Shaelyn Loo

Student

Aloha! My name is Shaelyn Loo and I am a student in the Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am studying to get a B.S. in Computer Science on the Data Science Track and am expect to graduate in Spring, 2026.


Interests: Interactive media, Data Science, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Software Engineering


Projects

Sinkhole Data Visualization 2024

While working as an Indigenous Data Hub Assistant, I was able to contribute to a data visualization projects regarding sinkhole agriculture.

Data Science Data Visualization Unity C#

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Aloha Archives 2024

Aloha Archives was developed as a competition entry to the 2024 Hawaiʻi Annual Code Challenge and ICS 314 final project.

Nextjs Postgresql Bootstrap 5/React Vercel ESLint GitHub Issue Driven Project Management Javascript

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Detecting Patterns and Trends of Influenza A in the USA 2024

In the summer of 2024, I was a part of the CITRUS Summer 2024 program which allowed me to develop my data science skills while researching a topic I was interested on.

Data Science Data Visualization Python

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Essays

The Lessons of Software Engineering

18 Dec 2024

Throughout this Software Engineering course, I have gained many valuable skills as the weeks progressed. From learning new technical skills tied to an unfamiliar tech stack to grasping broader concepts applicable across various fields in computer science, the class has...

Agile Project Management Software Engineering Ethics in Software Engineering Coding Standards

AI Usage in Educational Environments

16 Dec 2024

What’s the Deal with AI? Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing education by enhancing how students learn, educators teach, and institutions operate. From personalized learning experiences to intelligent tutoring systems, AI tools enable more efficient, adaptive, and engaging learning environments. These advancements...

AI Software Engineering ChatGPT Education

Design Patterns: Timeless Blueprints

04 Dec 2024

Designing a Solution Have you ever been working on a project and come across a problem that makes you say, “Man, I really wish someone already had the solution to this issue, so I don’t have to figure it out...

Design Patterns Software Engineering Adaptability Problem Solving

Work Smarter, Not Harder

10 Sep 2024

A smart question, as described in Eric Steven Raymond’s essay entitled How to Ask Questions the Smart Way, is a question phrased in such a way that demonstrates respect and consideration for the responder’s time. In doing so, it is...

StackOverflow Questions Software Engineering Open Source Software

The TypeScript Trials

04 Sep 2024

Trial 1: Tapping in to TypeScript When I first found out that I would have to learn TypeScript for my Intro to Software Engineering class at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, I was hit instantly with a wave of...

TypeScript JavaScript Software Engineering Skill Development Learning