Fallout in Shenzhen, China
"What if We Met in Shenzhen?" July 1-7 Hack Club ran one of the largest teen hardware hackathons this summer with over 180 teens. Here's my experience.
July 19, 2026 3 min readhackathongrowth
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Reflections, stories, and thoughts from the journey.
Flying Solo to Chicago
What is it like to be among teen girls who are passionate builders? -- Hack Club Sleepover at Chicago, IL
April 28, 2026 2 min readhackathongrowthnew experiences
Connections Between/Among Experiences in STEM
"Now, when I encounter problems, my first instinct isn’t “Oh, I’ll learn about this later.” Rather, it has become “Okay, how can I learn from this? What tools do I need to solve this?” My personal study taught me to become a proactive learner and seek out my own opportunities because I learned the only way to make the most of my experience is to shape it myself."
March 30, 2026 7 min readpersonalgrowth
A Blueprint to a New Road: MIT Blueprint 2026
First hackathon experience at MIT Blueprint 2026!
March 6, 2026 2 min readhackathongrowthnew experiences
One Key Moment That Changed The Way I Teach STEM:
Teaching here for over 1 year, recently during a significant point in my career that changed my perspective in the way I teach STEM. That moment is beautifully captured within my reflection below.
January 10, 2026 4 min readpersonalgrowth