In today’s world, algorithms and their collected data determine a vast range of areas in our lives, ranging from personalized recommendations for movies and TV shows on Netflix to assessing the risk of patients at American hospitals. By automating complex processes, such as hiring qualified candidates for a job, numerous…

Note: This blog post was published on UPchieve’s blog on February 28, 2023. The link to it is down below. https://upchieve.org/blog/2023/2/28/black-trailblazers-throughout-history The contributions and accomplishments of Black trailblazers throughout history have shaped the world we live in today. From technologists to scientists, and social justice activists, these individuals have overcome…

Note: This blog post was published on the Reinvented Magazine’s blog on February 5, 2023. The link to it is down below. https://www.reinventedmagazine.com/post/how-to-create-insightful-data-visualizations Before creating data visualizations, it is important to ask yourself what problems you can tackle with data science. While data science can be a valuable tool to…

Note: This blog post was published on the Reinvented Magazine’s blog on November 10, 2019 and has been modified to include tech for social good organizations and opportunities. The link to it is down below. https://www.reinventedmagazine.com/post/a-crash-course-on-tech-for-social-good What is Tech for Social Good? The CEO of Bethnal Green Ventures, Paul Miller, first popularized tech for social good…

Disclaimer: The PSA YouTube video isn’t watchable because it’s set to private. However, I’ll provide links to the organization, She Can STEM. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecanstem/?hl=en YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SheCanSTEM/videos Contrary to popular belief, STEM is not a set of disciplines of hard numbers nor is it precise. Though STEM is stereotypically known…

Ube Ice Cream Not Taro Ice Cream I love how sweet, creamy, and soft you are And to top it off with whipped cream I can have you alone or with Halo-Halo Whom I eat once in a blue moon Ube Ice Cream Note: Ube Ice Cream is a Filipino…

Note: This blog post was published on the Upchieve blog on October 24, 2022. The link to it is down below. Importance of BIPOC Representation in the Classroom (upchieve.org) Personally, the BIPOC representation in the classroom at my high school was a mixed bag. In 9th grade, I read The…

My love, I’ve been longing for you I’ve been craving you for more than a month Sparks fly We meet each other’s eyes Face to face We smile and hug Happiness runs through my veins From your touch, your scent My love, I miss you so much And now we’re…

Am I really bi? I’m currently with a guy Always dated guys Never kissed a girl Nor did the deed with one of the same sex Am I actually bi? Or am I just desperate for attention? Oh my God! You’re so brave for coming out! Cool! Other times Guys…