Hi, I'm
Julia Zinkin.
A CS student at Duke University building technology with purpose.
A CS student at Duke University building technology with purpose.
Hi! I'm Julia Zinkin, a freshman at Duke University studying Computer Science (GPA: 4.0) with a passion for building technology that creates real-world impact. I'm drawn to the intersection of CS, healthcare, and human connection.
I'm a published children's book author, IBD advocate, and co-author of peer-reviewed medical research. Outside of class, I lead Duke's DTech organization as VP of Community Development and compete through FEMMES+ Connect.
I'm currently looking for internship opportunities where I can contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work.
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Won the Social Impact Award ($500) at The Cube LLC Buildathon. An AI-driven emergency room triage and wait-time prediction system designed to improve transparency and patient outcomes.
Designed and built a small language model from scratch to simulate the core algorithm behind LLMs, exploring how large-scale language generation works at a fundamental level.
Built a lossless file compression and decompression system using Huffman encoding, priority queues, binary trees, and bit-level I/O.
Designed a safety-focused ride-share app for minors featuring real-time monitoring, built with a focus on UX and child safety.
Leads regular meetings with administration for fundraising and research initiatives. Engages with teens affected by Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis to provide community and alleviate stress.
Raised $6,500 for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and delivered the keynote speech at the annual Take Steps fundraiser.
Counselor for children with cancer and their siblings. Created an inclusive, joyful environment to help campers escape the stresses of home life.
Recruited and trained members to compete at national tournaments (Princeton, Yale, UPenn, Harvard). Reached Octofinals at Princeton Varsity Public Forum; 3rd place in NY State JV competition.
Open to internships, research, and conversations.
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