Our Team 2019-2020
Our Team (2019-2020)
Who are the Project Advisors?
Our Project Advisors are Carnegie Mellon students who have a passion for their work and who are excited to inspire students in the Pittsburgh community. They have a wide range of specific skills gained through their own project based work at CMU. They are a wonderful and enthusiastic group of people who can't wait to get to work with you! .
Executive Board
Name: Oscar Dadfar
Graduation year: 2021
Majors: Art & Computer Science
Interests: I work with computer science, art, and physics to develop new tools and algorithms for digital artists and frontend development. My happiest moments in life are when my code compiles.
Project area: Algorithmic digital art, animation, computer graphics..
Fun fact: I can breathe air out of one of my eyes.
Name: William Fahy
Graduation year: 2021
Major: Chemistry
Interests: Music (I play flute and saxophone), robotics, game design, hiking and cooking.
Fun fact: I own and play 16 different musical instruments (mostly flutes)
Name: Christina Ma
Graduation year: 2022
Major: Cognitive Science
Interests: A better question would be if there’s something I have no interest in. To name a few, EduTech in academics, figure skating, cooking, and chorus for 'out of school' interests.
Project areas: Project related to CS, education, psychology, neuroscience, and art would all be interesting.
Fun fact: My mom’s name is Tina and, as you may expected, my dad’s name is Chris. What a perfect combination!
Name: Anoop Bhat
Graduation year: 2022
Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Interests: Within my course of study, I enjoy robotics, and in general, any field where I can use crazy math to solve concrete problems. Outside of classes, I like to read, play piano, watch anime, and do parkour.
Project areas: Robotics, electronics, app development, AI
Fun fact: One of my favorite novels is The Name of the Wind. It's really good. Read it.
Project Advisors
Name: Jonathan Huang
Graduation year: 2022
Major: Economics and Statistics
Interests: I like analyzing different trends in various areas, see how we can use the absurd amount of data collected every day and actually use them to solve problems. I enjoy tackling difficult problems and want to use my skills in order to change the world for the better. In my free time, I like eating delicious food and playing video games.
Project areas: Game Design, statistical analysis, Big Data, food!
Fun fact: I really like listening to jazz music from the 50s and 60s, with singers like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. I also like looking up cool fonts occasionally.
Name: Nila Ramaswamy
Graduation year: 2021
Majors: Business & Statistics and Machine Learning
Interests: Puppies! Also love doing research in genetics and machine learning, playing tennis, and trying out my friends' recipes.
Project area: Big data, medical technology, neuroscience, AI, anything really!
Fun fact: I have a bad habit of trying to learn too many languages at once
Name: Tyler Sikov
Graduation year: 2022
Majors: Information Science
Interests: Within Information Science I love to make websites, apps, but most of all I like to code fun projects. Outside of IS I like to play and sing music, play video games, write satire and perform stand up and improv, and spend time with my cats.
Project area: Game design, Music, Web development, Science, Legos.
Fun fact: I was a student in Project Ignite for 2 years and this is my third year as a project advisor.
Name: Maia Iyer
Graduation year: 2021
Major: Computer Science
Interests: Music, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Language
Project areas: I'd be very interested in projects dealing with music composition or visualization. Or maybe something to do with running simulations of different game theory problems (strategy analysis for things like the Prisoner's Dilemma). Or perhaps generally things to do with language or natural language processing.
Fun fact: I am double jointed in every finger on both of my hands.
Name: Michael Becker
Graduation year: 2021
Major(s): Information Systems
Interests: I'm interested in full stack web development and building apps that can be accessed across many devices.
Project area: web development, app development, design.
Fun Fact: I once recited the first 75 digits of π.
Name: Sydney Dunn
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering, (Possibly Biomedical Engineering)
Interests: Within ECE, I'm interested in signals and image processing, and more broadly the intersection of technology and the human body. Outside of school, I love to hike, and play card games with friends.
Project areas: I'd love to work on any type of project that combines technology with health, such as analyzing exercise data to improve athletic performance.
Fun fact: I have two miniature Dachshunds and I hiked over 100 miles this summer (unfortunately my dogs weren't able to make the hikes)
Name: Evelyn Li
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Cognitive Science
Interests: Academically, I’m more interested in math and sciences, such as cognitive psychology and programming(sometimes). I love baking, horseback riding, and working in coffee shops. Always interested in good food places :)
Project areas: I’m interested in doing a project involves psychology and technology. I’d LOVE to be part of a food science related project as well. I’m excited to expand my comfort zone and try other types of project as well.
Fun fact: I have really bad luck in airports.
Name: Sabine Jung
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Cello Performance
Interests: As a music major, I love performing and listening to music--but I also like other genres of music, like Hip-Hop. I also have a passion for biology, and I would like to take it up as an additional major. Outside of school, I love trying new foods, watching YouTube, discovering art, and to a point, philosophy and thinking about the world.
Project areas: I would be thrilled to do anything related to music, biology, or really, that pertains to the human senses.
Fun fact: I've performed in Carnegie Hall three times.
Name: Alice Russell
Graduation year: 2022
Major: Computational Neuroscience
Interests: I chose to major in neuroscience because it combines so many different areas that I love in ways that help us to understand who we are as humans. So I'm interested in all the sciences, programming, art & design, environmentalism, social justice, psychology, and the list goes on.
Project areas: Anything that applies our interests in a way that's helpful to the community. I'd especially love to use science in a creative way, but I'm open to anything!
Fun fact: At last count, I had 26 house plants. My favorite is a snake plant named Carlos, who's about 3 ft. tall.
Name: Abby Chen
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Computer Science
Interests: Computer Science, Music, Skiing
Project areas: Robotics, Programming-Related Stuff (e.g. video games)
Fun fact: I'm better than Grace at Mario Kart
Name: Grace Kang
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Computer Science
Interests: Art, music, programming, petting cats, Mario Kart
Project area: Programming, game design, art
Fun fact: I'm better than Abby at Mario Kart
Name: Alex Ching
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Neuroscience
Interests: I am interested in anything related to the brain, health, and education! I enjoy learning everything about the mind.
Project area: Education technology, neuroscience and/or health projects.
Fun fact: Fun Fact: I love to meditate for fifteen minutes per day, and I’m addicted to juice and açaí bowls.
Name: Lucy Wang
Graduation year: 2023
Majors: Electrical & Computer Engineering
Interests: I’m not sure what specific area within my major interests me the most, but I definitely enjoy coding, physics, and doing math! I love playing sports, especially badminton and volleyball, and going on outdoor adventures! I also LOVE eating good food, getting boba, and watching Netflix/Youtube in my free time.
Project area: I’m interested in projects that involve app development, software engineering, or just anything that’s helpful to the community!
Fun fact: I had two chinchillas before I moved to New York City for high school. They were the cutest.
Name: Anthony Hsu
Graduation year: 2020
Major: Computer Science
Interests: I like combining theory and implementation to build interesting things. Outside of school, I enjoy puzzle hunts, board games, reading, and staying fit.
Project areas: robotics, app or game design, data analysis or visualization
Fun fact: I have dual Taiwanese and American citizenship.
Name: Edward Lu
Graduation year: 2022
Major: ECE
Interests: Embedded systems, operating systems, mobile devices, machine learning, watching youtube videos
Project area: App development, embedded programming, robotics, augmented reality
Fun fact: I semi-frequently check what the top song in America is (as of know, its "Truth Hurts" by Lizzo).
Name: Andy Zhang
Graduation year: 2023
Majors: Mathematical Sciences
Interests: Math, physics, interesting puzzles, (board) games
Project area: (Most) science-related things, logic and strategy, willing to (and want to) learn something new
Fun fact: I can touch the tip of my nose with my tongue
Name: Abigail Berger
Graduation year: 2023
Majors: Electrical and Computer Engineering with an additional major in Engineering and Public Policy
Interests: I'm interested in software engineering, product management, political science, public policy, and economics. Outside of school I enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, and cooking.
Project areas: I would love to be part of a project that combined elements of science, psychology, or political science with technology or a project about food science. I would also be interested in exploring a project that focused on elements of technical design and production.
