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Sophie Robinson

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Bio

I am a high school senior who is extremely passionate about the fields of psychology, criminology, philosophy, and bioethics. As a career, I am most interested in carrying out research on behavioral psychology and applying this to public policy. I am especially interested in the psychology behind sex crimes against children and the psychophilosophy behind moral decision making. I have always been highly curious, spending much of my free time learning about topics of interest. Outside of my intended college major in psychology and minor in philosophy, I also enjoy English, physics, visual arts, and biology. I value nuanced thinking and I believe that people can make the world a better place through thorough investigation of their beliefs. I plan to pursue a masters degree or a PhD. In terms of my personal identity, I am transgender and go by the name Sopias. I am of Jewish upbringing.

Education

Bronx High School Of Science (The)

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, General
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
    • Criminology
    • Behavioral Sciences
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Research

    • Dream career goals:

      To carry out groundbreaking research in criminal psychology and apply that research to public policy.

      Sports

      Wrestling

      Varsity
      2021 – Present3 years

      Awards

      • Placed 4th in New York City at the PSAL Girls' City Wrestling Championships (2023)
      • Placed 2nd at the PSAL Boys' Wrestling Jay Alvarez Memorial Tournament (2023)
      • Most Improved Player on the Bronx Science Varsity Girls' Wrestling team

      Arts

      • Visual Arts
        2017 – Present
      • Jewelry
        2021 – Present
      • Painting
        2017 – Present
      • Ceramics
        2023 – Present
      • Drawing
        2017 – Present
      • Videography
        2023 – Present

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Writopia Lab — Counselor in Training: Took care of younger campers. Editor in Chief: Planned, curated, and edited the camp writing anthology.
        2023 – 2023
      • Advocacy

        NYC Animal Defense League — Yelled chants and held signs for protests
        2023 – Present
      • Volunteering

        Wild Bird Fund — Physical therapist, handler, cleaner
        2023 – Present
      • Advocacy

        Raven Corp — Travelled to Washington D.C., gave a speech using a megaphone, held banners and signs, and yelled chants.
        2023 – 2023
      • Volunteering

        Luv Michael — Fundraised $145 and spread awareness within my community
        2023 – 2023
      • Advocacy

        Anonymous for the Voiceless — Held a television screen showing footage of factory farms, and did direct outreach with interested members of the public.
        2022 – Present

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Politics

      Volunteering