Education
University of Pennsylvania
Sept. 2005 ~ present | Philadelphia, PA
Dual Degree Program in Computer and Cognitive Science
School of Engineering and Applied Science: Candidate for BAS in Computer & Cognitive Science (expected May 2009)
School of Arts and Sciences: Candidate for BA in Psychology, Minor in Fine Arts (expected May 2009)
GPA: 3.57/4.0 (Fall 2006-Fall 2008), 3.17/4.0 (cumulative)
North Hunterdon High School
Activities/Awards: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction, Girl Scout Gold Award, US Figure Skating Scholastic Honors Team
Research Experience
Computer and Information Science Department, University of Pennsylvania
Jan. 2008 ~ present | Philadelphia, PA
Research Assistant, Situation Understanding Bot Through Language and Environment Project (ARO MURI Grant)
Secured Institutional Review Board approval for study involving human subjects; developed, designed, and implemented web site to promote research project; aid in the collection and analysis of data; participate in projectrelated site visits, workshops, and weekly teleconferences.
Advisor: Mitchell P. Marcus
Psychology Department, University of Pennsylvania
Jan. 2008 ~ May 2008 | Philadelphia, PA
Student, PSYC 351: Research Experience in Cognitive Psychology
Worked with a postdoctoral researcher to refine experimental conditions, set‐up experimental apparatus, collect and analyze data for a research study investigating the interaction between animacy and role cues in children’s categorization of event participants.
Advisor: John C. Trueswell
Teaching Experience
Computer and Information Science Department, University of Pennsylvania
Sept. 2008 ~ present | Philadelphia, PA
Mentor, CIS 110: Introduction to Computer Science, programming with Java
Co‐teach a lab section, hold office hours, aid in the development of course projects, develop and give lectures about course material, and attend weekly staff meetings.
Lecturer: Jean Griffin
Figure Skating Professional
January 2005 ~ present
Instruct individuals ages two through adult in the sport of figure skating according to the United States Figure Skating Association curriculum.
Professional Experience
Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department, The Wharton School
Aug. 2007 ~ present | Philadelphia, PA
Web Programmer and Developer
Develop dynamic and functional web applications, including both administrative and end‐user functionality, to automate functions such as applying to departmental programs and managing the department’s library database.
Freelance Web Design and Web Development
Sept. 2007 ~ present
Design, code and maintain dynamic, functional and aesthetically pleasing websites using HTML, CSS, Flash, JavaScript and PHP/MySQL. Clientele include established corporations, start‐up companies, and individuals, and span a broad range of businesses and industries.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: Java, C, Python
Web: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft FrontPage, familiarity with Javascript, Flash and ActionScript
2-D Design: Adobe Creative Suite 3/4 (Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, InDesign)
Sound Editing: Adobe Soundbooth, Sony Sound Forge
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, familiarity with Access
Operating Systems: Mac OS X, Windows 98-Vista, Linux/Unix
Relevant Coursework
Completed: Programming Languages and Techniques I and II; Introduction to Computer Architecture; Introduction to Artificial Intelligence; Usability and the Web; Information Technology and Informatics; Social Informatics; The Information Age; Digital Design Foundations; Web Design I; Cognitive Psychology; Research Experience in Cognitive Psychology; Social Psychology; Senior Capstone Project (creation of online system for experiential research).
In Progress (Spring 2009): Web Design II; Information Design and Visualization; Psychology Independent Research Project (usability testing of artifact created in Senior Capstone Project); What is Visual Studies?
Leadership Experience
Penn Figure Skating
President (present), Board Member (Sept. 2005 ~ present)
Coordinate community service and university‐wide events, competition arrangements and social events for students interested in the sport of figure skating at the University of Pennsylvania.
Women in Computer Science
Treasurer (present), Member (Sept. 2005 ~ present)
Coordinate social events, technical talks and field trips to support the University of Pennsylvania’s community of women pursuing careers in computer science.
ACM SIGCHI
Member (Nov. 2007 ~ present)
Participate in the University of Pennsylvania’s student chapter of ACM SIGCHI, a national organization for individuals interested in human‐computer‐interaction, and serve as liaison to the psychology department.
Advancing Women in Engineering
Advisory Board Member (Nov. 2007 ~ present)
Promote women in the field of engineering by coordinating events for the Penn engineering community, as well as sponsoring outreach events for area high school and middle school students.