News

Over the past few years, I have given dozens of talks around the country for AI-Learners, research, and other academic endeavors. I have also won multiple awards for my entrepreneurial and academic accomplishments. Keep reading to find articles, podcasts, and TV spotlights with me!

Awards & Grants

Entrepreneurship:

I've competed in dozens of grant competitions and won over $110,000 for AI-Learners.

  • Learning Engineering Tools Competition 2022 by Schmidt Futures: winner - $50,000 (July 2023)
  • Cornell Computer and Informational Science BOOM Award - $1,500 (April 2023)
  • New York State Business Plan Competition: 1st Place - $10,00 (April 2023)
  • 2023 Cornell Engineering Innovation Competition: 1st Place - $7,500 (April 2023)
  • Tulane Business Plan Competition: semi-finalist (March 2023)
  • Draper Competition: semi-finalist (March 2023)
  • SubSummit Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition: semi-finalist (January 2023)
  • Cornell Contribution Project - $2,500 (June 2022)
  • Cornell Pitch for the People Competition: 1st place - $2,000 (May 2022)
  • e-Fest Entrepreneurship Challenge: 2nd place - $2,500 (April 2022)
  • Texas Christian University Values & Ventures Competition (April 2022)
  • New York State Business Plan Competition Tech Garden Award - $2,500 (April 2022)
  • Cornell eLab Student Business Accelerator - $5,000 (April 2021)
  • Cornell Engineering Innovation Competition: 2nd place - $2,000 (April 2021)

Academic:

I've also been awarded multiple academic scholarships and awards for my leadership, research, and entrepreneurship experiences.

  • Cornell Deans List (Fall 2019 - May 2023)
  • Cornell Merrill Presidential Scholars Award (May 2023)
  • Global Student Entrepreneur Association (GSEA) Internationals: semi-finalist (January 2023)
  • GSEA US Nationals: top 5 (January 2023)
  • DEVIES Award for Gaming & Entertainment (January 2023)
  • Life Changing Labs: 22 Under 22 (August 2022)
  • Cornell Engineering Undergraduate Research Grant (June 2022)
  • Cornell Dream Grant (June 2022)
  • International Hillel Campus Leader (June 2021)
  • Cane Entrepreneurial Scholar Award (May 2021)
  • Cornell Beck Award (May 2021)

Honor Societies:

  • Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society
  • Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity

Talks

I am really passionate about sharing AI-Learners with other accessibility specialists. I love to share my knowledge in accessibility and education with people around the world to ensure more people are actively contributing to an inclusive society. I've exhibited and presented at leading assistive technology conferences around the world, as well as taught professionals about accessible educational technology:

I have also presented at various Cornell, entrepreneurship, and research events:

  • Cornell Entrepreneurship Celebration: Startup Panel (April 2023)
  • Cornell Silicon Valley Student Startup Showcase (March 2023)
  • Cornell Law School Showcase and Panel (March 2023)
  • Cornell Computer Science Student Showcase (Oct 2022)
  • Rev Ithaca Startup Works Presenter (Sep 2022)
  • Cornell Computer Science Advisor Board Presenter (April 2022)
Adele at a Conference

In the News

My entrepreneurial pursuits have caught the eyes of many news channels and publications: