PUBLICATIONS
Exploring stories, systems, and the science of understanding.
From gender and democracy to chemistry and consciousness, my writing spans disciplines — blending creative insight with academic rigor. Each piece reflects my curiosity about how people think, live, and change — whether through fiction that questions power, essays that dissect politics, or experiments that uncover invisible connections in science.
“When Enough Is Enough” — The Rev, Russell Sage College Arts Review
Theme: Fiction on Patriarchy & Awakening
Published in The Rev (2024), my short story follows Brigette, a retired woman confronting duty, silence, and a domineering husband. Through tense dialogue and intimate introspection, the piece exposes emotional collapse as a catalyst for awakening — a quiet rebellion against patriarchal norms. Featured among 82 curated works across 120 pages, this story explores how identity and defiance coexist within the domestic sphere.
“Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Democracy?” — Curieux Academic Journal
Theme: Political Theory & Civic Responsibility
After three months of historical and theoretical research, I wrote a 2,000-word essay tracing democracy’s evolution from ancient Greece to the digital age. The paper examines how misinformation, polarization, and voter ignorance test democracy’s resilience, arguing that democracy only falters when its ideals are neglected. Published in Curieux (March 2025), the essay bridges philosophy and politics to call for renewed civic vigilance.
“The Role of Green Tea Catechins in Protecting Vitamin C”
Theme: Chemistry & Nutritional Science
This 3,000-word research essay investigates how catechin concentration in Camellia sinensis affects ascorbic acid oxidation, using spectrophotometry to analyze antioxidant kinetics via the Beer-Lambert Law. My findings revealed that higher catechin levels significantly slowed vitamin C degradation — highlighting green tea’s potent antioxidative properties and its implications for nutritional stability and wellness.
New York Times Summer Reading Contest — Honorable Mention (Top 10%)
Theme: Media, AI, and Body Image
Recognized by The New York Times editors in their global Summer Reading Contest, my 260-word essay explores how AI reinforces beauty standards and body shaming in the digital age. Written from the perspective of a young ballerina, it interweaves personal reflection with analysis of Lauren McCarthy’s research on toxic health chatbots — earning Honorable Mention for its emotional depth and critical insight.