micayla pang

micayla pang

building exciting things. stay tuned :)

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
SAT
1600
Hobbies
figure skating, cooking, reading, thrifting

Work Experience

  • Quantum Materials Lab Intern The Vora Lab, GMU
  • 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

u.s. figure skating recognition

  • National Development Team

    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