Extracurricular Activities & Volunteering

2023 - 2024 Academic Year

👤Guest Speaker: Pablo Ferreyra

I had the opportunity to attend a guest lecture by Pablo Ferreyra, an accomplished entrepreneur and digital transformation expert at Bosch Thermotechnology. During his talk, he shared insights into his role at Bosch, focusing on the integration of AI and IoT technologies to advance sustainability and enhance customer experiences.

DePaul Chinese New Year Celebrations Volunteer

(February 2024）

Similar to last year, I volunteered at the DePaul University annual Chinese New Year celebration. Our responsibilities included managing decorations, event setup, providing information and greetings, overseeing traditional Chinese food stations, and assisting with clean-up activities. Our contributions were vital in establishing a vibrant and welcoming environment, actively involving participants, and guaranteeing the seamless execution of the Chinese New Year festivities.

ArcGIS Pro

(Geographic Information System Software)

During this quarter I got to work with ArcGIS Pro for geospatial analysis and mapping tasks. Through my experience with the software, I have created thematic maps, conducted spatial analysis, and generated informative visualizations to support decision-making processes. My familiarity with ArcGIS Pro allows me to efficiently work with various data formats, perform geoprocessing operations, and customize layouts for presenting geographical information.

Volunteering at Nourishing Hope

(Total: 12 Hours)

I volunteered at Nourishing Hope in Chicago, an organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to underserved communities. They work tirelessly to combat food insecurity and ensure that everyone has access to healthy food options. It was a rewarding experience to contribute to their mission and witness firsthand the positive impact they have on people's lives. Through their efforts, Nourishing Hope is making a significant difference in the fight against hunger.

Iron Galaxy Visit

At DePaul, we got an amazing to visit the Chicago-based Iron Galaxy Studios which was led by the Co-Ceo Adam Boyes. The tour included both a session with the recruitment team and a complete tour of the studio. Although this is not something I intend to pursue in the future I thought it was really interesting and worth taking a look at. It was both super fun and insightful.

👤Guest Speaker: Brian Ferguson

I had the privilege of attending a guest lecture by Brian Ferguson, a distinguished Disney animator with over 25 years of experience. During his talk, he shared his rich animation history, highlighting his work on iconic films such as The Lion King, Aladdin, and Mulan. Ferguson also delved into his approach to animating characters, emphasizing the importance of conveying humor and personality, and blending hand-drawn and CG techniques

2022 - 2023 Academic Year

ADNOC Marathon Run (December 2022)

I participated in the ADNOC Marathon run hosted by ADNOC during December 2022.

DePaul Chinese New Year Celebrations Volunteer

(January 2023）

I was a volunteer at DePaul University’s annual Chinese New Year celebration event. It was an event that involved us working with many different such as decorations, event setup, information and greeting, traditional Chinese food stations, clear-up, and more. Overall, we played a crucial role in creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere, engaging attendees, and ensuring that the Chinese New Year event runs smoothly.

R (Programming Language)

(2023)

Throughout this year, I got to work regularly with R using R studio. Some tasks included were importing and cleaning data, conducting statistical analyses, creating graphs and charts, and building predictive models. One of my final projects was sorting out movies by their ratings, screentime, revenue, etc.. and determining regular patterns.

DePaul Chinese Student Association Club Officer (2022-2023)

The Chinese Studies Association (CSA) is a Student Organization fueled by the passion of students and faculty members at DePaul University. We are sponsored by the Chinese Studies Department, but we welcome students and faculty of all disciplines to join! Combining cultural exploration and peer networking, the CSA affords its members the best experiences to strengthen their abilities in the Chinese language and culture knowledge.

Autodesk Maya (3D Modelling Software)(2023)

This year I got to learn more about Maya, a 3D computer graphics software used for creating high-quality animations, visual effects, and models. Given that DePaul University ranks very high within the animation industry, getting to learn more about the software was an interesting experience for me. It is nice to try things other than STEM classes once in a while.