Dive into the initiatives, competitions, and programs that shaped Ethan’s momentum in STEM and community leadership.
Established and currently lead a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering free coding instruction in Java, Python, and competitive programming. Developed a multi-tier curriculum and managed a team of peer tutors; instructed over 30+ students across middle and high school levels. Mentored competitive programming team that placed 1st in NJ at the ACSL All-Star Senior Division.
Explore this achievement →Created a schoolwide initiative introducing students to real-world data science applications through workshops and hands-on challenges. Partnered with university researchers and national data science nonprofits to provide mentorship and industry exposure. Led peer-teaching seminars on Pandas, NumPy, and data visualization; organized internal competitions and case study analyses.
Explore this achievement →Helped monitor and maintain clients' systems to ensure consistent performance and minimal downtime. Collaborated on diagnosing and resolving a range of IT issues, from network connectivity challenges to software errors. Assisted in managing cloud services, including data migrations and secure storage solutions. Learned to use industry-standard remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools to oversee IT environments. Contributed to documentation efforts, creating guides and process manuals for both internal use and client reference. Participated in team discussions to develop new strategies for optimizing IT operations.
Explore this achievement →Published a research paper on Assessing Local Sources for PM2.5 in the NY Metro area using Conditional Probability Function Analysis.
Explore this achievement →Researched about use of KZ Filter technique to evaluate PM2.5 Air Quality long term trends in NJ. Submitted the journal to publish the article with the topic Use of Kolmogorov-Zurbenko Filter Technique to Evaluate PM 2.5 Air Quality Long-Term Trends in New Jersey.
Explore this achievement →Founded and led a regional high school game jam with 50+ attendees as part of Hack Club's global hackathon initiative. Designed and launched the official event website, later spotlighted by Columbia Engineering Outreach for innovation in STEM youth engagement. Secured over $1,000 in sponsorships from local businesses and educational organizations to fund venue, prizes, and technical resources.
Explore this achievement →Selected through a highly competitive application process (acceptance rate <10%) to participate in Columbia University's weekend STEM enrichment program. Completed advanced coursework in theoretical computer science, neuroscience, and applied mathematics under Columbia faculty.
Explore this achievement →Studied matrix theory, linear transformations, and eigenvector applications as part of an engineering-focused linear algebra cohort. Applied mathematical modeling to solve real-world engineering problems in collaborative team settings.
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