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Summer Flowers

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Hi! My name is Summer Flowers. I am a rising third year student at Stanford University, majoring in Mathematical and Computational Science. I am devoted to harnessing the power of AI, mathematics, and social justice to drive meaningful change in everyday lives!

Education

Stanford University

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Mathematics and Computer Science

Payton College Preparatory Hs

High School
2018 - 2021

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

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

    • Dream career field:

      Technology

    • Dream career goals:

      Build a company that leverages the capabilities of AI and mathematics to drive positive social change

    • Machine Learning & Natural Language Processing Intern

      Calpine Energy Solutions
      2024 – Present1 year
    • Artificial Intelligence Research Assistant

      Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
      2023 – Present2 years
    • Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus Homework Grader

      Stanford University
      2024 – Present1 year
    • CS 106A Computer Science Course Mentor

      Stanford University
      2024 – Present1 year
    • Python for AI Course Leader

      Create & Learn
      2023 – 2023
    • Cybersecurity Intern

      Rush University
      2021 – 2021
    • Artificial Intelligence Scholar & Apprentice

      Inspirit AI
      2021 – 2021
    • Mathematical and Computational Research Officer

      Talaria Research Institute
      2021 – 2021
    • Civil Rights Student Fellow

      Chicago Public Schools
      2021 – 2021
    • HTML Course Leader for Girls

      Girls Just Wanna Code
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Recreational Gymnastics Coach

      Lakeshore Academy of Artistic Gymnastics
      2021 – 2021

    Sports

    Dancing

    Club
    2022 – Present3 years

    Awards

    • 2x Executive Board Member

    Artistic Gymnastics

    Club
    2013 – 20185 years

    Dancing

    Varsity
    2018 – 20224 years

    Awards

    • Captain of team
    • Varsity Pom City Champions
    • Led team to earning highest score at state competition in school history

    Research

    • Applied Mathematics

      HiMCM — Researcher
      2021 – 2021
    • Applied Mathematics

      Modeling The Future — Researcher
      2021 – 2022

    Arts

    • After School Matters FMC Dance Intensive

      Dance
      2019 – 2019

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Girls Just Wanna Code — Social Media Manager
      2021 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Chicago Teen Mentors — Director of STEM Outreach
      2020 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Chinese Mutual Aid Association — Tutored Chinese speaking and immigrant students
      2021 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Women in STEM Scholarship
    Polynomial division was the topic for today’s math lesson, challenging the entire class. We sighed at the mess of variables and digits scribbled on the whiteboard. Each stroke of erasable, red ink added another bewildered face around me. Swallowing my confusion, I tackled the concept, determined to uncover its complexity. Noticing a resemblance between polynomial division and a previously studied concept, I grew curious if I could solve it using the area model. To my surprise, my solution matched the one on the board. “Mr. Lee, I think we could also solve this using the area model.” He dismissed my method as incorrect, so I asked to demonstrate. My hand glided across the board, and the result matched the crimson one beside it. Witnessing its simplicity, several classmates embraced my approach. My teacher acknowledged my contribution and taught my method to other classes. Sharing my discovery clarified a new topic for hundreds of students. Taking initiative, despite skepticism, has become a defining aspect of my identity. As I pursued my STEM ardor, I faced condescending remarks from classmates and teachers as the only Black girl in advanced courses and on the math team. I questioned if I belonged. But I now view it as an opportunity to improve these environments for future underrepresented STEM students. These sentiments propelled me to join MathematiGals, where I found a diverse community of students who shared my fervor for math and computer science. As president, I expanded our program internationally, striving to bridge gender disparity and provide space for the one Black girl whose love of math can't be overshadowed by doubt. Now, studying Mathematics and Computation at Stanford, I have begun impacting the broader world through AI and mathematics. I have engaged in pioneering AI research on diversity, led an international computational research program for 250 students, and programmed an AI hiring tool that reviews resumes 97% free of racial and gender bias – and I am just getting started. Stanford has empowered me to envision a world where technology bridges gaps rather than creates them. I am passionate about using AI to build unbiased, life-altering technologies while advocating for equity and inclusion. I aim to combine my STEM knowledge with activism to create equitable opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEAM fields. Taking initiative has shaped my identity. I seek to leave a trail for those who don’t see themselves represented in STEM by being that initial voice. It’s the vessel through which my languages of STEM and activism have melded into one, becoming my personal lingua franca.
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