
Hobbies and interests
Swimming
Ballet
digital art
Painting and Studio Art
Reading
Photography and Photo Editing
Singing
Badminton
Acting And Theater
Korean
Arabic
Theology and Religious Studies
History
Chinese
Embroidery And Cross Stitching
Gymnastics
Anime
Beach
Calligraphy
Comics
Cooking
Drawing And Illustration
Dance
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Henna
Gaming
Geography
Culinary Arts
Ice Skating
Kalimba
Karaoke
Legos
Linguistics
Manga
Percussion
Sustainability
Sleeping
Travel And Tourism
True Crime
Volunteering
American Sign Language (ASL)
Reading
Historical
History
war
historical fiction
Fantasy
Cultural
Folk Tales
Mystery
True Story
Novels
Arabic
Korean
Adventure
Folklore
Humor
Law
Politics
Realistic Fiction
Travel
Young Adult
Tragedy
Thriller
Suspense
Romance
Plays
Literary Fiction
Adult Fiction
Academic
Drama
I read books multiple times per month
Tala Naffa
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Tala Naffa
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Bold Points1075x
Nominee2x
Finalist1x
WinnerBio
My name is Tala, and I’m a passionate physics student fascinated by uncovering the hidden layers of reality. From the elegance of higher dimensions to the mysteries of quantum entanglement. I love making science accessible, using creative approaches (like chess as a thought model!) to explain complex ideas in ways that inspire curiosity and wonder.
I’m also dedicated to building bridges across cultures. I’m currently working towards a Japanese and Arabic language certification and volunteer as a translator for my community, helping people connect and share ideas without barriers.
When I’m not immersed in physics, you’ll often find me reading everything from science books to contemporary fiction, working on outreach projects, or playing chess!
My goal? To combine research, communication, and advocacy to make science something everyone can access, and enjoy!
Education
St Catherine University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Mathematics
Macalester College
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Physics
North Hennepin Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Mathematics
Independence 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:
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Physics and Astronomy
- Physics
- Mathematics
Career
Dream career field:
Research
Dream career goals:
Professor of Quantum Mechanics or Mathematician
Translator
Work from Home/Online as Korean, English, and Arabic translator.2020 – 20244 yearsClerical Assistant
North Hennepin Community College2024 – 2024
Sports
Tennis
Club2018 – 20191 year
Diving
Club2016 – 20226 years
Track & Field
Club2013 – 202310 years
Awards
- 3k Marathon Finisher(2nd place), March 25th 2016(Medal)
- 2k Marathon Completer, Feb 27th 2015
- Kids Marathon Finisher, 1st place(Certificate and Medal), March 28th 2014
- New York, 42KM Virtual Race
- Dubai, 200KM Virtual Race
- The Moon, 3KM, Virtual Race
- The Sun, 100KM Virtual Race
- London, 21KM Virtual Race
- Venice, 21KM Virtual Race
- Paris, 60KM Virtual Race
- The Pyramids of Egypt, 132KM Virtual Race
- Taj Mahal, 232KM Virtual Race
- Pluto, 6KM Virtual Race
- Jordan Trail, 650KM Virtual Race
Figure Skating
Club2017 – 20236 years
Lacrosse
Varsity2019 – 2019
Dancing
Club2010 – 20199 years
Awards
- RAD Grade 4 Distinction Award
Swimming
Club2012 – 202311 years
Awards
- Aqua Splash Swimming Competition Winner
- 2nd Place Winner in the Swim Gala Race, May 3rd 2019
- Swimming Relay Race 1st Place(Medal)
- Treasure Hunt Winner (Aqua), Dec 20, 2018(Certificate and Trophy)
- Junior Active Club Swimming Activity Appreciation Award, March 2018
- Aqua Splash Freestyle Race Winner, Junior Division, May 2018
- Swim Gala Race 1st Place Winner, May 4th 2018
- Freestyle stroke 1st Place Winner(Trophy)
- Open Style Swim Race Winner, 1st place(Medal)
- Open Style Swim Race Winner, 1st place (Medal)
- Fastest Girl Swimming, 1st place(Medal)
Badminton
Club2011 – 202312 years
Awards
- Participation in the Junior Active Club Tournaments Appreciation Award
- Group A in the Junior Active Club Level 2 Completer
Tae Kwon Do
Club2021 – 20221 year
Football
Club2014 – 20151 year
Awards
- Football league Award
Aerobics
Club2012 – 20197 years
Awards
- Appreciation of participation in the Junior Active Club
Research
Physical Sciences, Other
North Hennepin Community College — Student Researcher2025 – 2025Hypertension Intervention
School — Student, researcher, 3rd Place Winner2016 – 2016Diabetes Health Solutions
School — Student, Researcher, 2nd Place Winner2017 – 2017Sustainability Engineering Science
Think Science (UAE, 2019) — Participator, Student, Researcher, 2nd Place Regional Winner2019 – 2019
Arts
Pageants (Hong Kong, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan)
Performance ArtThe Diva Awards , The Kuwait Pageant Winner, Beautiful Behaviour Queen Award, Participant at Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong, Citizen Star Student Representative Award, Best Halloween Costume Winner2013 – 2016Local Kids Magazine (UAE)
Magazine EmbassadorKids Magazine golden medal winner for academic excellence, Oct 11th 2017, Kids Magazine honour board winner, June 7th 2017, Kids Magazine travel ambassador Winner, Sep 28th 2016, Kids Magazine travel ambassador (with brother), Dec 7th 2016, Kids Magazine travel ambassador, May 3rd 2017, Kids Magazine Local Ambassador Winner, Aug 17th 2016, Kids Magazine Honour roll, May 4th 2016 and January 13th 2016, Kids Magazine local ambassador, July 20th 2016, Kids Magazine local ambassador, March 2nd 20162013 – 2019School Theatre Club
TheatreThree Little Red Ants, Father's Day Play, UAE National Day, Culture Day, Memeber's Day, Chuseok Celebrations2011 – 2019School Traditional Korean Band
Music2021 Chuseok School Celebration2021 – 2021School Art Club and Foreign Language Club
CalligraphyArabic Day Celebration, Korean Language Appreciation2015 – 2021School Theatre Club
TheatreUAE National Day Celebrations2008 – 2019School Art Club
PaintingStill Life paintings2019 – PresentSchool Design Club
DesignModified Medical Masks2021 – 2022Brooklyn Melodies Dance School/Body and Soul Healthy Club
DanceGangnam Style Public Cover, WaKa WaKa Original Choreography Dance Recital, Members' Day Dance Performances (2012-2019)2010 – 2020
Public services
Volunteering
School — School Representative2010 – 2019Volunteering
Community — Translator, interpreter2020 – PresentAdvocacy
Student Government — Student, Idea Leader, Member2014 – 2019Volunteering
School — Tutor Group Leader2018 – 2019