SwM - Cohort 8 (Fall 2024)
SwM - Cohort 8 (Fall 2024)
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University of Victoria
Alice is a second year Computer Science student at the University of Victoria. In her field, she enjoys exploring unique ways to solve problems in computation solutions and building cool projects. In her free time, you can find her doing crafts, reading or rock climbing. Something interesting about Alice is she nearly chose law over computer science.
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University of Prince Edward Island
Estefanía is a second-year Biotechnology student at the University of Prince Edward Island. In her field, she enjoys exploring innovative research in areas like women's health and environmental sustainability. In her free time, Estefanía loves to dance, enjoy walks in nature, and spend quality time with her friends. She also cherishes the moments spent on video calls with her family, staying connected with them despite the distance. Something unique about Estefania is her deep connection to her Bolivian heritage and the strong sense of family that has shaped her. She believes in the importance of building community and understanding that the people and environment around us play a fundamental role in shaping who we are. For her, creating meaningful connections with others and honoring her cultural roots are essential to personal growth and collective well-being.
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University of British Columbia
Irene Li is a 4th-year Biology student at UBC. In her field, she enjoys Cell and Developmental Biology. In her free time, you can find her hanging out with her friends. Something unique/interesting/quirky about Irene is she has a super sweet tooth.
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York University
Jasmine is a 4th year Digital Media Game Arts student at York University. In her field, she enjoys designing comm-tech models that are visually striking, while rooted in the study of human interaction. In her free time, you can find her playing tabletop role-playing games and drawing. Something quirky about Jasmine is that she accidentally sparked a trend in a small community.
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Western University
Kaleigh McNaughton is a first year business student at Western university. In her field, she enjoys problem solving and critical thinking in case based studies in finance. In her free time, you can find her reading a book or playing soccer. Something interesting about Kaleigh is that she loves Harry Potter.
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University of British Columbia
Kassiyet has been at University of British Columbia for 1 year. The best part about her role is combine her interests in business and computer science while being part of a diverse community. Something Kassiyet is professionally proud of is one of the 19 International Scholars awarded a prestigious full-ride scholarship with an acceptance rate of less than 2%. One of her goals is leverage her skills in both business and technology to create innovative solutions that address real-world challenges. Something unique about Kassiyet is she founded an ENACTUS club in her hometown in Kazakhstan, where she led projects that provided educational opportunities to rural students and became a National ENACTUS semifinalist.
Kimmie is a third year computer science student at UBC . In her field, she enjoys exploring software development and building applications that improve user experiences. In her free time, you can find her running or experimenting with new recipes. Something interesting about Kimmie is that she is currently pursuing a second degree after having a career in finance.
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University of Toronto
Kristen Lee Pack is a 3rd year Digital Enterprise Management Specialist student at the University of Toronto Mississauga. In her field, she enjoys digital marketing. In her free time, you can find her latin dancing. Something interesting about Kristen is that she was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Laura is a 4th year Computer Science (major) and Mathematics (minor) student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. In her field, she enjoys databases, sorting algorithms, and working with other inspiring women in CS. In her free time, you can find her knitting sweaters or rock climbing. Something interesting about Laura is that she went to Mandi, India during her IQP (study abroad) term to study woodcarving in the area.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Natalie Tierney is a graduate applied statistics student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). In her field, she enjoys finding data driven solutions at the intersection of math, computer science and technology. In her free time, you can find her on the basketball court with the WPI club team, playing in the flute choir, coordinating events with WPI's chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) or hiking! Something unique/interesting/quirky about Natalie is she loves exploring new coffee shops and ranking their donuts with friends.
Rachel is a third year Business and Computer Science student at the University of British Columbia. In her field, she enjoys business analysis, data analysis, and project management. In her free time, you can find her outdoors (hiking, kayaking, snowboarding) or exploring new cafes/restaurants. Something interesting about Rachel is that she can type ~140 words per minute.
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University of Toronto
Sarah is a 3rd year Bachelor of Information student at the University of Toronto. In her field, she enjoys making an impact through digital transformation, specifically through process optimization and software products. In her free time, you can find her in hackathons. Something unique about Sarah is that she loves fast paced environments and challenges.
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University of Alberta
Cali is a 3rd year Masters student in statistics at the University of Alberta. In her field, she enjoys applying machine learning algorithms for generating microscopy data. In her free time, you can find her playing with her two cats, Mew and Kumquat. Something interesting about Cali is that she was born in Seoul, South Korea.