Learning with others, working in communities, and taking ideas beyond the screen.
Shuran took part in HSYLC in 2024 and the HAUSCR-organized Dean's List program at Harvard in 2025. Seminars and student-led group work gave him room to explore subjects beyond computing, including architecture, physics, and finance.
Working with a team, Shuran helped build a small vehicle that followed a black line and attempted to pick up a can. The program connected programming and microcontrollers with CAD, fabrication, and electrical circuits.
Shuran studied statistical modeling, including multiple regression, and worked with a group to analyze the relationship between environmental noise and bird counts. He prepared for the program through independent study in Python, R, and multivariable calculus.
During a summer program, Shuran built a prototype that generates cover artwork from audio. It brought together melody analysis, user interaction, and a reference library of cover art, exploring another connection between programming and music.
In Baishuidong Village, Shuran interviewed local farmers and studied the role of microloans in rural communities. He helped write the team's research report, applying ideas from economics to the experiences people shared with the group.
Shuran founded his school's first German Language Club. In summer 2026, he organized a visit to the Sino-German Inclusion Factory in Taicang, which provides employment training and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Shuran volunteered at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai in 2024 and with Special Olympics East Asia in 2026. His work with Special Olympics included designing and leading nutrition and wellness sessions for athletes with disabilities.
At the Global Competency Youth Program, Shuran developed and presented student work through talks and a poster. The program recognized his participation and poster, adding another setting in which to research, explain, and discuss ideas with others.
As a member of the Student Council's Publicity Department, Shuran helped organize Psychology Month, the Arts Festival, and the Speech Competition. He also hosts school events, contributing both behind the scenes and on stage.