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Nur Muhumed

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Winner

Bio

Hi! I'm Nur, an undergraduate at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Pursuing a career in Infrastructure Systems, and I have the drive to make it happen. I can't wait to dive into this field and see where it takes me. As a first-generation, low-income student, I've faced challenges, but they've only made me more determined. I've always been fascinated by science and technology. I love how STEM can shape and improve our world. This passion has grown stronger as I've seen technology become a bigger part of our lives. My goal is to become a successful graduate student!

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2028

Champlin Park High School

High School
2021 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Computer Engineering
    • Computer Software and Media Applications
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    • Accounting and Computer Science
    • Physical Sciences, Other
    • Air Transportation
    • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
    • Business/Managerial Economics
    • Engineering Science
    • Materials Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Marketing
    • Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
    • Environmental Design
    • Systems Engineering
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Software

    • Dream career goals:

      Highlighting My achievements in professional goals, By obtaining a promotion, improving your efficiency rate in project completion learning a new skill, and obtaining a professional credential.

    • Donation

      Islamic Relief In USA Minnesota
      2018 – 20191 year

    Sports

    Weightlifting

    Intramural
    2022 – 20231 year

    Awards

    • No

    Pool

    Intramural
    2018 – 20191 year

    Awards

    • 0

    Soccer

    Club
    2019 – 20212 years

    Awards

    • Yes.

    Basketball

    Junior Varsity
    2021 – 20221 year

    Awards

    • YES

    Football

    Club
    2021 – 20221 year

    Awards

    • Yes

    Basketball

    Club
    2019 – 2019

    Awards

    • Certificate of Achievement

    Basketball

    Junior Varsity
    2022 – 2022

    Awards

    • Yes

    Research

    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

      PROGRAM IN HEALTH DISPARITIES RESEARCH: U of M — Health Disparities & Cancer Research Summer Internship
      2020 – 2021
    • NCS

      Robotic Season Competitiveness — Programming
      2019 – 2020

    Arts

    • Survery of Arts
      School
      2020 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Local Mosque — Support my local mosque
      2020 – Present
    • Public Service (Politics)

      MN Mid-Way YMCA — Minnesota YMCA Youth In Government
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      American Somali Relief — Public volunteering for active opportunities.
      2021 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Community volunteering — Prime Researcher on Bookkeeping
      2018 – 2023

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Chadwick D. McNab Memorial Scholarship
    My journey into tech started in a small apartment where the Wi-Fi barely worked and one shared computer had to be enough for a whole family. I’m the son of Somali immigrants, and growing up, I saw how hard my mom worked just so we could have a shot at something better. We didn’t have much, but we made it work. That background made me curious about how technology could make life easier for families like mine. When I got to college at the University of Minnesota, I knew I wanted to study something where I could build systems that helped people, not just make money or work behind the scenes. That’s why I’m majoring in Information Technology Infrastructure and Computer Science. Tech, to me, isn’t just about writing code. It’s about solving real problems in the real world. One of the most meaningful projects I worked on was during a campus hackathon. My team built an app called “SOT” The idea came from something I’ve personally struggled with getting access to laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, or just basic tech support as a student. We wanted to create a tool that helped students find free or low-cost tech help around campus and in the city. Whether it was a repair event, a library hotspot, or a tech-sharing program, the app would guide students to it. I worked on the backend, which meant setting up the database, handling user authentication, and making sure the information flowed smoothly. It was the first time I’d ever worked on a full project from start to finish. We stayed up late debugging errors, learning how to use Firebase, and collaborating with people who had different skills. It wasn’t perfect, but it was real and it was ours. What made this project so important to me was the fact that I was solving a problem I understood deeply. I’ve had to borrow laptops, ask professors for extra time when my tech failed, and search all over campus for basic resources. Creating something that could take that burden off someone else felt powerful. I didn’t feel like “just a student learning to code.” I felt like a builder using tech to help others. Technology inspires me because it’s one of the only tools that can level the playing field. It doesn’t care where you’re from, how much money your family has, or what your background is if you can learn, you can build. I want to keep building. I want to use tech to support education, healthcare, and community projects. My long-term goal is to work in network infrastructure, building systems that make sure people and communities stay connected, especially in under-resourced areas. The Chadwick D. McNab Memorial Scholarship would help me keep pushing forward. I’m paying for college mostly on my own while working part-time, and every bit of support helps me stay focused on school and projects that actually matter. Like Chadwick, I want to use tech to lift people up. I want to create tools that help others reach their full potential, just like I’m trying to reach mine.
    Nur Muhumed Student Profile | Bold.org