Immersive Media Design // Neuroscience
College Park Scholars-Science and Global Change Program


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Email: alicitra@umd.edu

Hello!! I am Akiro and I'm a sophomore from Howard County, Maryland. My mom's side of the family is originally from Japan and my dad's side is Italian. I am majoring in Immersive Media Design on the Computing track and Neuroscience on the Behavioral and Cognitive track, as I am particularly interested in the intersection between technology and the human mind. I'm currently interested in using EEG to study cognitive responses to digital media.

At UMD, I also participate in the University Orchestra as I have been playing the violin since I was in 3rd grade. I am also the Brand Officer for SEDS (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space) at UMD. I'm a Peer Mentor for SGC, and have enjoyed planning several events such an end of semester pizza party! You'll also see me at Coffee Club every Friday to unwind and relax with friends.

I enjoy listening to music (jomm, Wasia Project, Ginger Root, Laufey, wave to earth) and playing video games such as Genshin Impact and the Touhous (ameteur fumo collector). I've also had a lot of fun creating small games and programs in Unity, TouchDesigner, and Rust. I love using audio in unique ways in these programs and playing violin covers of some of my favorite songs in my free time. You're likely to find me at the Clarice or South Campus Dining Hall, but I've also been known to take every opportunity to explore a new place on or off campus.


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