Abigail Nam

Developed and evaluated PyTorch models on UMBC's HPC cluster to improve real-time radioimaging Implemented a Python script to reorient detector data to improve reconstructions Created 96 reconstructions of simulated patient data using simple back projection (SBP) and kernel expectation-maximization (KEM) algorithms

NSF Research Fellow at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2026-06 – 2026-07)

• Developed and evaluated PyTorch models on UMBC's HPC cluster to improve real-time radioimaging
• Implemented a Python script to reorient detector data to improve reconstructions
• Created 96 reconstructions of simulated patient data using simple back projection (SBP) and kernel expectation-maximization (KEM) algorithms

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Lafayette College (2026-01 – Present)

• Continued the development and troubleshooting of an online dyslexia screening game used for neuroscience research
• Created and embedded a tutorial video into the game menu to better suit a K-5 environment
• Helped develop a Python script to streamline data analysis

Open Education Fellow at Lafayette College (2026-08 – Present)

• Conducting research on the effectiveness of the Lafayette Libraries' Course Affordability Initiative
• Designed a survey to gauge student and faculty perceptions of Open Education resources
• Analyzing survey responses to inform future directions for the Course Affordability Initiative and develop the Open Education website

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Data Science – Lafayette College (2024-08 – 2027-05)