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Natalie Isak

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I am a rising junior studying computer science major in Cornell’s College of Engineering. Last summer I worked at Havas Health & You’s as a Technical Analyst/IT intern. At Havas, I optimized the business card creation process by building a request/approval form in the IT services site using HTML and C# and wrote an instructional manual for executives on how to use company software. This summer, I will be interning on Uber’s security software team. At Cornell, I am involved in the Women in Computing at Cornell’s executive board, serving as the co-director of community discussions. Previously, I have collaborated with two other clubs to plan the bi-annual Computer Science formal (under budget of $7750 and sold out with 250 attendees) and organized and facilitated over a dozen events open to the computer science community. In addition, I am a consultant/teacher’s assistant for Cornell’s Introduction to Computer Science course. Last year, I was the only freshman selected to join the staff and have now held this position for three semesters. My responsibilities include answering questions regarding fundamental computing concepts during office hours three hours a week and grading assignments and exams. Finally, I am the SubTeam Lead on AguaClara, an organization which aims to develop water purifying technology for under-developed countries. As a subteam lead, I manage four programmers of the subteam and create an ambitious yet feasible plan for the semester. Currently, we are developing an application which determines the potability of water using computer vision techniques in an efficient and cost-effective manner. With respect to my academic goals, I am extremely passionate about developing technology for humanitarian good: specifically to better environmental issues. That is why I plan to continue my education and obtain a masters in computer science after completing my undergraduate degree. Afterwards, I plan to work in industry, at a company that prioritizes environmental innovation.

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's degree program
2018 - Present
  • Majors:
    • Computer Science

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Computer Science
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Software

    • Dream career goals:

      Senior Engineer

    • Information Technology/Technical Analyst Intern

      Havas Health & You
      2019 – 2019
    • Teacher's assistant (consultant)

      Cornell University, College of Engineering
      2019 – Present5 years
    • Intern (UberStar Program)

      Uber
      2020 – Present4 years

    Sports

    Swimming

    Varsity
    2014 – 20184 years

    Research

    • Computer Vision

      Cornell University, AguaClara Team — Subteam Lead/Software Engineer
      2019 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Girls Who Code — Teacher's assistant
      2018 – 2018

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship