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Emily Carter
Interested Major: Biomedical Engineering
Emily is a senior with a passion for medical innovation and community service. She volunteers weekly at the local children’s hospital, leads her school’s STEM Club, and recently completed a research project on affordable prosthetics. She hopes to develop accessible medical technology that improves lives in underserved communities.
Jordan Ramirez
Interested Major: Computer Science
Jordan is a first-generation college student who discovered his love for coding in ninth grade. He founded his school’s first Robotics Team, tutors middle-school students in math, and works part-time at a local grocery store to save for college. Jordan hopes to pursue software development and create tech solutions that support small businesses in rural areas.
Sophia Bennett
Interested Major: Environmental Engineering
Sophia is a dedicated science student focused on sustainability and clean water initiatives. She leads her school’s Science Club, conducted a watershed research project, and volunteers with local environmental groups. She hopes to design practical, affordable solutions that protect natural resources and support healthier communities.