Personal

I believe that the best account of what you have is what you give.


Software Projects. Open source.

Repositories

I have contributed to the following projects.

  • swiftADMM
    Implements the Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers (ADMM) and the Three-Weight Algorithm (TWA).
  • Soar
    A cognitive architecture for developing systems that exhibit intelligent behavior.
  • jSoar
    A pure Java implementation of the Soar cognitive architecture.
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    yasss
    Yet Another Static Site System
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    freedice
    A web implementation of Liar's Dice that supports multi-player games, mobile devices, and bots.

Links. Great organizations.

Creators

I support the following creative individuals and organizations.

  • 3Blue1Brown
    Videos animating math
  • Cafe
    Exploring how law and justice intersect with politics, business, technology
  • CGP Grey
    Explanatory videos on politics, geography, economics, history, and culture
  • Crash Course
    Free, high-quality educational videos
  • Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell
    Science animation videos
  • Matt Ferrell
    Videos on smart and sustainable technology
  • MinutePhysics
    Whiteboard animations to explain physics-related topics
  • Veritasium
    An element of truth - videos about science
  • WBUR
    Boston's NPR News Station
  • WGBH
    Boston's Local NPR

Teacher of the Year, a Documentary Based on a True Story

Teacher of the Year is a documentary film that reveals the complex reality of teaching in the 21st century and explores the forces that influence a teacher's performance for the competing needs of audiences made up of students, parents, administrators, other teachers, politicians, and the public at large.

I was an Indiegogo backer of this film in 2014, with the credit of Associate Producer.

  • Home
    Information about the film, filmmakers, and screenings/awards.
  • IMDB Page
    Cast, ratings, and details.
  • Video
    Trailer

Powering Potential

Powering Potential is a non-profit based in New York City that uses technology to enhance education and stimulate imaginations of students in Tanzania while respecting and incorporating values of the local culture.

I served as a volunteer teacher and consultant in 2009: I helped setup a computer lab and run the Technology Tent at Banjika Secondary School in Karatu, Tanzania.

  • Home
    Information regarding technological foundations, progress, and donations.
  • Video
    Introduction

The 84

The 84 is a statewide movement of youth fighting tobacco in Massachusetts; the 84 represents the 84% of Massachusetts youth who did NOT smoke when the movement began. (Now, 86% of youth do NOT smoke.)

I served as a volunteer at the 2013 Kickoff: I helped with audio/visual equipment and monitoring training sessions on tobacco-industry tactics and e-cigarettes.

  • Home
    Information about the movement, updates from state-wide chapters, and upcoming events.
  • Video
    Kick Butts Day 2012