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!
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:
- Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Team (Nov 2022)
- Wyoming Institute for Disabilities AT Professionals - Presenter (Oct 2022)
- CSUN Assistive Technology Accessible Edtech for Elementary Math with AI-Learners (March 2023)
- ATIA: Assistive Technology Industry Association Accessible Edtech for Elementary School Math (February 2023)
- Closing the Gap: Accessible Edtech for Elementary Math with AI-Learners (October 2022)
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)
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
In the News
My entrepreneurial pursuits have caught the eyes of many news channels and publications:
- AI ed-tech, smart contraceptive among innovation awardees (May 2023) [Cornell Chronicle]
- Celebration Honors Student, Alumni Entrepreneurs (April 2023) [Cornell Bowers CIS]
- Tips for Strategically Growing a Team (April 2023) [Rev Ithaca Startup]
- Law Students Support Entrepreneurship and a Good Cause (November 2022) [Law School]
- How AI-Learners Can Help Kids with Rett Syndrome Learn Math (Oct 2022) [Rett Syndrome Europe]
- AILearners - Building a Future For Children with Disabilities (May 2022) [WBNC]
- 2022 New York Business Plan Competition Winners Announced (April 2022) [Upstate Capital]
- Cornell University Students Represent New York in National Competition (April 2022) [981 The Hawk]
- The Journey From Graduate to CEO Podcast (April 2022) [Winning Strategies Playbook]
- TCU Values and Ventures® Competition Awards $120,000+ to Winners out of 115 Universities - Neeley School of Business (April 2022) [Entrepreneurship Website]
- e-Fest 2022 Top 25 Finalists Announced | EIX.org (April 2022) [Entrepreneurship Website]
- An eLab Spotlight on the Undergraduate Venture, AI-Learners (April 2022) [Student Agencies Foundation]
- Cornell Students Improve Math Accessibility for Students With Disabilities | The Cornell Daily Sun (March 2022) [The Cornell Daily Sun]
- Cornell students help children with disabilities learn math - Tompkins Weekly (August 2021) [Tompkins Weekly]
- My college major allowed me to make an impact on my sister's life I never even knew would be possible (June 2021) [Hillel International]