Age
21
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Asian
Hobbies and interests
Drawing And Illustration
Art
History
Crafting
Mathematics
Math
Philosophy
Coding And Computer Science
Physics
Reading
Art History
Rafting
Finance
Data Science
Marketing
Business And Entrepreneurship
Biotechnology
Reading
Academic
Philosophy
Humanities
Realistic Fiction
Retellings
I read books multiple times per month
Amshitha Sivarajah
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FinalistBio
Sri-Lankan born myasthenic math nerd.
Hi, I’m a lot more approachable than I look. My facial muscles aren’t that expressive due to a neuromuscular disease, Myasthenia Gravis.
More about me besides that:
I’m studying electrical/computer engineering. As a very hands-on learner, I enjoy learning and applying new material outside class. Had a rough shortcoming the past two years due to a rare autoimmune neuromuscular disease. What helped me persist was my will to learn. I had self-studied a lot of material due to my immobility at the time. With my education, I’d like to help engineer new medical technology to help neuromuscular diseases be more recognizable. I’m also planning on teaching/tutoring shortly to help spark the will to learn in others as well. Especially in engineering, computer science, and mathematics which many are scared of when there’s so much fun you can have!
Had some rough bumps along my educational journey due to my condition, so I’m trying my best to score some financial assistance to help with fees. I plan on going into an innovative engineering industry career while doing research work on the side; coming across or creating new things never tires me. Out of work hours, I’d like to help develop better support systems and assistance programs for chronically ill youth and others who are significantly affected by rare incurable diseases as well.
I like to crochet and play puzzle games to clear my head in my free time. I’m practicing 3D modeling as well, leisurely.
Education
University at Buffalo
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
GPA:
3.2
Hicksville High School
High SchoolGPA:
4
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Computer Engineering
- Data Processing
- Biotechnology
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Marketing
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Medicine
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Career
Dream career field:
engineering
Dream career goals:
Senior Engineer
Sales Associate
Walgreens2020 – 2020
Sports
Badminton
Club2019 – 20212 years
Research
Biopsychology
Collegeboard — student researcher2019 – 2020
Arts
Hecksher Museum
watercolor paintingHomage to Camille Claudel2019 – 2020national art honor society
Drawing2018 – 2021
Public services
Volunteering
national honor society — Seasonal cashier2017 – 2021