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Urooj Nasir

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Hello there! My name is Urooj Nasir, and I am a student at West High School in Torrance, California. I am a Pakistani-American high school senior and an aspiring Computer Engineer dedicated to bringing innovative ideas to medical health technology. I was raised in a household where resilience and initiative were constantly reinforced, and it is this discipline that propels me to pursue this rigorous field. During high school, I dedicated myself to being a Girls Who Code international chapter founder and president, a coding teacher, Crimson Global Research Student Ambassador, and Editor-in-Chief of my school newspaper’s publication. These experiences reinforced my interest in programming, research, and creating something tangible through group efforts. From those experiences and my family's encounters with medical surgery, I am deeply fascinated by the intersection of robotics and medicine. I frequently research Intuitive Surgical’s latest advancements in robotic-assisted surgery, and find myself wondering about the engineering required to achieve such precision. I aspire to join the Intuitive Surgical team and contribute to the evolution of targeted robotic surgery. To prepare for this path, I have completed two years of college-level Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry as a high school student and have independently learned programming languages such as Java and Python. Earning scholarships to support my journey will allow me to focus entirely on becoming an engineer who reinforces the bridge between modern medicine and technology.

Education

West High School (Torrance)

High School
2022 - 2026

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Software

    • Dream career goals:

      Intersecting Robotics and Medical Health Technology

      Research

      • Computer Science

        Crimson Education — I developed and authored an independent research proposal exploring the integration of artificial intelligence in the clinical management of Bipolar II disorder, which I submitted for review to Crimson Education.
        2023 – 2024

      Arts

      • West High School

        Printmaking
        2025 – 2026

      Public services

      • Advocacy

        Medium — Freelance Blogger on Medium: Authored 10+ articles on STEM literacy, study skills, and mental wellness; Published an original research proposal on LSTM-based AI models for Bipolar II patients
        2024 – 2026

      • Advocacy

        Crimson Education — Global Student Research Ambassador: Selected for research outreach; guided 9 high school students through abstracts and methodologies for international research competitions; taught key research paper components
        2024 – 2025

      • Public Service (Politics)

        Peer Mediator at West High School — Conflict Resolution Peer Mediator, West High School: Selected among 12 students, facilitated student conflict resolution events through calm, confidential language to help promote a respectful school culture
        2025 – Present

      • Advocacy

        Girls Who Code — Girls Who Code Chapter Founder: Initiated school’s first Girls Who Code chapter; taught foundational programming concepts (variables, syntax, and web design) using Girls Who Code's curriculum; gained 4600+ views from coding professionals on social media
        2025 – Present

      • Public Service (Politics)

        West High School — Editor-in-Chief of School Newspaper: Led 30+ writers to edit and publish biweekly school newspaper issues; rebuilt digital newspaper with graphic designer; boosted readership by 275% across campus; managed digital platform and 1200-print distribution
        2025 – Present

      • Public Service (Politics)

        West High School Newspaper Publication — Wrote 20+ well-researched articles focusing on study skills and promoting STEM inclusivity. Wrote articles about why students should take CS classes and STEM study tips. Distributed 1200+ newspapers to school and families + updated digital newspaper
        2025 – Present

      • Advocacy

        Crimson Global High School Program — Selected as a student leader to promote academic research in high schools worldwide, organized info sessions, and created promotional materials to promote student academic research
        2024 – 2025

      • Advocacy

        Women in STEM Club — Member of Women in STEM Club; Helped organize events promoting STEM accessibility to underrepresented groups (socioeconomically disadvantaged students) Helping people/advocacy, presented and talked about importance of women history in medical technology
        2023 – 2025

      • Volunteering

        Bert Lynn Middle School Library — Library Aide (40 hours) → Assisted in organizing educational resources and supporting students with research skills at Bert Lynn Middle School.
        2021 – 2022

      • Volunteering

        Tutorial Club — STEAM Tutor (30 hours) → Provided one-on-one and group tutoring to 5 struggling students after school in Advanced Math, Science, and English, contributing to 15% improvement in test scores
        2023 – 2024

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering