Personal Website : The process of investigating and designing a personal page.

ReciclaMe : Documentation coming soon

Investigation

I started by researching other personal websites to gather inspiration and understand best practices in web design. I looked at a variety of personal websites from different industries and styles to get a sense of what I liked and what I didn't like.

Design Process

After studying successful personal pages, I turned to my favorite design tool: a whiteboard.

I wanted something modern, yet creative. A design that is intuitive, combining universal components and fun navigation.

To start, I created a sitemap and user flow to determine the structure of the website and how users would navigate through it.

Next, I created wireframes to visualize the layout and structure of the website. I focused on creating a clear hierarchy of information and ensuring that the navigation was intuitive and easy to use. Since this website is meant to be a personal page, I considered fixing the header with my mission statement, logo/picture, and name.

I considered two options for the navigation: one with a menu and one with a navigation bar.

After considering the pros and cons of each option, I decided to go with the navigation bar, with a horizontal orientation, since it is more accessible and user-friendly. I also wanted to make sure that the navigation bar was easily accessible from any page on the website, so I decided to fix it at the top of the page.
Note: The current website has both options to give the user options, respecting universal norms.

Figma

After planning the structure of the website, I created a high-fidelity prototype in Figma to visualize the design and layout of the website. I focused on creating a clean and modern design that would be easy to navigate and visually appealing.

I iterated on the design based on feedback from friends and family, making adjustments to the layout, color scheme, and typography to improve the overall user experience.
I am in the process of optimizing the design for accessibility, to be in compliance with AA standards, to ensure that it will be usable for people with disabilities.

After creating the prototype, I implemented the design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I utilized a template that had inspired me to begin the coding portion of my project, which already included responsive design to adapt to various devices.

I continue to update the website as a side project to practice my web development skills and add new content.

Dulac Lab at Harvard University

Researcher | February 2022 - March 2023

During my time at the Dulac Lab at Harvard University my senior year, My work contributed to Dr. Liu's research, a postdoc in the lab.

• "Loneliness" Neurons in Mice

Schneider Lab at New York University

Researcher | January 2021 - September 2021

At the Schneider Lab, I investigated the role of the motor cortex in a lever press task. This work did not result in a publication since it was done independently to gain valuable experience in designing and conducting behavioral experiments, including mouse surgery, data analysis, and scientific writing and presentations.

Sane's Lab at New York University

Research Assistant | September 2020 - August 2021

During my time at San's Lab at NYU, I trained deep learning networks to detect and gerbil vocalizations for classification using the unsupervised learning algorithm called DeepSqueak. As part of an adjacent project, I also trained SLEAP in order to track gerbil body parts during family social interactions.

• Gerbil Vocalizations

Kaiser Lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Research Assistant | June 2019 - August 2021

During my time at the Kaiser Lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital, my work contributed to this published paper.

• Central Precocious Puberty in Mice

Artist

• Art Portfolio

Dancer

• Dance Videos on Instagram

Hardware

While studying neuroscience, I developed a passionate for programming Arduino and makerspaces.

Be sure to check out my final project with awalking robot

• Hardware Portfolio

Auxiliary Police Officer

Beginning my senior year of high school, I trained to be a volunteer for the NYPD. The auxiliary are known as the "eyes and ears" of the police in an attempt to bridge communication with the community to keep us all safe.

• News Report Detailing my Journey