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.

• Advocacy
• Politics
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy
• Entrepreneurship

• Tennis

  Varsity · 4 awards

  2022 – 2026

  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 Intern

  Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) High School · Biotechnology

  2025 – 2026

  Research topic:

  "Utilizing Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Technologies for Microbial Data"

• HSRA Research Intern

  The University of Texas at Austin · Biological/Biosystems Engineering

  2025 – 2025

  Research topic:

  "Optimization of ZpA963 secretion within the microcin V type I secretion system with temperature"

• President and Founder

  Volunteering · LASA Chemistry Club

  2024 – 2026

  Mission:

  Developed and coordinated a dynamic peer tutoring program, allowing all students to receive assistance with coursework within the ADV Chemistry department; program included different tutoring formats (i.e., personalized 1-on-1, flexible, group, unit review, drop-in tutoring sessions) and managed ~20 qualified tutors; Provided chemistry Olympiad preparation opportunities and professional guest lecture events

• Former Vice President and President

  Advocacy · LASA Diversity Council (LASA DivCo)

  2024 – 2026

  Mission:

  Headed LASA DivCo to fulfill the club’s mission statement of promoting diversity, civic engagement, justice, and human dignity across the campus and within the surrounding community by: Acted as the main External Liaison for the Council, handling applications and new member admission to the Council, new Officer Elections, and leading and planning weekly Council-wide meetings; Led campus-wide keystone initiatives like Culture Fest and Thankful for Diversity Day

• LASA Writing Center Tutor

  Volunteering · LASA Writing Center Peer Tutoring

  2024 – 2026

  Mission:

  Department-Endorsed writing peer tutor assisting peers with academic writing, essays, and applications, focusing on improving clarity, argumentation, and structure in History and English subjects.

• LASA Department-Endorsed Mathematics Peer Tutor

  Volunteering · LASA Mathematics Department Peer Tutoring

  2025 – 2026

  Mission:

  Department-Endorsed mathematics peer tutor qualified to tutor students in subjects ranging from Algebra 1 to AP Calculus BC; helped students by reinforcing theoretical understanding and problem-solving strategies.

• LASA Chemistry Club Tutor

  Volunteering · LASA Chemistry Club

  2024 – 2026

  Mission:

  Provided individualized support in chemistry coursework and exam preparation through the LASA Chemistry Club’s hybrid tutoring program.