Samuel Lin contributed to the ScottyLabs/cmumaps repository by developing a new frontend feature that enhances the search results user interface with location-based results. Using React and TypeScript, Samuel refined the rendering logic to support multiple result types, ensuring consistent presentation and improved maintainability. This update surfaces nearby locations in search results, directly addressing the need for more relevant and engaging user experiences. The work was delivered as a focused, traceable commit, laying the foundation for future location-aware features. Over the course of one month, Samuel’s contribution demonstrated solid frontend engineering practices and alignment with the product’s discovery and engagement goals.