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Maia Beaulieu

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Bio

My name is Maia Beaulieu, and I am a student activist, advocate, and ally. Who is Maia? I am passionate about music, learning new things, and sharing my passions with others. I am all about getting uncomfortable and trying new things to grow as a person. I love to read, mountain bike, and create music. Above all, I value human connection, as I am a firm believer that 'it takes a village' to live life. Current Academic Interests: I love biological sciences, computer science, and math - in fact, I spent my summer taking Calculus 3 at my local college. Future Aspirations: I hope to apply computer science and engineering to medicine, specifically oncology. I believe that my generation is powerful, and together we can cure cancer. I will do my part as a future pediatric oncologist/research-physician to change the world. Additionally, I will continue my work as an activist to ensure equity and equal access for both patients and medical physicians. How am I sparking change? -Empowering women in STEM. I founded a coding club for elementary school-aged girls of all socioeconomic statuses. -I am currently working on an independent research project focusing on applying a new technology (which I cannot yet disclose) to medical diagnostics. -I am a member of a student-led activist group. Together, we have successfully urged our school board to reaffirm their inclusivity and improve our education to be non-racist and represent all students. We have had many successes, but we will keep working until we can achieve equity for all genders, races, orientations, and identities.

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
  • Minors:
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Reno High School

High School
2018 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Research-Physician + Engineer in Pediatric Oncology

    • Dream career goals:

      Improve diagnostic and treatment technology

    • Interviewer

      Since I am unable to shadow and do internships right now, I have been interviewing pediatric oncologists via zoom to gain exposure to the field.
      2020 – Present4 years

    Sports

    Competitive Mounatin Biking

    Club
    2017 – 20192 years

    Research

    • Medicine

      Independent — I am currently the only person on the team. The end goal is to begin working with a professional at my local college, but my immediate concern is building a solid foundation of research before proposing the idea.
      2020 – Present

    Arts

    • Independent

      Music
      I compose music on the piano, for small ensembles, as well as full orchestras. This matters to me because music is a way to connect with people on a deeper level and tell a story without using words. It can bring people together regardless of languages spoken and their beliefs, as all that's required is to feel the message of the music.
      2018 – 2020

    • National Music Educators Association

      Music
      District Honor Band (4 years), All State Festival (3 years), Solo and Ensemble (3 or 4 years), Principal clarinestist for 3 years out of 4 possible (freshman year I was second chair). Principle basson for 1 year, concert master twice, and lead baritone saxophone in the district honor jazz band for 1 year.
      2016 – 2020

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Washoe County Students for Change and Las Vegas Youth Power Project — Testified before the legislature to support a bill intended to mandate multicultural education in the state of Nevada
      2021 – Present

    • Public Service (Politics)

      Student Advisory Council — Worked with the school district board of trustees to amplify student voice and make change in the school system.
      2020 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Key Club — Vice President
      2018 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Reno Alliance for Free Tutoring — Tutor (math K through Differential Equations)
      2020 – Present

    • Advocacy

      WCSD Students for Change — Our organization doesn't have set roles, as we all work together. I have delivered speeches as public comment at school board meetings and have brought attention to injustices that I see in my district. I also write for and edit our monthly newsletter.
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Bold Moments No-Essay Scholarship
    In May of 2019, I suffered a concussion, partially tore my shoulder, and broke my jaw into five pieces (3 displaced fractures, 1 compound fracture, and 2 minor fractures) due to a mountain biking crash. The recovery process was long: It included two surgeries, countless root canals, and 2 months of my mouth being wired shut. I struggled for months with disturbing flashbacks and debilitating anxiety. Months later, I decided that it was time to ride again. It was absolutely terrifying, but I was able to go back and ride over the spot where I crashed and conquer my fears.