University of Virginia
B.A. Computer Science & Mathematics, minor in German (2021-2025)
A look back at my time at UVA, where I graduated with High Distinction through the CS Distinguished Majors Program in 2025.
Research
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2024-2025
Senior thesis with the Epstein Ecosystem Ecology Lab under Professor Howie Epstein: Modeling Vegetation Dynamics at the Arctic Treeline: The Impact of Reindeer Grazing. [poster]
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2023-2024
Cryptography research with Professor Wei-Kai Lin.
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2022-2024
CS education research with Professors Robbie Hott and Ray Pettit on engagement in introductory CS courses.
![[poster]](/images/enviroday-poster.jpg){kind=link}
Publications
- 2024 Alice Wanner, Ryan Lenfant, Michelle Cheng, Thomas Lam, Raymond Pettit, & John R. Hott. "Office hours and online forum engagement in introductory CS courses" IEEE Frontiers in Education. [paper]
- 2023 Ryan Lenfant, Alice Wanner, John R. Hott Office, & Raymond Pettit. "Project-based and assignment-based courses: Piazza engagement and gender in online courses" ITiCSE. [paper]
Teaching
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CS 1110
Introduction to Programming
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CS 3120
Discrete Mathematics & Theory II
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CS 3100
Data Structures & Algorithms II
Honors
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2025
Graduated with High Distinction
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2025
Louis T. Rader Undergraduate Teaching Award
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2025
Second place, Undergraduate Poster Competition