
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black/African
Hobbies and interests
3D Modeling
Artificial Intelligence
Biochemistry
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology
Engineering
Chemistry
Reading
Academic
Classics
Fantasy
Science Fiction
I read books daily
Danielle Ojede
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Danielle Ojede
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Danielle Ojede is an incoming freshman at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in biomedical engineering on a pre-medical track in alignment with aspirations of becoming a physician-scientist.
In high school at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) in Austin, Texas, she served as the President of the LASA Chemistry Club and a student leadership council focused on inclusion and civic engagement, was a member of the LASA Varsity Tennis Team, and tutored in mathematics, chemistry, and writing.
She was enrolled in rigorous coursework at her high school (Linear Algebra/Multivariable Calculus, AP Biology (Score: 5/5), AP Chemistry (Score: 4/5), Biotechnology Internship), where she has taken a total of 13 AP classes (e.g., AP Physics 1 (Score: 5/5), AP Physics 2 (Score: 4/5), AP Calculus BC (Score: 5/5), AP United States History (Score: 5/5), AP World History (Score: 4/5), AP English Language and Composition (Score: 4/5)) alongside honors courses and has maintained a weighted GPA of 4.4521 (unweighted approx. 3.5648 (or 95.648)).
Danielle intends on maintaining exemplary and high standards in her future academics, extracurricular activities, volunteering obligations, and research ventures.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Physician-scientist
Sports
Tennis
Varsity2022 – 20264 years
Awards
- 3rd Place at UIL 5A State Team Tennis Tournament (2024)
- 2nd Place at UIL 5A State Team Tennis Tournament (2023)
- Runner-Up at AISD Individual Tennis District, Regional Qualifier (2023)
- 3rd Place at AISD Individual Tennis District Tournament (2024, 2025)
Research
Biotechnology
Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) High School — Research Intern2025 – 2026Biological/Biosystems Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin — HSRA Research Intern2025 – 2025
Public services
Volunteering
LASA Chemistry Club — President and Founder2024 – 2026Advocacy
LASA Diversity Council (LASA DivCo) — Former Vice President and President2024 – 2026Volunteering
LASA Writing Center Peer Tutoring — LASA Writing Center Tutor2024 – 2026Volunteering
LASA Mathematics Department Peer Tutoring — LASA Department-Endorsed Mathematics Peer Tutor2025 – 2026Volunteering
LASA Chemistry Club — LASA Chemistry Club Tutor2024 – 2026