Hobbies and interests
Photography and Photo Editing
Martial Arts
Reading
Adventure
I read books multiple times per month
Mackenzie Grace
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Political Science and Biology undergraduate student at the George Washington University working her hardest to make an impact on the world.
Education
George Washington University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Political Science and Government
International Baccalaureate Program
High SchoolFairview High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
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Test scores:
1390
SAT
Career
Dream career field:
Government Administration
Dream career goals:
Senator
Head Instructor
Tran's Martial Arts and Fitness Center2016 – 20215 yearsSales Associate
Cost Plus World Market2018 – 20191 year
Sports
Mixed Martial Arts
Club2006 – 202115 years
Awards
- First Degree Muay Thai Black Belt
- Second Degree Muay Thai Black Belt
Research
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Brown University2018 – 2018
Arts
- PhotographyPresent
Public services
Volunteering
Tran's Martial Arts and Fitness Center — Head Instructor2016 – 2021
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Understory Studio Conservation Scholarship
As a woman who is interested in the science field, it is painfully obvious there is not enough representation for women in science. It is something I commonly think about when my classes are dominated by men, my science educators have all been men, and much of the information I receive inside and outside the classroom related to science has to do with male-dominated research and facts. Many areas in the world that need conservation are not being touched simply because there are not enough people able to do the necessary work. The knowledge that many women or other under-represented groups do not attempt to join the conservation field simply because there is not proper representation is something I want to help change. As someone from Colorado I love being in the outdoors, however, I have seen first-hand the impacts of climate change and what happens when there are no conservation efforts occurring. I hope to move and work on Central American conservation using the BS in Cellular and Molecular Biology I am currently pursuing. There is so much amazing biodiversity in Central America that can be enjoyed and protected by more people willing to put in the work.