Hello! My name is Cathleen "Cate" DeVane and I am senior at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. I hope to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering with a concentration in tissue engineering, as well as a degree in Chinese language studies. Beyond the distinctive twang of my small, agricultural town, I am known for the mantle of passion I carry into all facets of my life. Whether in the classroom, exploring the the local area with my friends, or volunteering with environmental groups--I love going all in. I hope to apply my interests in medicine, engineering, and language (both verbal and otherwise) to new, unexplored frontiers by learning from individuals around the globe. I also hope to apply myself as an advocate for accessibility within all spheres of life. No matter our medium for communication, empathy paired with action holds the power to unite and uplift us all! This past year, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. I know that by continuing my academic journey fearlessly, I fulfill her happiness and health. I dedicate myself to my mother and her fight--as well as thousands of other individuals impacted by cancer in my local communities and beyond.

• Scooper/Employee

  Food & Beverages · Sunset Slush of Bladen

  Jan 2019 – Present

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Entrepreneurship

• Karate

  Club · 4 awards

  2011 – Present

  Awards:

  Highest ranking female student (third degree black belt) in school's history, Instructor, Team Champion Team Captain, Black Belt Excellence Award

• Wrestling

  Varsity

  2021 – 2022

• Cross-Country Running

  Varsity · 2 awards

  2019 – 2022

  Awards:

  2022 Three Rivers All-Conference Champion, Gifted Army Challenge Coin by prinicpal (former army officer) after becoming the first female athelte to represent the school at the state-level in over two decades.

• Student Researcher, Group Leader

  North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

  2021 – 2021

  Research topic:

  Effects of Anti-Inflammatory Extracts on Alpha-Synuclein Aggregation

• Student Researcher

  University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill · Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

  2022 – Present

  Research topic:

  Hydrogel Material Characterization for Targeted Drug Delivery Technologies in Cancer Therapeutics

• Founder and Co-president

  Crafts for Cancer · Fiber Arts

  2022 – 2023

• Writer

  Volunteering · Verste

  2021 – Present

  Mission:

  Through Verste, I hope to diminish accessibility issues in academic literature by rewriting and throughly breaking down published papers.

• North Carolina Jr. Beta Secretary (2018-2019); Clarkton Senior Beta President (2018-2019); North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Senior Beta President (2022-2023)

  Volunteering · National Beta Club

  2016 – Present

  Mission:

  Through National Beta, I hope to dedicate myself to four main pillars: character, service, leadership, and excellence. I achieve my mission by volunteering, organizing service projects, and challenging myself as a compassionate leader in my local community and beyond.

• Tutor

  Volunteering · Intellichoice

  2021 – Present

  Mission:

  Through Intellichoice, I hope to help elementary and middle school students improve their mathematical literacy and confidence in themselves as mathematics students.