Hi, my name is Angelina, and I am a senior at Enloe High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. I'm fascinated by science and the natural world, with a particular passion for birds! I love challenging myself with the most rigorous courses available at my school and by pursuing STEM through several competition clubs. I have earned national awards in Envirothon, Science Olympiad, and Science Bowl. Whether trying to distinguish between coyotes and grey foxes with my Envirothon team or leading buzzing practices as a Science Bowl captain, I deeply value collaboration and learning with my teammates. Community service is also a meaningful part of my life. As an executive board member of Key Club, I organize and volunteer at local service events, including elementary school festivals and cancer remembrance events. I also make tutoring accessible to underserved students worldwide through Schoolhouse, a free online education platform. In both of these organizations, I have grown from an active participant into a leader who runs events and mentors newer members. In my free time, I can be found planning the next Bird Club meeting or relaxing with my many hobbies. I enjoy drawing birds, learning crochet, practicing badminton, playing my favorite piano covers, and teaching my two pet parakeets how to sing.

• Product Developer: I interviewed my coach about the difficulties of tracking Envirothon member data, then used Java and JSwing to design a user-friendly database for field trip forms and student information.

  Computer Software · Independent Project: I designed a custom interface to help my Envirothon Coach track member data

  Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy
• Entrepreneurship

• Badminton

  Club

  2018 – Present

• Student Researcher: I programmed a Java reinforcement learning model to predict hierarchies of feeder bird species, using citizen science data and modified Bradley-Terry and Elo-rating methods. The model achieved accurate results with less input.

  Independent research project. Achieved 2nd place at NC Science and Engineering Fair · Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

  2024 – 2025

  Research topic:

  Using Reinforcement Learning to Predict an Interspecific Dominance Hierarchy among Feeder Birds

• Student Researcher: I collected and analyzed interactions between my backyard's feeder birds by using chi-square and logistic regression, finding how a bird's body mass affects its displacement success.

  North Carolina Young Scientist Society · Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

  2024 – 2024

  Research topic:

  Factors of Feeder Bird Hierarchies in North Carolina

• Bird Artist: I investigated the overlooked daily lives of common birds with close studies and drawing from observation, aiming to capture each bird’s unique personality and natural environment.

  Independent Art Study on the Hidden Lives of Common Birds · Drawing

  2024 – 2025

  Productions:

  My portfolio achieved a 5 on the AP Drawing Exam.

• Bird Artist: I'm currently investigating how birds have impacted human culture, exploring topics such as music, falconry, and the plume trade.

  Independent Art Study on the Cultural Influence of Birds · Drawing

  2025 – Present

• SAT Bootcamp Coach. My responsibilities include mentoring tutors on peer reviews and sessions, resolving safety escalations, contributing curriculum improvements, and recording outreach videos.

  Volunteering · Schoolhouse.world

  2025 – Present

  Mission:

  Make tutoring free and accessible across the world.

• Executive Board (Treasurer). My responsibilities include leading biweekly meetings, managing club finances, mentoring members, and coordinating local service projects.

  Volunteering · Enloe Key Club

  2022 – Present

  Mission:

  Inspire and provide opportunities for my classmates to serve our local community.

• Senior Counselor. My responsibilities included designing costumes for a cultural play, teaching drawing, organizing tennis classes, and preparing lunches.

  Volunteering · Cary Chinese School

  2021 – 2022

  Mission:

  Organize and run a cultural summer camp for grades K-8