Jonathan Li
La Verne,CA
Summary
Driven high school student with a passion for engineering, robotics, and AI. With a strong foundation in STEM coursework and hands-on experience in advanced engineering projects, I aim to leverage my technical skills and leadership experience in robotics competitions and research to pursue a degree in engineering. My goal is to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to the field of engineering through continuous learning and collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Jovanovic-Talisman Lab, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope National Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Participated in the highly selective 10-week CIRM SPARK program which offers diverse high school students unique opportunities in regenerative medicine and stem cell research
- Assisted in developing deep-learning methodologies for processing and analyzing super-resolution images of extracellular vesicles
- Presented research at the 2024 CIRM SPARK Conference at UC Riverside
- Designed lab equipment with CAD and resin 3D printing to improve reproducibility in ongoing research projects
- Invited to continue working in the lab during the school year
Researcher
SoftCom Lab, Computer Science Dept., California State Polytechnic University
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted AI, cloud computing, and mobile computing research under faculty mentorship
- Independently developed a novel deep learning model using a time-distributed CNN and Bi-LSTM to predict solar wind intensity
- Filed a provisional patent (US Provisional Patent 63/564,343, 2024/3/12) for the predictive algorithm
- Manuscript submitted for publication, currently under review
Passion Project
Desktop CNC Mill
06.2024 - Current
- Designed and built a custom 3-axis CNC mill for the school's robotics program, using Fusion 360 for design and Grbl for control.
- Saved the program thousands of dollars by eliminating the need for external purchases.
Passion Project - 6 Degree of Freedom ROV
Alf Museum in Webb School of Califonia
11.2023 - Current
- Designed an underwater ROV for fossil discovery in collaboration with the school's robotics program and Raymond M
- Alf Museum of Paleontology; secured approximately $6,000 in grants from paleontology research entities
- Engaged with prestigious institutions such as the LA Natural History Museum and the Western Science Center for expert guidance, enriching the project's research foundation
- Utilizing ArduSub and BlueOS for vehicle control the vehicle and AirShaper to improve vehicle hydrodynamics through simulations
- Conducted hydrodynamic simulations and field-tested the vehicle, optimizing for visibility and sediment challenges
Passion Project - Ultralight FPV Drone Frame
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Designed a durable and ultralight 3-inch FPV drone frame with individual arms intended for high-performance racing using only a single-cell LiPo battery, won IgniteCS Programming Expo Award Second Place in 2022
- Designed using Fusion 360 and analyzed the design for frame resonance (resonant frequencies) using finite element analysis in FreeCAD
- Frames are selling on www.cncdrones.com
Education
High School Diploma - STEM coursework, AP Calculus AB & BC, AP Physics C (Mechanics & Electricity/Magnetism), AdvSt Experimental Literature, AdvSt Human Migration, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AdvSt Creative Non-fiction, AdvSt The Short Story
The Webb School of California
Claremont, CA05.2025
College-Level Courses - CSCI005 Introduction to Computer Science, CSCI0035 Computer Science for Insight, CSCI049-D CS Studio, CSCI049-E Web Practicum
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA05.2024
Skills
- 3D Modeling: Fusion 360, Solidworks, SketchUp
- Programming: Python, Java, C
- Engineering Tools: 3D Printer, CNC mill,
- Team Leadership and Collaboration: Robotics clubs and technical project management
- Sports: : Cross Country, Badminton, mountain biking
- Music: Flute, Piano
Extracurricular activities
- Team Captain, FIRST Tech Challenge Team 359 , August 2021-Present, Led FTC Team 359 to the SoCal State Championships twice (2022, 2023), earning 10 awards across various categories., Fostered collaboration between mechanical and coding teams.
- Co-founder, Captain, Main builder and designer, VEX Robotics Competition Team 72711P, July 2022-Present, Founded and led the team to win the 2024 VEX Robotic World Championship Finalist.
- Vice President, Cycling club in the Webb School of California, August 2022-Present, Organized and participated in monthly cycling events.
- Junior Varsity/Varsity Cross Country , August 2022-Present, Competed at both the junior varsity and varsity levels.
- Junior Varsity/Varsity Badminton , February 2022-Present, Competed in district league and CIF competitions.
- Admission student fellow, Webb School of California , August 2022-May 2024, Assisted in planning and executing outreach events.
- President of FPV club, Webb School of California, August 2022 - Present, Led the club in creating engaging content.
- Vice President, Maker's club in the Webb School of California, August 2022-May 2024, Collaborated with club members on various hands-on projects.
Community Service
- Math instructor - Inland Empire Math Circle (https://www.inlandempiremathcircle.com/),June 2022 - present, provided tutoring in math and science to underserved students, improving their academic performance.
- Co-founder and communication president - Basketball for Kids Foundation (https://www.basketballforkids.org),January 2023- present, Co-founded a foundation,· organized 4 basketball clinics, impacting 200+ children and engaging 20 volunteer coaches.
- Co-founder, Course Designer, Program Instructor - Dear Dream Foundation (https://deardreamfoundation.org ), March 2024 - Present, aimed at providing more academic support for underprivileged children, designed the Python courses curriculum and instructed the Python course online
Awards
- 2024 Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award
- 2023-24 VEX Robotics: World Championship Finalist
- 2023-24 FIRST Robotics (FTC): Dean's List Semifinalist
Timeline
Passion Project
Desktop CNC Mill
06.2024 - Current
Intern
Jovanovic-Talisman Lab, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope National Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Passion Project - 6 Degree of Freedom ROV
Alf Museum in Webb School of Califonia
11.2023 - Current
Researcher
SoftCom Lab, Computer Science Dept., California State Polytechnic University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Passion Project - Ultralight FPV Drone Frame
04.2022 - 08.2023
College-Level Courses - CSCI005 Introduction to Computer Science, CSCI0035 Computer Science for Insight, CSCI049-D CS Studio, CSCI049-E Web Practicum
Harvey Mudd College
High School Diploma - STEM coursework, AP Calculus AB & BC, AP Physics C (Mechanics & Electricity/Magnetism), AdvSt Experimental Literature, AdvSt Human Migration, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AdvSt Creative Non-fiction, AdvSt The Short Story
The Webb School of California
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