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Alvina Bracewell

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Bio

Hello, my name is Alvina and I'm a second-year undergraduate student. I am Liberian, born and raised. I moved to America four years ago with my mother to live with my extended family. I'm currently studying Biotechnology at Frederick Community College where I've discovered a passion for genomic studies. I'm pursuing a research project that combines the principles of biotechnology with environmental observation. I plan to study Biosystems engineering at a four-year university. At my community college, I am an executive member of the African Students Association and an active member of the pre-Health club. Outside of school, I work part-time at my local Walmart to cover my tuition. I enjoy cooking with my mother to reconnect with my culture, longboarding, and crocheting.

Education

Frederick Community College

Associate's degree program
2023 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Engineering, General
    • Biotechnology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Engineering, General

Oakdale High

High School
2020 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Philanthropy

    • Dream career goals:

      Pursue education in the fields of Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, and public policy to the graduate level. Join the race to develop medications and therapies for diseases affecting developing countries. Develop charities to empower widows, divorced women, and orphaned children in developing countries. Establish scholarships and grants for students in developing countries and underserved communities to pursue STEM education.

    • Digital Personal Shopper

      Walmart
      2023 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Dancing

    Club
    2020 – 20222 years

    Awards

    • Team Fundraiser
    • UDA Blue Ribbon

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      C. Burr Artz Public Library — Front Desk Volunteer - Direct patrons to available resources on passport renewal, printing services, and catalog search tools. Assist disable patrons with public transportation navigation and movement around the facility..
      2024 – Present

    • Volunteering

      New River Conservancy — February 2023 - Volunteer - Supported local efforts to upkeep Stroubles Creek, uprooted invasive plant species and planted those necessary to the local flora and fauna.
      2023 – 2023

    • Volunteering

      National Society of Black Engineers — February 2023 - Guided students as they prepared for national math and Lego building competitions. Collaborated with fellow volunteers to encourage quick problem solving and troubleshooting in budding engineers.
      2023 – 2023

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship