Academics
Education
At the heart of interdisciplinary learning and growth.
Timeline
Yale University
Bachelor of Science
2018 – 2023
Statistics & Data Science
Senior Thesis: A Theoretical Framework for Implementing Dynamic Causal Modeling with RNNs to Recover Brain Connectivity
Silliman College, Class of 2022 +1
Alpha Epsilon Pi: Epsilon Upsilon Chapter, Eta Deuteron Class
Miami Palmetto Senior High School
High School Diploma
2014 – 2018
Summa Cum Laude
National Honor Society President, Chopin Foundation, Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Jazz Band
3rd in class of 673 students
Johns Hopkins Book Award
Miami Dade College
Dual Enrollment
2017 – 2018
Introductory Mathematics
Completed university-level coursework at Miami Dade College's Kendall Campus concurrently
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
Introduction to Differential Equations
Yale Young Global Scholars
Summer Program
2016
Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Academic enrichment and leadership training program for exceptional high school students
Jonathan Edwards College
Outstanding Marks
Undergraduate Coursework
Spring 2023
LING 227: Language and Computation I
R. Frank
PSYC 258: Computational Methods in Human Neuroscience
N. Turk-Browne
S&DS 361: Data Analysis
B. Macdonald
S&DS 492: Senior Project
H. Seo
Fall 2022
E&EB 250: Biology of Terrestrial Arthropods
M. Wells
KREN 152: Advanced Korean for Advanced Learners
A. Lee-Smith
MATH 244: Discrete Mathematics
D. Douglas
PSYC 160: The Human Brain
G. McCarthy
Summer 2021 / 2022
EDST S255: Education and Housing Policy
R. Barnes
ASTR S110E: Planets and Stars
M. Faison
FILM S274: Global Hollywood
X. Sawada
Spring 2021
ASTR 160: Frontiers & Controversies in Astrophysics
M. Geha
ENGL 114: Kid Power
H. Klemann
MATH 244: Discrete Mathematics
A. Pohoata
S&DS 674: Applied Spatial Statistics
T. Gregoire
Fall 2020
ARCG 161: Art & Myth in Greek Antiquity
M. Gaifman
ECON 251: Financial Economics
E. Davila
S&DS 312: Linear Models
J. Emerson
S&DS 365: Data Mining & Machine Learning
S. Negahban
Spring 2020
ASTR 130: Origins and Search for Life in the Universe
D. Fischer
KREN 142: Intermediate Korean for Advanced Learners II
A. Lee-Smith
S&DS 242: Theory of Statistics
Z. Fan
S&DS 363: Multivariate Statistics for Social Sciences
J. Reuning-Scherer
Fall 2019
ECON 117: Intro Data Analysis & Econometrics
N. Ryan
ENAS 130: Computing for Engineers & Scientists
B. Bennett
KREN 132: Intermediate Korean for Advanced Learners I
S. Choi
S&DS 241: Probability Theory
W. Lin
Spring 2019
ECON 159: Game Theory
M. Halal
ENAS 151: Multivariable Calculus for Engineers
B. Bennett
PHIL 126: Intro to Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Kant
M. Della Rocca
PSYC 110: Introduction to Psychology
M. Chun, N. Córdova Sánchez
S&DS 230: Data Exploration and Analysis
J. Reuning-Scherer
Fall 2018
ECON 115: Introductory Microeconomics
P. Goldberg, D. Morar, S. Oster
ENGL 120: Reading & Writing the Modern Essay
A. Sexton
MATH 222: Linear Algebra with Applications
C. Uyanik
SPAN 243: Advanced Spanish Grammar
M. Asensio-Manrique
College Extracurriculars
Yale Student Investment Group
Investment Analyst
Produced 1 investment pitch each semester as part of a team for fund managing ~$500,000 on behalf of university endowment
Won best pitch presenting small-cap industrial stock for Analyst Training Program conclusion, up over +1000% since (TGLS)
Elmseed Enterprise Fund
Project Head
Spearheaded consulting initiatives for local New Haven startups and provided strategic advice during weekly office hours
Helped a Korean food cart operationalize, a Filipino outlet launch pop-ups, and a Mediterranean restaurant start franchising
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Tax Preparer
Returned $150,000+ for 75 low-income New Haven residents by providing tax services as an IRS-certified volunteer
Dwight Hall at Yale
Support Crew
Organized logistics for FOCUS on New Haven, one of Yale's nine pre-orientation programs hosting 150 students
Music & Performance
Piano
Classical
Performed in the Miami Chopin Foundation Young Pianists Concert series, presenting solo repertoire including Étude Op. 10, Nr 5 and Valse Op. 69, Nr 1
Competed in Florida Federation of Music Clubs, earning superior ratings through Musically Advanced II level across technical evaluation and sight-reading
Woodwinds
Orchestral
First Clarinetist with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, performing full symphonic repertoire and extending training to oboe within the orchestral setting
Performed solo under GRAMMY-winning conductor and composer José Serebrier and collaborated internationally with the Dublin Youth Orchestra
Jazz
Ensemble
Alto saxophonist in Miami Palmetto's jazz band, performing standard and arranged repertoire across sectional rehearsal and ensemble performance settings
Competed at Florida Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessments (MPA); performed in formal evaluations as well as public concerts and school events
Honors & Awards
National Merit Scholar: Scholarship Recipient
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Orgullo de Nuestra Juventud: Scholarship Award
TelevisaUnivision
National Economics Challenge: 9th place
Council for Economic Education
National Finance Challenge: Semi-Finalist
Council for Economic Education
Odyssey of the Mind: 2nd place World Finals
Creative Competitions
NCF-Envirothon: North American Qualifier
National Conservation Foundation
Standardized Testing
SAT
1580/1600
800 Math, 780 EBRW
SAT Essay
8/8/8
24/24
SAT Subject Tests
2400/2400
Chemistry, Math II, US History
Advanced Placement Examinations
World History
52015
Human Geography
52015
Chemistry
42016
Spanish Language and Culture
52016
Physics 1
42016
Calculus BC
52016
Calculus BC — AB Subscore
52016
European History
42016
Environmental Science
52017
Computer Science A
42017
United States History
52017
Physics C: Mechanics
52017
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
52017
English Language & Composition
52017
Statistics
52017
Art History
32018
Psychology
42018
Biology
32018
English Literature & Composition
52018
United States Government & Politics
32018
Macroeconomics
52018
Microeconomics
52018
High School Extracurriculars
National Honor Society
President
Launched community service projects with local partners and led schoolwide initiatives
Honor Council
Co-President
Served on student-run body addressing academic misconduct; formalized honor code
Science National Honor Society
VP of Competitions
Lexus Eco Challenge, Envirothon, and Fairchild Challenge; 1st in Astronaut Challenge
Mu Alpha Theta
VP of Tutoring
Consolidated schoolwide tutoring, organized competition prep, and managed field trips
Achieve Miami
Big Buddy
Mentored Little Buddies and taught literacy skills to kids at Goulds Elementary School
Temple Beth Am
Basketball Coach
Coached a peer-based recreational basketball team within a Jewish temple community