User:Helena He

About me

I am a student in the Class of 2026 at Duke University. I am in the Pratt School of Engineering and plan on majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Additionally, I hope to earn a dual degree in Vocal Performance.

Name Pronounciation

I honestly do not care how people pronounce my name; many of my friends say it differently. The most common pronunciations (IPA symbols) are [hɛlenɑ], [hʌlenɑ], [hʌlɛnɑ], and [hɛlɛnɑ]. However, the one most people call me (and how I pronounce it) is the last one aforementioned, [hɛlɛnɑ].

Current Courses

As of Spring 2023, I am taking/have taken the following courses:

• EGR 103: Computational Methods in Engineering (Spring 2023)
• LIN 201: Introduction to Linguistics (Spring 2023)
• WRITING 101: Neuroscience and Society (Spring 2023)
• PHY 151: Introductory Mechanics (Spring 2023)
• MUSIC 208: Voice (Spring 2023, Fall 2022)
• MUSIC 213: Opera Theater (Spring 2023, Fall 2022)
• ISS 190FS: Constructing Immersive Worlds (Fall 2022)
• AMES 188FS: Games and Culture (Fall 2022)
• MATH 218: Matrices and Vectors (Fall 2022)
• EGR 101: Engineering Design and Communication (Fall 2022)

Interests and Quirks

Here are a few of my interests and quirks.

• I like to build things. Only if I'm not feeling lazy (and have time) of course.
• I love to sing (classical) but don't have a favorite artist/composer.
• I love to play badminton (competitively) and have been since elementary school.
• I ruptured my left Achilles tendon during badminton training.
• My favorite color is blue.
• I have a pet lobster. His name is Robuster. Respect him. No, you cannot eat him.
• I hate flying on planes.
• I can't eat spicy food.

Grand Challenge

Fusion Power: Will It Ever Come?, William E. Parkins, Science Magazine, 10 March 2006, Accessed 26 August 2009 (Provide energy from fusion)