Leo Li, UPP@NCSU graduate from 2018, while enrolled at NC State’s MADTech program created a lifelike AI avatar of Leonardo DaVinci using MetaHuman and DaVinci’s writings.
By feeding DaVinci’s notebooks and writing into the model, Li made it possible for users to interact with him; sharing insights for feedback, ask questions, and simulate his personality.
He hopes to use this work to enter game design and develop immersive virtual experiences.
TEDxSUNY Oswego Launched by Former IPP Student, Eason Lee on April 11th
One of our very own alumni had a fantastic month launching the first TEDx at his university. Eason and his visionary team hosted this event around the theme of Progress which was aptly titled “Ideas Move People.”
Activities behind the event included:
- A sleek Instagram page which connected 40 team members across 13 departments and 3 sponsors
- A livestream for those who couldn’t attend
- 6 speakers that were SUNY Oswego Professors and Alumni
- Spotlights on crew and support
- SOLD OUT ATTENDANCE
🎓 What Makes a Strong Candidate for U.S. Study & Career Success?
✅ Good Communication & Teamwork
- Can share ideas clearly (even if English isn’t perfect)
- Work well with others and adjust to different people
✅ Openness to U.S. Culture
- Willing to try networking and speak up in class or at work
- Comfortable sharing their opinions, even as beginners
✅ Positive Attitude & Resilience
- See problems and failures as chances to learn—not as something wrong with who they are
- Stay motivated and keep moving forward
- Take action to build connections and reach their goals
🎯 Best-Fit Students Are:
- Friendly and confident
- Excited about their future career
- Open to feedback and eager to grow
“Excellence is not a skill, it’s an attitude.”