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