Connecting Humans to Each Other and the World

Introduction

• Speaker: Annika Suman
• School: Early College at Guilford, Greensboro, North Carolina
• Topic: Connecting humans to each other and the world

Bollywood Fusion Dance

• Integral to identity since age 3
• Blends Indian heritage and Western culture
• Combines classical dance, hip-hop, and sometimes hula hoop
• Communicates with audience through dance

Research in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation

• Lab: NC State University’s Neuromuscular Rehabilitation lab (Juan lab)
• Focus: Robotic prosthetics for amputees
• Goal: Reconnect amputees with their senses

Musical Connections

• Choir: Guilford College Choir
• Acapella Group: Secretary of school’s acapella group
• Connects with singers through layered harmonies

Computer Science and Community Building

• Code Club and Project Stamina: Founder
• Organizes camps and workshops
• Brings together computer science enthusiasts of various ages
• Develops apps, virtual interaction tools, and personal robots

Media and Communication

• School’s YouTube Channel: Video producer
• School’s Social Media: Content curator
• Keeps students, faculty, and parents informed

Family Connections

• Connects with sister and family as playmate and guardian

Extracurricular Activities

• Choreography for Bitmash Dance Company
• Singing with Harmonic Motion Acapella Group
• Engaging female computer scientists through Wix
• Research at Intelligent Robots Lab

Future Aspirations

• Aims to continue building bridges at Brown University