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Thinky – Research Annotation Platform

ClojureScript Electron Reagent re-frame

An offline-friendly Electron app that lets scholars highlight, tag, and instantly resurface PDF passages across multiple research projects.

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Thesis: Gradient Coherence, Diffs & Pruning

Python PyTorch matplotlib

An investigation into the behavior of gradients durning training of a simple CNN image classifier and how it relates to generalization.

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Classic Data Science Algorithms from Scratch

Python NumPy SciPy Matplotlib Jupyter

From-scratch implementations of core machine learning and statistical algorithms including K-Means, Random Forest, Naive Bayes, Kalman Filter, and MCMC methods.

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Madden NFL Computer Vision Classifier

Python PyTorch OpenCV Computer Vision

Neural networks trained to classify NFL formations and plays from Madden gameplay footage using computer vision techniques.

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Piloting a Lunar Lander with Optimal Control

Python Numpy SciPy

Hacking a lunar lander game with an automated PID controller to get perfect landings each time.

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Atari Breakout Playing Neural Network

Python PyTorch

A neural network trained to play Atari Breakout. Instead of using the traditional Q-learning technique, we implemented Yann LeCun's world model architecture combined with Monte Carlo Tree Search

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