Hobbies and interests
Baking
Biomedical Sciences
Board Games And Puzzles
Cheerleading
Youth Group
Community Service And Volunteering
Reading
Choir
Yoga
Exercise And Fitness
Latin
Guitar
Hiking And Backpacking
HOSA
National Honor Society (NHS)
Singing
Neuroscience
Water Skiing
Anatomy
Rock Climbing
Theology and Religious Studies
Reading
Biography
Memoir
Romance
I read books multiple times per month
Ava Bekkerus
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FinalistBio
I have suffered from bipolar disorder all throughout high school. I plan to become a research scientist, focusing on the chemical side of neuroscience. Furthermore, I want to help create a more complete treatment option for mental illnesses.
Education
South Dakota State University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Medicine
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
Minors:
- Psychology, General
GPA:
3.9
Valley High School
High SchoolGPA:
4
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Test scores:
31
ACT
Career
Dream career field:
Research
Dream career goals:
Neurochemistry research scientist
Customer Service
Hy-Vee2022 – Present4 yearsVideo Operator
St. Mark Lutheran Church2020 – Present6 years
Sports
Cheerleading
Varsity2020 – 20244 years
Research
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
South Dakota State University — Research Assistant2024 – PresentPublic Health
Valley High School — https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vtZDLB8fblTaki0uaVB4gS0BgCOyjhgeqCQnLaVv_Yo/edit?usp=sharing2022 – 2023
Arts
Choir
Musicconcerts2018 – 2022St. Mark Lutheran Church
MusicSinging during worship at church2023 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Silver Cord — 4 year participant2020 – Present