Fun fact: I have figure skated for ten years and have coached skaters of all levels.
Name: Mahima Pannala
Graduation year: 2023
Majors: Computer Science
Interests: I like programming and solving problems, and I find artificial intelligence really cool. Outside of academics, I like to read, dance, and watch football.
Project area: I have experience in robotics, programming, and web and mobile app development, but I would be open to anything fun and creative!
Fun fact: I like collecting keychains from places around the world.
Name: Bonnie Chan
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Statistics and Machine Learning
Interests: I love to dance, especially tap and contemporary. In my free time, I enjoy crochet and crafting in general. I also enjoy talking to others and meeting new people.
Project areas: Programming, statistical analysis, web design
Fun fact: My favorite food is broccoli!
Name: Michelle Tse
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Business Administration
Interests: Music (I play the violin and ukulele), games (video and tabletop), Youtube, and of course food
Project area: I'm interested in doing a project related to the social sciences (psychology, sociology, etc), music, design, or food. I'm down to try new things and step out of my comfort zone as well!
Fun fact: I'm left-handed
Name: Brandon Wei
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Interests: I like playing or watching many different sports, especially tennis. I enjoy solving different problems through coding. On the side, I play video games and watch youtube videos.
Project areas: I would like to do a project related to app development, game design, or combining sports and computer science together. But, I am interested and open to any of your ideas.
Fun fact: I played tennis at the state level in high school.
Name: Edward Li
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Computer Science
Interests: I’m really interested in AI, especially with how it interacts with other fields like biology, robotics, or even the social sciences. Outside of school, I like my two cats, hiking, making cookies (if I have time), or sleeping if all else fails.
Project areas: machine learning, robotics, manufacturing, especially if it highlights some other non-technical field.
Fun fact: I’ve never lost an escape room
Name: Chanaradee Leelamanthep
Graduation year: 2023
Majors: Information systems
Interests: I'm interested in working with computer science, art, and psychology.
Project area: Robotics, web design, and virtual reality
Fun fact: I'm scared of animals.
Name: Samuel Leong
Graduation year: 2023
Majors: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Interests: I love creating games (check out my website here). I'm also interested in robotics, specifically dealing with microcontroller programming and circuit design. Basically, I'm interested in the whole spectrum of ECE, and that's why I chose that major. Also, foosball!
Project area: Microcontrollers, robotics, game/web development, circuit design.
Fun fact: I survived 12 hours of simulated interrogation during my mandatory military service in Singapore (that wasn't fun, trust me).
Also foosball is a game of skill, not a game of luck. If you don't believe that, I challenge you to a foosball match. If you do, hit me up for a game anyway.
Name: Maggie Huang
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Computer Science
Interests: I am interested in AI and programming, particularly in applications concerning the environment or linguistics. Outside of academics, I love reading and playing soccer.
Project area: I would love to be a part of a project that dealt with helping the environment involving programming or robotics, but I am open to any other ideas and I am always excited to learn something new.
Fun fact: I've played soccer at the Ato Bolden Stadium in Trinidad, the precise location where the USA Men's National Team were knocked out of the World Cup Qualifiers by Trinidad.
Name: Anishwar Tirupathur
Graduation year: 2023+
Major: Architecture
Interests: Art, Architecture, Design, movies, music, theatre, fashion, augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence
Fun fact: my favorite documentary is Exit Through the Giftshop
Name: Isabel Brum
Graduation year: 2023
Major: Neuroscience
Interests: I have always been very interested in the sciences, specifically biology and astronomy, but I’m also interested in art, music, psychology, and political science.
Project areas: I would love to work on a project related to neuroscience, any health-related field, or education and learning, but I’m pretty open to anything!
Fun fact: I’m from Puerto Rico and I actually have tree names
Name: Brandon Wang
Graduation year: 2022
Major(s): Electrical and Computer Engineering, Robotics
Interests: I love anything to do with logic and creative thinking, including puzzles, board games, math, physics, and programming. Though most of my time is spent on Youtube and video games.
Project area: robotics, microcontrollers, programming, app development
Fun fact: I never owned a game console, so every video game I've ever played was on an emulator.
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