Hobbies and interests
Biking And Cycling
Biotechnology
Coding And Computer Science
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Table Tennis
Comedy
Pickleball
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WinnerBio
I am passionate about using computational problem-solving to tackle global challenges like climate change and healthcare accessibility. My goal is to develop innovative solutions through predictive modeling and interdisciplinary research. I am a curious student who is committed to making a meaningful impact. I love volunteering for the community and giving back, and I am always seeking new ways to apply technology for the greater good. I have also taken 17+ AP classes / community college courses since I love learning. This scholarship will help me pay for my undergraduate degree without there being such a high financial burden on my family.
Education
Flower Mound High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Computer Science
Career
Dream career field:
Computer Software
Dream career goals:
Tutor
Homework in a Cafe (HIAC)2023 – Present2 years
Research
Computer Science
NanoExplorers Research Program - University of Texas at Dallas — Researcher - Conducted machine learning (ML) research with Professor Prabhakaran; Learned CNNs, VR, mathematical modeling, and contour detection with medical applications of ML, <15% acceptance rate2024 – 2024Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
GeoForce - University of Texas at Austin — Researcher - Modeled ice sheets via Python and statistics, created a research poster on glacier behavior under Dr. Benjamin Kiesling, wrote abstract accepted to present at AGU2024 – 2024Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
MiRcore Computational Biology Program - University of Michigan — Researcher - Multiple Sclerosis Research2022 – 2024
Public services
Volunteering
Tech to Empower — Volunteer, located underserved communities in India and Jamaica + taught them Java code, sent robotics equipment to enhance STEM education, and fundraised via community groups2022 – 2025Volunteering
LLELA - Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) — Bird Banding Volunteer, assisted in the capture, banding, and release of local birds all summer; tracked migration patterns; contributed to conservation research efforts2024 – 2024Volunteering
One School at a Time - OSAAT — Outreach Officer, facilitated connections between sponsors and event organizers for initiatives bridging rural and urban India2024 – PresentAdvocacy
FIRST Robotics (FTC) — Outreached to neurodiverse communities to help enroll and introduce their children to STEM programs2023 – 2024Volunteering
MiRcore Volunteer Program (MVP) - University of Michigan — Discovered links for disease, examined statistical data in R code, did RNA sequencing, led abstract making + presentation of findings on Multiple Sclerosis, received “Best Research Poster Presentation (Perfect Score)” Award at miRcore Conference2022 – 2024Volunteering
Sunlight Initiative — Collected 300+ books from local communities to be redistributed to rural populations lacking access to education2023 – Present