Essays

Compiling Lessons and Success

08 May 2024

Although I am fairly new to the Computer Science field at the time of writing this, one aspect of computer scientists that I have grown to deeply appreciate and admire is the efficiency, practicality, and precision when it comes to...

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AI: Academic Accessibility

30 Apr 2024

I. Introduction A year ago, if you had asked me what ChatGPT was, I would not have been able to tell you. Over the course of the year, though, I began to figure it out very quickly. AI tools like...

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Final Project Idea

28 Mar 2024

Invasive Species Tracker Author: Allison Ebsen Problem: Invasive species pose a significant threat to local ecosystems, causing ecological imbalances or even extinction. However, monitoring and tracking these invasive species across the Hawaiian islands can be a daunting and resource-expensive task,...

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UI Made Easier for You and I

22 Feb 2024

While there is a learning curve to picking up a UI framework like Bootstrap 5, its value cannot be understated. UI frameworks help payoff in the end by streamlining the creation of a responsive web interface. As with any language...

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Raising the Bar Goes Far

08 Feb 2024

Over my lifetime, I’ve accumulated a wide collection of advice. Among all that advice, some of the most important pieces of advice that stand out to me are related to problem-solving. Prevention is the proactive way to take care of...

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Sense and... Stack Overflow

24 Jan 2024

Eric Raymond’s essay titled, “How To Ask Questions The Smart Way,” provides a clear overview of how to be a mindful and effective communicator when posting questions in forums such as Stack Overflow. Navigating online etiquette skillfully may feel difficult...

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Changing the World: Bit By Bit

19 Jan 2024

I have always loved understanding how and why things work. At a young age, I felt mesmerized sitting in front of the TV to watch How It’s Made, the machines whirring faster than the eye can see, completing their jobs...

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