
Hobbies and interests
Anatomy
Badminton
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Genetics
Music
Viola
STEM
Neuroscience
Physiology
Mathematics
Singing
Choir
Research
Concerts
Comedy
Reading
Academic
Adult Fiction
Art
Classics
Health
Young Adult
I read books daily
Isabelle Balubar
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Isabelle Balubar
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Life’s challenges often feel like intricate equations—complex, layered, and waiting to be solved. I’m drawn to these challenges, whether they appear in mathematical structures or in the behaviors and motivations that shape human experience.
While still in high school, I am completing Associate degrees in Psychology and Mathematics, a path that reflects my belief that understanding people is as important as understanding the systems around them. Studying topics like cognitive processes, statistics, and advanced math has taught me to think with both precision and empathy. I’ve learned to approach problems by looking at patterns, questioning assumptions, and considering not just the answer, but the reasoning behind it.
My goal is to use this blend of analytical and psychological insight to contribute to research that truly improves lives—whether through modeling human decision-making, exploring mental health data, or studying how people learn and adapt. I bring meticulous attention, creativity, and a genuine curiosity for complex ideas.
I would be honored to bring this perspective at school and in my personal life, using scholarship funds to support this goal. I’m eager to take on challenging projects, grow as a researcher, and contribute meaningfully to work that expands what we understand about people, systems, and the possibilities that connect them.
Education
Clovis Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Psychology, General
Clovis Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Mathematics
Floyd B Buchanan High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Mathematics
- Biopsychology
- Psychology, General
- Medicine
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Create medical change in the field.
Sports
Badminton
Varsity2022 – Present3 years
Research
Mathematics and Computer Science
AI Scholars — Researcher/Coder2024 – 2024Molecular Medicine
VA Central California Healthcare Center — Co-Principal Investigator2024 – PresentNeurobiology and Neurosciences
ThinkNeuro — Co-Associate and Intern2025 – PresentBiological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Science Olympiad — Captain/Teammate2018 – PresentNeurobiology and Neurosciences
University of Washington — Program Participant2025 – 2025Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
miRcore and University of Michigan — Intern2025 – 2025Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Academic Decathlon — Captain2022 – PresentBiological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Science Bowl — Captain2018 – Present
Arts
Out of the Lab
Videography2025 – PresentFilipino Catholic Choir of Fresno
Music2024 – PresentHoly Spirit Adult Choir
Music2023 – PresentSchool
Calligraphy2019 – Present
Public services
Advocacy
Intercultural Diversity Advisory Counsel — Intercultural Diversity Advisory Counsel Representative2025 – PresentVolunteering
Daniel's Pantry Food Distribution — Volunteer2021 – PresentVolunteering
Society for the Blind — Audio Recorder2022 – PresentVolunteering
Arte Americas — Volunteer2025 – PresentVolunteering
Interact Club — Historian2022 – PresentAdvocacy
Asian Club — Secretary2022 – PresentVolunteering
Filipino Club — President2023 – PresentVolunteering
Veterans Affairs Central California Healthcare System — Volunteer2024 – Present