Meet Robert Pearce
About Me
Robert PearceAspiring Software Engineer
Hi, I’m Robert Pearce. I’m pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, graduating in Spring 2026. I’m passionate about scientific computing, high-performance computing, and using machine learning to advance research.
Associate Degree
Business
Graduated with honors (3.8 GPA, Dean's List every semester). Focused on economics, accounting, and finite mathematics, gaining a solid understanding of business principles.
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Expected graduation: 2026, with a Minor in Mathematics. Focused on machine learning, cloud computing, and data analysis, with a strong foundation in algorithms and programming techniques. Preparing for a career in machine learning and simulations.
Harvard CS50 Python
Completed Harvard's CS50 Python course, which included comprehensive modules on functions, variables, conditionals, loops, exceptions, libraries, unit tests, file I/O, regular expressions, and object-oriented programming. Successfully completed various problem sets and a final project, demonstrating proficiency in Python programming.
LEADS Lab
August 2025 - Present
Undergraduate Researcher
Working with Dr. Paul La Plante, I use the Bridges-2 supercomputer to run Zerion simulations of the Epoch of Reionization and extract their kSZ angular power spectra. My research focuses on developing a machine learning emulator that predicts the kSZ power spectrum from reionization model parameters. Using Latin Hypercube Sampling, I generate training data, process simulation outputs, compute power spectra with Fourier methods, and train a neural network to rapidly model Cl without running new simulations.
Featured Project
kSZ Map Tau Predictor
Python
Developed a machine learning model to predict the optical depth (τ) of the early universe using simulated kSZ heat maps from cosmological reionization simulations. Trained and evaluated a neural network on 1,000 samples to learn the complex relationship between spatial CMB distortions and τ values.
Featured Project
Vegas STEM Lab: Brain Master
C++
As a mentor at the AISL Vegas STEM Lab, I led four students in creating the Brain Master Project. This project involved developing a game similar to Simon Says, using buttons, LEDs, and an ESP32 microcontroller. I taught the students C++ and guided them in implementing a pattern recognition algorithm for game development.
Featured Project
Video-Based Math Tutoring
I make math-focused YouTube videos that explain concepts step by step, in a way that’s clear and approachable. You can find them on my website: rxptutoring.org
