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I have always been interested in pursuing Science, Mathematics and Computer Science because I often find it fascinating. Right from a very young age, I was attracted to programming and video games. At age 16, I was well conversant with several programming languages that spurred my journey of my study. The motivation drew me towards logical problem solving. I developed curiosity when I was in 4th grade, and I began learning computer programming using “Scratch.” The curiosity and my interest in computer programming since then have helped me design and write multiple games using JavaScript, Python, and Java. For many years, I have had great interests in robotics, computing, and science which has been followed by multiple courses related to problem solving, math and robotics during the summer at Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) camps.
My first project at CTY on robotics was a robotic vehicle using Lego Mindstorms ev3. I went to create the first robot with a group from Legos. After a great deal of challenges, our robot was able to work, putting my group right on top in the competition. However, our robot could not traverse a hilly terrain full of vegetation which created another challenge. It had to be a robot that could fly – the drones. So I was able to build a quadcopter. It was a great challenge, but I took an initiative of researching how to program in Arduino, motors, GPS, barometer, and RF radio control to interface with a laptop.

After a long struggle, I successfully developed a quadcopter. Soon after building the quadcopter, I encountered a technology that used an EEG headset which tracks brainwaves. It struck me that it would be really exciting to create a computer game in which a user would play by thoughts alone. After extensive research, I found a Neurosky EEG headset on the web and went about writing a computer game in the Python language. It was such a thrill to complete this game and then try it out on my friends. It was an indication that we can use our thoughts together with computers to control objects around us. It prompted me to work on my current science project that is aimed at assisting the blind and the visually impaired to navigate the world around them. It brings together my interest in robots, quadcopters, and EEG-controlled computing interfaces.
I am having really a great time learning the rigorous science, computer science and mathematics at Takoma Park magnet classes. Forensics is one of the science group class projects I really enjoyed. Evidence from the crime scene such as blood samples, fingerprints and hair are evaluated to identify the culprit. On my 8th grade science and engineering project, I am developing a device to help visually impaired individuals. Guide Dogs is one way helping the visually impaired and blind navigate their surroundings. They can provide companionship to their owners and are alert of your and their surroundings. Another solution that I proposed, which is my science project, is a wheelchair that is controlled by ultrasonic sensors and will later give the user control over where they want to go through brainwaves.
I am confident that specializing in rigorous mathematics, science, and computer science intensive on problem-solving expertise and research will help me to bring solutions to various problems in order to make the world a better place. I also hope to expand my knowledge in areas with little formal experience to make my career helpful in real life problems.