
Hobbies and interests
Business And Entrepreneurship
Math
Coding And Computer Science
Dance
Gymnastics
Fashion
Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Finance
Chinese
Reading
Academic
Social Issues
Young Adult
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I read books multiple times per week
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 programMajors:
- Mathematics and Computer Science
Payton College Preparatory Hs
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Mathematics and Computer Science
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 Solutions2024 – Present1 yearArtificial Intelligence Research Assistant
Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence2023 – Present2 yearsLinear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus Homework Grader
Stanford University2024 – Present1 yearCS 106A Computer Science Course Mentor
Stanford University2024 – Present1 yearPython for AI Course Leader
Create & Learn2023 – 2023Cybersecurity Intern
Rush University2021 – 2021Artificial Intelligence Scholar & Apprentice
Inspirit AI2021 – 2021Mathematical and Computational Research Officer
Talaria Research Institute2021 – 2021Civil Rights Student Fellow
Chicago Public Schools2021 – 2021HTML Course Leader for Girls
Girls Just Wanna Code2020 – 20211 yearRecreational Gymnastics Coach
Lakeshore Academy of Artistic Gymnastics2021 – 2021
Sports
Dancing
Club2022 – Present3 years
Awards
- 2x Executive Board Member
Artistic Gymnastics
Club2013 – 20185 years
Dancing
Varsity2018 – 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 — Researcher2021 – 2021Applied Mathematics
Modeling The Future — Researcher2021 – 2022
Arts
After School Matters FMC Dance Intensive
Dance2019 – 2019
Public services
Volunteering
Girls Just Wanna Code — Social Media Manager2021 – 2022Volunteering
Chicago Teen Mentors — Director of STEM Outreach2020 – 2022Volunteering
Chinese Mutual Aid Association — Tutored Chinese speaking and immigrant students2021 – 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.