Studying the use of cerebral spinal fluid analysis for brain tumor diagnosis as an alternative method to invasive surgical biopsy

1 of 7 students (<4% acceptance rate) selected for intensive 10-week summer research program

- Lead a preventative health education program for at-risk youth in Houston’s Third Ward, in collaboration with the Nehemiah Center- Establish a framework aimed at fostering long-term well-being, preventing diseases, ensuring academic success, and breaking cycles of general health issues.- Design and implement comprehensive 6-week public health curriculums covering vital topics such as diabetes prevention, the science of food, infectious diseases, and personal safety.- Oversee the coordination of activities involving over 50 members across the Teaching, Lesson Planning, and Research Committees

- Delivered academic support to students in General Chemistry during lectures, elucidating complex concepts and presenting solutions to in-class problems.- Conducted review sessions for a cohort of over 300 students, focusing on unit and final exams. Explained fundamental concepts and provided detailed solutions to sample problems, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the material.- Lead office hours, offering personalized assistance to students seeking clarification on concepts and problems from lectures or the class textbook

- Launched a non-profit program dedicated to empowering children with disabilities through specialized ice skating instruction- Train a new cohort of 40 volunteers and recruit 30 student participants each semester for 6-week program- Collaborate with Ice at the Galleria to negotiate discounted ice time- Raised over $5,000 to procure sensory toys, specialized equipment, cover transportation costs, and ice fees- Established a scholarship fund to provide financial assistance for families in need; awarded to 50% of students - Pioneered the establishment of a second chapter, "Adaptive Skating ITH," at Cornell University

- Gold Medalist Moves in the Field; Pre-gold medalist Ice Dance; Novice Freestyle; Gold level distinction in the USFS Senior Program - Coach group and private lessons; Teach therapeutic skating to children with disabilities

One of eight undergraduate students selected for competitive 8-week medical shadowing internship; shadowed physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in cardiology, neurology, oncology, pediatrics, perioperative services, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and orthopedics for 200 hours

- Researched environmental links to breast cancer and analyzed mouse mammary glands with Dr. Laura Vandenberg of UMass- Hosted podcast and interviewed breast cancer survivors/advocates- Created infographic and video on Propylparaben, a chemical associated with breast cancer risk- Advocated for legislation against harmful chemicals in personal care products- Awarded 9 citations from legislators