micayla pang

micayla pang

Education

  • Rice University Houston, TX 2025–2029 B.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering (AI & Systems)
  • Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Alexandria, VA 2021–2025

About

Lived
Washington, D.C., West Palm Beach, FL
Languages
English, Mandarin
Hobbies
figure skating, cooking, reading, thrifting
Current Reads
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Runnin' Down a Dream by Bill Gurley

Work Experience

  • Quantum Materials Lab George Mason University
  • Figure Skating Coach SkateQuest
  • LifeCafe Barista Life Time

Quantum

  • Head Lecturer TJ Quantum Physics Club
    • Taught quantum physics to 30+ students through weekly lectures and labs.
  • Graphene Quantum Dots in Solar Cells Quantum World Congress
    • Presented my research poster at the Quantum World Congress convention with 800+ attendees.
  • Beamline Research Experiment CERN
    • Collaborated to craft an experiment on germanium wafer fabrication, documented in our research proposal.

Figure Skating

  • National Development Team

    Attended intensive training camp taught by Olympic coaches and athletes for the top 12 U.S. skaters in each division.

  • Scholastic Honors Team

    Honored at the 2026 U.S. Nationals & recieved scholarship as 1 of 10 student-athletes selected for skating and academic achievements.

  • Graduating Seniors Gold Award

    Highest level recognition for skating accomplishments throughout high school.

tjTODAY article: On the Rink of Success

i've been skating since i was 7 years old!