Hi! My name is Maha and I am currently pursuing a degree in Economics and Computer Science at Rice University. I strive to engage in roles that have home my skills and enrich my understanding of the intersection between finance and technology. As a Junior Analyst at the Rice Undergraduate Investment Fund (RUIF), I have helped manage a portion of the university's endowment, making strategic investments in businesses and commodities within the financial sector. Prior to my role at RUIF, I have also participated in the Data Exploration and Experiential Projects (DEEP) Program, where I honed my data science skills by working with real-life datasets and building marketable projects. This experience equipped me with a deep understanding of the data science pipeline process, from data wrangling to modeling. // Moreover, during an internship at HP Tech Ventures, I further expanded my skills by conducting research on startup metrics employing tools such as Excel and SQL to derive meaningful insights. I also actively contribute to campus life through my involvement in extracurriculars. As an active member of the Rice Finance Club and Rice CS Club, I strive to play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of learning and mentorship within the community. I have also previously been recognized as a finalist for scholarships such as the Golden Door Scholarship, Questbridge, and a semi-finalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. My achievements in academics, coupled with my dedication to serving my community, underscore my potential to effect meaningful change in society.

• Intern

  Venture Capital & Private Equity · HP Tech Ventures

  Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

• Participant

  Computer Software · Data Exploration and Experiential Projects (DEEP) Program

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

• Junior Analust

  Financial Services · Rice Undegraduate Investment Fund

  Jan 2023 – Present

• Advocacy
• Volunteering

• Cross-Country Running

  Club

  2022 – 2024

• Intern

  Asian Texas for Justice (ATJ) · Social Sciences, Other

  2023 – Present

  Research topic:

  Civic Engagement in Texas

• Undergraduate Research

  Baylor College of Medicine · Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology

  2023 – Present

  Research topic:

  Researching Short Tandem Repeat (STRs) expansion in genome

• Research and do literature review in the new science of Behavioral Economics, afterwards

  OURI · Behavioral Sciences

  2024 – Present

  Research topic:

  Behavioral Economics

• Member of the Calligraphy Division

  Rice University · Calligraphy

  2022 – Present

• Volunteer

  Volunteering · Houston Food Bank

  2021 – Present

  Mission:

  Package and distribute food for food banks and homeless shelters