Emerging Expertise: Adaptability and Technology in Action 

During my time at IUI, I have learned how to handle things when they get tricky. Sometimes I have to learn how to work with people from different backgrounds. Other times, I need to understand global climate data or make sure the technology works well at the State Legislature. I am getting better at taking on new and stressful situations and actually finishing the job. My main skill is growing in being adaptable and using technology in real life, not just in theory. This page will show how I emerged my expertise in tech.

Honors Contract: Climate Data Analysis Project 

For my Honors Contract, I worked with a group to study global climate change using advanced data analysis. We collected data from international government websites and used Python to clean and analyze it. After that, we explained what we found in a clear and professional way. This project was much harder than anything I had done in class before. I had to work with people from different backgrounds, figure out how to handle messy data, and manage my time well to meet deadlines. It was really the first time I used what I learned in school to solve a real and complex problem in the world.

Costa Rica Honors Study Abroad (Spring 2024)

I spent a week in Costa Rica with the IUI Honors College Service Learning Program. I stayed with a local family, helped out with community projects, and listened to talks about culture and sustainability. It was a big change for me. I had to speak another language, learn new customs, and find my way in a place that felt very different from home. I left with a better understanding of other cultures and learned how to communicate even when things got tough. I also started to understand what it really means to act responsibly in the world. As I move into AI, where my work will affect people from many different backgrounds, I know this lesson will always be important to me.

IT Support Intern, Indiana Legislative Services Agency (Nov 2025 – Present) 

At the Indiana Statehouse, I worked as an IT intern and got involved in everything from running live legislative broadcasts to setting up audio and video equipment for committee meetings. I set up computers for staff and helped manage the legislative website and video archives. Working right in the middle of such a busy place meant I had to avoid making mistakes, especially when sessions were live. This job really improved my problem-solving skills, taught me how to stay calm when things got busy, and made me more professional. It gave me hands-on experience that connects my AI background to real-world work with technology and systems.

Reflection 

Looking back at these three experiences, one thing stands out that they all made me learn fast and work with real purpose. That Honors Contract didn’t just have me working with numbers. It taught me that data only matters if you’re asking the right questions. I also learned that working with people from different backgrounds always leads to better results. Then in Costa Rica, I found out that really listening and giving thoughtful answers is always better than just reacting right away. At the Legislative Services Agency, I used both of those lessons. The pressure was real and my work really mattered.

All of this made me someone who understands technology, but more importantly, I understand the people and processes behind it. Now as I move into the world of AI, I am not just bringing my skills in machine learning, data, or programming. I am bringing flexibility, understanding of different cultures, and a calm attitude that helps me use those skills well. My strengths are not just about one tool or one way of doing things. What I really offer is the ability to walk into any situation, see what needs to be done, and do it. These three experiences show that I can do that.