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Background
Background
Since I stepped into my eighth-grade science classroom, the world around has fascinated me. I started trying to take as many challenging science courses as I could. In tenth grade, while taking AP Chemistry, I was also applying to independent high schools. When I saw the MARC program – where you decide what interests you and what you want to explore – it sounded amazing. While it has taken me some time to find a project that sticks, I have enjoyed the process and am looking forward to conducting my research.
I have already completed AP Chemistry and AP Biology, and Advanced Physics with Calculus Honors, so I feel prepared to conquer the technical aspect of growing potatoes on Mars. Last summer, I completed a statistics course through the University of Chicago, which further enhanced my math base and will allow me to tackle the challenge of analyzing my data and finding trends.
Credentials/Experience
Credentials/Experience
Here I am in ninth grade performing at the Valentines Day Dinner.
Math and Science Classes:
Current: Multivariable Calculus Honors, MARC Independent Research II Honors, Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors
Past: Advanced Physics with Calculus Honors, Advanced Calculus Honors, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Precalculus with Trigonometry Honors, Programming in C++, Physics and the Universe, Honors Geometry, Honors Advanced Algebra, Accelerated Algebra I
I have played the harp since third grade, and been first-chair harp and soloist in: New Village School Orchestra, Mill Valley Middle School Chamber Music, Marin Symphony Youth Orchestra Crescendo, and Tamalpais High School Symphonic Orchestra.
I am the Founder and Director of the MA Peer Tutoring Program.
I was in a conservatory ballet program at Marin Conservatory of Dance until recently, and have been dancing since I was three-and-a-half.
I tutor with Crossroads.
I am a part of the Women in STEM club, as well as a member of Model UN.
I volunteer at the SF Marin Food Bank.
I received an Award for Excellence in my Honors Advanced Algebra class at Stanford Online High School.
I took a programming in C++ class last year.
Motivation
Motivation
During quarantine, I did quite a few experiments for my AP Chem class.
In seventh grade, I did a project on the amount of water cacti need to grow. That project was not a success, but I learned a lot from the experience and want to create a successful project this time.
My long-term goal is to contribute to our understanding of how and why plants grow in different circumstances.
My short term goal is to grow potatoes in imitation Mars soil.
I really want to go to a university with strong math and science departments, an emphasis on STEM, and good research opportunities.
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