
Hobbies and interests
Advocacy And Activism
Ecology
Engineering
Science Olympiad
Piano
Soccer
Biomedical Sciences
Foreign Languages
Health Sciences
National Honor Society (NHS)
Orchestra
Korean
Research
Poetry
STEM
Sustainability
Tutoring
Volunteering
Reading
Young Adult
Adventure
Academic
Art
Novels
Religion
Science Fiction
Classics
Science
I read books daily
LOW INCOME STUDENT
Yes
Thaddaeus Ayuba
1,305
Bold Points2x
Finalist
Thaddaeus Ayuba
1,305
Bold Points2x
FinalistBio
Throughout my childhood, I always wanted to solve problems. That opportunity came sooner than expected. I built a sustainable solid-state thermoelectric converter engine for my dad's business that could cut bi-axial polypropylene, multiplying profit by over 400%.Through this very personal experience, and through my experience in rigorous academic research, I have become a true problem solver, both in my immediate community, and on the global stage.
My original research with the International Lumiere Research. Published in National High School Journal of Science (NHSJS) in June, 2024. It focused on adressing water quality in my home country, Nigeria, and
is the first comprehensive studies to focus on the state of the art of water quality in the whole country. I was mentored by Mohd.J. Jameel (MIT).
Both my research, and engine invention, stem from personal drive and a passion for health and the environment, but I have most shown my devotion to my community through
my environmental passion project which i founded and currently lead. Through this institution, we have aimed our efforts on the preservation of 2 endangered species, planted more than 2000 trees in 14 communities, created more than 10 full/26 interim jobs, and established a biological garden.
I believe I am a great candidate because I make the world a better place (at least, on this side of the Sahara). My love for problem solving has made me a leader who rises up to responsibility when it matters. A scholarship will open up unprecedented opportunities for me to be a better problem solver in college.
Education
Montana State University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Music
- Biochemical Engineering
Minors:
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Music
- Biochemical Engineering
- Environmental Geosciences
Career
Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Inventor
Amazing Grace Polythene2016 – Present9 years
Sports
Soccer
Varsity2014 – 20173 years
Awards
- State championship (×2)
- Plateau state Championship
- Plateau state Championship Golden Ball
Research
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Lumiere International Research — First- Author2023 – 2024
Arts
EGNC Ensemble
Music2019 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Save A Species — Founder/Leader2018 – Present