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Design Thinking and Communication II

Currently Studying:

Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering Principles

Currently Studying:

• Bonding, crystal structure, and defects in solids. Phase diagrams in condensed matter systems.
• Equilibrium and non-equilibrium development of microstructures.
• Processing/structure/property/performance relationships underlying behavior of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
• Mechanical, electrical, and chemical properties of engineering materials.

Chinese III - Advanced

Currently Studying:

Engineering Analysis II

Studied:

• Vectors: Dot product, Cross product
• Forces: Basics, 2D force systems, 3D force systems
• Moments: Basics, Couples, Equivalent systems
• Objects in Equilibrium: 2D applications, Static indeterminacy, Two force members
• Structures in Equilibrium: Trusses, Method of joints, Method of sections

Frames: Centroids and centers of mass, Composite areas, Distributed loads

• Friction

Multivariable Integral Calculus

Studied:

• Double and Iterated Integrals

Double and iterated integrals over rectangular regions, double integrals over general regions, and area by double integration

• Triple Integrals

Double integrals in polar form, triple integrals in rectangular coordinates, cylindrical coordinates, and spherical coordinates

• Integration Techniques

Substitutions in 2D and 3D, applications of integration

• Vector Calculus

Line integrals of scalar functions, vector fields, work, flow, circulation, flux, conservative fields

• Theorems in Vector Calculus

Green’s theorem, surface integrals, flux, Stokes’ theorem, and the divergence theorem

Introductory Topics in Asian Languages and Cultures

Studied:

• Global Fashion Perspectives

Explored Western and Eastern fashion perspectives, including readings and screenings on Chinese, Korean, and Japanese fashion, with an emphasis on historical and cultural contexts (e.g., Guo Pei’s couture, the case of silk, and footbinding in China).

• Fashion as Identity and Cultural Expression

Through various case studies (e.g., Hanbok, Hanfu, and Geisha): examined how clothing represents cultural identity, nationalism, and gender, including guest lectures and discussions on traditional clothing and its modern interpretations.

• Fashion and Globalization:

Delved into the globalization of fashion, with readings and discussions on the role of Asian dress in global fashion markets and its intersection with technology, media, and digital culture (e.g., SHEIN and digital fashion).

• Fashion and Social Issues

Explored how fashion intersects with issues like labor, trafficking, beauty standards, and cosmetic surgery (e.g., discussions on fast fashion and K-beauty), using case studies like China Blue and Flawless.

• Fashion Methodologies and Design

Studied practical aspects of fashion design and creative processes, such as a guest lecture on fashion design in China and discussions on digital fashion’s role in contemporary society.

Design Thinking and Communication

Currently Studying:

• Working with Emma Martell from the Lincoln Park Zoo

Designing a telepresence experience that provides users in Lurie’s Children Hospital with a fun, interactive, and educational experience.

• How to conduct secondary and primary research

Researched the staff working in accessibility as well as staff training.

• Ethics of effective communcation

Chinese II - Advanced

Currently Studying:

• Regional accents and dialects

Engineering Analysis

Studied:

• Foundations of Linear Algebra

Vectors and matrices: operations, addition, scalar multiplication, and matrix-vector multiplication.

Linear combinations, span, and parametric vector forms.

Solution sets for linear systems, row reduction, echelon form, and augmented matrices.

• Programming with MATLAB

MATLAB basics: vectors, matrices, arithmetic, and built-in functions.

Plotting, logical expressions, branches, loops, and user-defined functions.

Error checking, optional arguments, and iterative solutions (e.g., PageRank).

• Advanced Linear Algebra Concepts

Markov chains and linear transformations.

Subspaces, null spaces, column spaces, bases, and dimensions.

Orthogonality: inner products, orthogonal projections, and Gram-Schmidt process.

Least squares methods and applications.

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Studied:

• Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Structure

Photoelectric effect, wavefunctions, orbitals, and nodes.

Periodic trends, Aufbau principle, and Hund’s rule.

• Chemical Bonding

Ionic and covalent bonds, Lewis structures, resonance, and polarity.

VSEPR, valence bond theory, and molecular orbital theory.

• Condensed Matter and Intermolecular Forces

Phase transitions, liquids, solids, and gas laws.

Intermolecular forces and deviations from ideal gases.

• Special Topics

Conjugated polymers, band theory, and transition metal complexes.

Electron transfer and kinetic theory of gases

Multivariable Differential Calculus

Studied:

• Vectors and 3D Geometry

3D coordinate systems, vectors, dot and cross products, lines, and planes in space

• Curves, Motion, and Calculus in Space

Curves, tangents, arc length, curvature, acceleration components, and vector integrals

• Functions of Several Variables

Partial derivatives, the chain rule, directional derivatives, gradients, tangent planes, linear approximation, Taylor polynomials, and applications

• Optimization and Lagrange Multipliers

Extreme values, saddle points, optimization, and Lagrange multipliers

Chinese I - Advanced

Studied:

• Chinese immigrants' habits
• Listening and Speaking: Building proficiency in understanding and speaking Chinese.
• Reading and Writing: Developing skills with a focus on reading comprehension and writing.
• Character Mastery: Learning around 350 Chinese characters.
• Literacy Proficiency: Reaching an intermediate-low to intermediate-mid level of literacy.