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Elanor Fugate

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General information

Gender
Female
Religion
Christian

Hobbies & Interests

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Acting And Theater
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Church
  • Tutoring
  • Biology
  • Coding And Computer Science

Reading

  • Speculative Fiction
  • Science Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Christianity

I read books daily.

Bio

Hey there! I’m Elanor, a nerd to the core who owns far too many pairs of silly socks. I'm a second-year at Colorado School of Mines pursuing my B.S. in Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering with a double minor in Data Science and Creative Writing. I plan to work in bioinformatics, and my dream is to apply my passions for biology, computer science, and mathematics to impact advancements in medicine and human health. As a Type 1 Diabetic, I am well-acquainted with the agony of a malfunctioning body, so I hope to use my skills to bind the wounds of the ailing. Outside of school, I love to tell stories and get involved in the community. Stories captivate me as little suspended slivers of humanity, so I spend much of my free time engaging with them, whether it’s writing, reading, acting, or even playing D&D. My love of stories has taught me to communicate well and developed a deep sense of empathy. In the community, I seek to build relationships and build people up. I do this through my church and organizations like Circle K and the honor society Tau Beta Pi, as well as in my computer science TA position, where there are few things more fulfilling than helping something click for a struggling student. My name means “sun-star” in Sindarin (the high elf language in Lord of the Rings), and I strive to live up to its meaning. Through every smile, every story, every line of code, I want to shine light and love into each life I interact with.

Education

Colorado School of Mines

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2026

Majors:
  • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Minors:
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Data Science
GPA3.9 GPA

Manitou Springs High School

High School

2019 – 2023

GPA4.0 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Medical school interest:
No
Test scores:
  • SAT1590

Career

  • Computer Science Teaching Assistant

    Higher Education · Colorado School of Mines

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • AutoCAD Intern

    Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · Aspen Microtechnologies

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • Office Administrator

    Mental Health Care · Intermountain Counseling

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

  • Accounting Assistant

    Accounting · Integrity Energy

    Jan 2021 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Biotechnology
Dream career goals:
Bioinformatics Scientist
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Volunteering
Bold Science Matters Scholarship
Winner
My pancreas doesn’t work. At fifteen, my body attacked its beta cells, rendering me incapable of producing insulin. Because of this, I live with devices constantly attached to me, can’t eat a meal without analyzing its carbohydrate content, and can’t leave the house without toting along a bag of juice boxes, alcohol swabs, and other assorted medical trinkets. Managing my Type 1 Diabetes has never been easy—it’s often felt soul-crushing—but after battling for two years, I am immensely grateful for scientific discoveries that make it more manageable. For any Type 1 Diabetic, monitoring blood glucose levels and injecting insulin accordingly is delicate, tedious, and never-ending. However, science and technology have advanced to the point where people like me can use what’s known as a “bionic pancreas.” It consists of an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) communicating with each other to help Type 1 Diabetics maintain homeostasis. Based on data received from the CGM, the pump can adjust the amount of insulin it injects. It keeps my blood glucose stable with minimal effort on my part, giving me the freedom to enjoy the moment. To live without constant anxiety about my levels. Acquiring this technology revolutionized my life, turning my Type 1 Diabetes from a swampy muck into a mild inconvenience. That is what science should be. Humans have vast scientific capability, which has enormous potential to be translated into good. Science is about discovery, and what better way to apply those discoveries than by helping others? I adore science and want to spend my life pursuing it, not just because it’s fascinating or because it helped me, but because it can help everyone. And ultimately, that’s our responsibility as humans: to help each other.
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