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Hobbies and interests
Robotics
STEM
4-H
Research
Gardening
Teaching
Camping
Theology and Religious Studies
Business And Entrepreneurship
National Honor Society (NHS)
DECA
Ceramics And Pottery
Biomedical Sciences
Reading
Fantasy
Academic
Novels
Classics
Science Fiction
I read books daily
Muna Abdullahi
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My name is Muna Abdullahi, and I'm currently studying Neuroscience at the University of St. Thomas. I spent my childhood in Kenya, becoming fluent in Somali and some Swahili. My passion for biology led me to focus on courses like neurobiology, genetics, and evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. Driven by curiosity about the natural world, I aspire to earn a graduate degree and conduct impactful research on infectious diseases. As an undergrad research assistant investigating host-pathogen co-evolution, I am gaining valuable experience that inspires my goal to become a global health research scientist. With a graduate education, I'll have the skills to make scientific contributions that improve health outcomes worldwide.
Education
University of St Thomas (MN)
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
St. Louis Park Senior High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Biotechnology
Dream career goals:
Evolutionary Biologist
Sports
Badminton
Club2022 – Present2 years
Research
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
University of St. Thomas Biology Department — Student Researcher2022 – PresentEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
St. Louis Park — Data Analyst2021 – 2021
Arts
- CeramicsPresent
Digital Photography
Photography2020 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
4-H — Camp Counselor2021 – 2021Volunteering
4-H — Teacher2020 – 2020