hey! i'm selin.

growing up with my autistic younger brother shaped how i see the world. from a young age, i became aware of how many people navigate systems that weren't built with them in mind, and it sparked a lasting interest in education, accessibility, and creating opportunities for others.

throughout high school, i looked for ways to translate that perspective into action. whether through debate, student leadership, community advocacy, or work with special needs programs, i became passionate about helping people access the resources and support they deserve.

for a long time, i thought law would be the best way to create meaningful change. but beneath all of those experiences was a broader curiosity about how systems work, how people learn, and how large-scale solutions can improve lives.

duke has completely expanded my view of what's possible.

i arrived as a political science major on the pre-law track with a math minor because i simply enjoyed mathematics. somewhere along the way, i realized math wasn't just an interest, it was the lens through which i naturally approached problems. i switched into mathematics, started taking computer science courses, and became increasingly drawn to research, technology, and entrepreneurship.

today, i'm interested in the intersection of quantitative thinking, education, and innovation. i'm involved in education research, neuroscience research, startup environments, and edtech, while continuing to explore opportunities in venture capital and quantitative fields. i'm fascinated by how data, technology, and well-designed products can create meaningful impact at scale.

more than anything, i'm excited by opportunities to build. whether that's research, software, hardware, businesses, or entirely new ideas, i'm always looking for ways to turn curiosity into something tangible.