Hobbies and interests
Cooking
Running
Basketball
Physics
Astrophysics
Trivia
Reading
Adventure
Humor
Literature
Mystery
Politics
Academic
Sports and Games
I read books multiple times per month
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I hope to serve others and positively impact global communities through my passion for science. Motivated by my family members' enduring battles with health issues, I aim to build my future around the advancement of therapeutics, designing the artillery that will help patients regain control over their wellbeing.
I'm excited to say that I will be taking my next steps at either Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, UPenn, or Cornell. While I haven't decided yet, I am confident that, with your financial support, I can shape myself into a scientist and engineer, a soldier ready to push the frontiers of therapeutics and healthcare. We, as one, will march closer toward creating a healthier global community and fulfill our humanitarian mission. I thank you for any support you offer!
Education
Somerville High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- Chemical Engineering
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Career
Dream career field:
Chemicals
Dream career goals:
Pharmaceutical Engineer
2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar
U.S. Department of Education2021 – 2021Research scientist, sole recipient of the Tufts University Excellence in Research Award ($500), Top 7 @ Massachusetts Region IV Science Fair, 1st Place @ Somerville High School Science Fair
Independent2017 – 20181 yearLeading scientist of lab group
Biogen2018 – 2018Research scientist
Pioneer Research Program2020 – 2020Research Assistant (Intern)
MIT Department of Brain & Cognitive Science - Prof. Laura Schulz’s Early Childhood Cognition Lab2020 – 2020First author, leading research scientist, 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search Semi-Finalist/Scholar (one of 300 in the nation, awarded $2000)
Computational biochemistry research w/ Prof. Alison Keimowitz @ Vassar College and Dr. Oldamur Hollózcki @ University of Bonn2020 – Present4 years
Sports
Cross-Country Running
Varsity2018 – Present6 years
Awards
- Top 10 Greater Boston League (GBL) runner
- GBL All-Star 2019
- 10th Place Medal @ GBL Championship Meet
Track & Field
Varsity2017 – Present7 years
Awards
- #2 two-mile runner
- Leading javalin thrower
- Rookie of the Year 2018
Research
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology
Independent computational biochemistry research w/ Prof. Alison Keimowitz @ Vassar College and Dr. Oldamur Hollózcki @ University of Bonn — First author, leading research scientist, 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search Semi-Finalist/Scholar (one of 300 in the nation, awarded $2000)2020 – PresentChemical Engineering
Independent — Research scientist, sole recipient of the Tufts University Excellence in Research Award ($500), Top 7 @ Massachusetts Region IV Science Fair, 1st Place @ Somerville High School Science Fair2017 – 2018Biotechnology
Biogen — Leading scientist of lab group2018 – 2018Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Independent — Research scientist2018 – 2019Neuropharmacology and Organic Chemistry
Independent — Research scientist2019 – 2020Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology
Pioneer Research Program — Research scientist2020 – 2020Developmental and Child Psychology
MIT Department of Brain & Cognitive Science - Prof. Laura Schulz’s Early Childhood Cognition Lab — Research Assistant (Intern)2020 – 2020
Arts
Independent
MusicAssociated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Level 3 Certificate Music Performance (highest honor), ABRSM Grade 7 Piano Certification, awarded w/ Distinction2013 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Somerville Food Pantry — Packer, Spanish Interpreter2020 – 2020Volunteering
Boston Medical Center — Hospital Ambassador2019 – 2019Volunteering
East Branch Somerville Public Library — Founder, Tutor2017 – Present