Lynn Ha

Lynn Ha

About

I’m a student at Tesla STEM High School in Redmond, Washington, interested in the places where biology, computation, and design meet.

I like learning how complex systems work—whether that means classifying neurons, thinking through an algorithm, or noticing how a group routine becomes more precise.

Outside the classroom, I train in rhythmic and aesthetic group gymnastics (AGG), tutor coding, and coach younger gymnasts. I care about being conscientious and adaptable, and I would rather be remembered as encouraging and imperfect than as someone who always seemed perfect.

Main Interests

Computational biology

Using data and models to ask more precise questions about cells, proteins, and the brain.

Algorithms & programming

Translating an idea into a process that can be tested, revised, and explained.

Movement & design

Training in gymnastics while exploring digital design, animation, and CAD.

Selected Work

2025–26

Neuronal cell-type classification

Independent research · computational biology

Using human and mouse data from the Allen Brain Atlas, I prepared comparable morphological and electrophysiological features and evaluated decision trees, random forests, and LSTMs with cross-validation and confusion matrices.

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2026

Pocket-guided molecular docking

CMU Pre-College Computational Biology · team capstone

Our team used PrankWeb and AutoDock Vina to compare pocket-guided and blind docking. In our 97-complex benchmark, pocket guidance recovered successful poses in 56% of cases versus 35% for blind docking and rescued 27 cases. In our 50-complex Astex evaluation, the median RMSD was 1.36 Å and 62% were under 2 Å. These figures describe our team pipeline and benchmark, not individual performance.

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2025

AP Computer Science A guide

Web design · learning resource

I designed a small class website to help incoming students understand what AP CSA feels like before the first day. Organizing explanations and study resources also deepened my interest in digital design, animation, and CAD.

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Competitions & Awards

A running record of research recognition and programming competitions.

  1. Washington State Science & Engineering Fair

    First Place Trophy · Grades 9–12 · 2026

  2. USACO Bronze Division

    Competed in the Bronze Division and continued practicing algorithm design and implementation. · January 2026

  3. ACSL International Finals

    Silver · Intermediate Division · 39/40 · 2026

  4. High School Programming Competition (HSPC)

    Team result · 1st of 35 teams · 15/15 problems · 2026

Athletics

I train in rhythmic and aesthetic group gymnastics (AGG) for about 15 hours each week.

  • Rhythmic gymnastics

    I train and compete nationally, balancing precision, flexibility, musical interpretation, and consistent practice.

    Training since 2021 · National competition
  • Aesthetic group gymnastics (AGG)

    AGG is a synchronized team discipline built around shared timing, spatial awareness, trust, and consistency.

    2025 IFAGG World Championships · Samokov, Bulgaria

Volunteering

  • Coding tutor

    I help younger students learn programming by breaking problems into smaller, understandable steps.

    Voice of Calling · 2025–present
  • Youth gymnastics coach

    I teach fundamentals, give specific corrections, and try to make practice both focused and encouraging.

    2026–present
  • The Sophia Way

    I volunteer in support of the organization’s work with women experiencing homelessness.

    Volunteer · 2025–present