Honors.
Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have been fortunate to receive various scholarships, honors, and recognitions. These accolades reflect my dedication and continuous effort to excel in the fields of biomedical science and technology. My most noteworthy accomplishments, summarized below, have been particularly helpful in fueling my growth and professional motivations.
Academic Distinction and Scholarships
Merit Scholarships
2018-2023
Awarded a Full-Tuition Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies
Named a Global Pathways Scholar and Received a Study Abroad Merit Scholarship
Awarded a 50% Tuition Merit Scholarship for Graduate Studies
Academic Honors
2018-2022
Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA in 90th percentile), 2022
Named to the Dean's List, 2018-2022
Distinctive Participation
Out4Undergrad Engineering Conference
2018-2020
Represented NYU in 2018 as the sole first-year engineer among 125 attendees
Participated in a three-day conference at Cargill Headquarters in Minneapolis, networking with other LGBTQ engineers, attending keynote presentations on biomedical engineering, and engaging in leadership workshops, as well as career fair involvement
NYU STEM Leadership Cohort
2021
Engaged in professional development workshops such as networking, professional branding, soft-skill enhancement, and leadership practice with six other upperclassman and graduate cohort members
Peer Advocacy and Leadership
Frequent Panelist at NYU Events
2021-2023
Invited to speak as a panelist for NYU Tandon's freshman class on leadership skills
Invited to speak as a panelist for NYU Tandon’s first-generation student body on academic and professional engagement
Invited to speak as a panelist for NYU's entire faculty on identity
Event Chair of NYU LGBTQ STEM Event
2021
Spearheaded a university-wide virtual event with student, faculty, and industry speakers, focusing on career development and networking opportunities for NYU's LGBTQ STEM community
NYU Pre-Health Mentorship Program
2020-2022
Offered resources and weekly guidance to enhance coursework comprehension and improve time-management
Supported newly admitted students in overcoming challenges in pre-health and engineering curricula, while navigating professional environments as LGBTQ individuals
HEAL Clinical Education Ambassador
2021
Represented HEAL by networking with the NYU pre-health community, connecting students to remote clinical shadowing experiences
Hosted information sessions and presentations to link colleagues with doctors across various specialties