KARA TSAY

build Projects

Go Game (2024)

• In a team of four students, developed a playable Go game, including the game logic, a GUI, a terminal-based interface, a simple game-playing strategy, and tests
• Technologies/Tools: Python, pygame, pytest, git, GitHub, Linux command-line

Snake Game (2023)

• Used Paper.js and HTML5 Canvas to implement the classic "Snake" game
• Added multiplayer functionality using WebSocket technology

Tetris (2023)

• Used Java to create a Tetris game with visuals

work Experience

Center of Health and The Social Sciences at The University of Chicago Medicine

Research Assistant

July 2024 – September 2024 | Chicago, IL

• Collected and analyzed data in a research project advancing knowledge about barriers to healthcare access in older adults

Zitheras Guzheng Academy

Teacher, Secretary

January 2022 – July 2023 | San Ramon, CA

• Taught children and adults of all ages to read and play music on the guzheng and xinzheng
• Led both group and private lessons
• Handled administrative duties including responding to customer messages, scheduling classes, and arranging performances

group Leadership & Activities

• University of Chicago Mathematics REU

  Intern

  June 2024 – August 2024 | Chicago, IL

  • Studied and wrote paper on probability and measure theory
• Girls Who Code Summer Program at Walmart Labs

  Student

  June 2020 – August 2020 | San Bruno, CA

  • Became proficient in HTML, CSS, and Javascript
  • Learned how to apply coding and web design skills in the real world
  • Created website advocating against deforestation