information website for the technology

conference to be held in Fall 2012

Research AssistantWellesley Human Computer Interaction Lab, Wellesley MA, 2010 - present

Researched and explored new emerging interaction styles such as tangible computing,

gesture-based interfaces and virtual reality

Iteratively designed and implemented "G-nome Surfer Pro", a tool for bioinformatics

research that was awarded Best Software at World Championships of synthetic biology

competition "iGEM"

Explored effective ways of comparing and sharing collected data, then coded Microsoft

Surface component of "GreenTouch" project

Developed and improved tools for NSF funded project G-nome Surfer: Enhancing Genomic

Exploration through Reality-Based Interaction

Software Developer

Tanner Technology Initiative, Wellesley MA, 2010

Worked with the Tanner committee to improve attendee experience at annual Tanner

Conference, a conference to discuss integration of liberal arts education with real world

experience

Designed, prototyped, coded, and tested software applications for the conference

Helped to build a large multi-touch interactive surface from scratch

Writing Tutor

Lexington MA, 2010

Tutored high school students (9th-11th grade) both individually and in a class for SAT

Writing

Website DesignerAndy's Carpet and Floor, San Jose CA, 2009

Created a website for a small private business after working closely with client to

discuss aesthetic preferences and functional needs

Art Specialist, Camp CounselorThe Harker School, San Jose CA, 2007-2008

Designed and lead group activities to encourage development and growth in children

(Kindergarten-8th Grade)

Publications

(Submitted) P. Mistry,

H. Wang, P. Maes, (Title omitted while paper is in blind review),

Conferences

Presenter, Ruhlman Conference, Wellesley MA, 2012

Presenter, Tanner Conference, Wellesley MA, 2011

Scholarship Recipient, Grace Hopper Conference for Women in Computing, Portland OR, 2011

Student Competition Demonstration, ACM UIST Symposium, Santa Barbara CA, 2011

Presenter, International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM) Regional

Jamboree, Indianapolis IN, 2011

Intersession Presenter, ACM CHI Conference, Vancouver BC, 2011

Presenter, Ruhlman Conference, Wellesley MA, 2011

Presenter, Tanner Conference, Wellesley MA, 2010

Activities and Leadership

Vice President and Events CoordinatorFreestyle Dance Team, Wellesley MA, 2008 - 2011

Networked and collaborated with other dance groups in the area

Organized annual showcase "Jam On It" (150+ dancers, 800+ attendees) to raise money for

Boston City Lights, a non-profit performing arts school serving inner city youth

Publicity ChairAsian Student Union, Wellesley MA, 2010 - 2011

Launched several campaigns to publicize the cultural organization s events

Editor of Student Life, Sports, and People

The Harker School Talon Yearbook, San Jose CA, 2005 - 2008

Developed leadership, organizational and teamwork skills; mentored and trained junior

staff members

Worked on layout and design using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Skills

Programming Languages: Java, Python, C#/xaml, Objective C, Standard ML, HTML, CSS,

JavaScript/JQuery, MySQL, PHP, Ajax

Software Tools: Visual C# Studio, XCode, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe

InDesign, Autodesk Maya

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