Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is predicted to affect 13.8 million Americans by mid-century [1]. Additionally, AD is the fifth leading cause of death for those 65 and older in the United States [1]. Not only does Alzheimer’s disease cause stress to family members and caregivers, in 2022 the care given to AD patients costed about $339.5 billion [1]. Consequently, early detection of Alzheimer’s disease offers considerable emotional, physical, and financial gains (“Facts and Figures”).
I was nominated by my professors from CSUF to be recognized for this award
This scholarship was established by Dr. Edsel Stiel and Mrs. Laurie Stiel to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated a strong interest and ability in mathematics. In order to qualify, a student must be nominated by faculty.
My professors in the U-RISE program selected me for this award because of my strong academic background and excellent credentials.
My collaborator and I presented at the Orange County BioStatistics Symposium where we won Best Data Visualiation.
I earned a Travel Scholarship to participate in the Modern Math Workshop and NDiSTEM conference in Portland, Oregon.
In both 2022 and 2023 I earned this scholarship. It is given to one student in the mathematics department at CSUF who exemplifies scholatics achievement, is a part of university accomplishments and activities, and participates in community service.
I was awarded this scholarship in 2023. This scholarship assists female students with their educational expenses. It was created to recognize and support women majoring in STEM.
I was supported in 2023 to continue my research in Alzheimer's Disease.
I was recognized in 2023 for my research in Alzheimer's Disease and child development.
I was recognized in 2023 for my contribution to the CSUF chapter of SIAM.
I was recognized in 2023 for providing exceptional leadership and support to students at CSUF.
During the Spring 2023 semester I was supported for my Alzheimer's research.
Every semester at CSUF I was on the Dean's Honor list.
U-RISE Thesis Defense at California State University, Fullerton under PI, Dr. Sam Behseta
Title: Exploring the Effect of a Group of Predictors on Alzheimer’s Disease Progression Using Statistical Machine Learning Techniques
The American Association for the Advancement of Science - Pacific Division Annual Conference, at University of San Diego under PI, Dr. Stephanie Reich
Title: Stress, Screens, and Crying Scenes: Analyzing Cyclical Concerns in Child Development
SIAM Mini Poster Session at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. under PI, Dr. Sam Behseta
Title: Exploring the effect of a group of predictors on Alzheimer’s disease progression using statistical machine learning techniques
Student Creative Activities and Research Day in Fullerton under PI, Dr. Stepanie Reich
Title: Stress, Screens, and Crying Scenes: Analyzing Cyclical Concerns in Child Development
Second CSU Mathematical Conference at California State University, Bakersfield under PI, Dr. Sam Behseta
Title: Exploring the Effect of a Group of Predictors on Alzheimer’s Disease Progression Using Statistical Machine Learning Techniques
Electronic Undergraduate Statistics Research Conference under PI, Dr. Stephanie Reich
Title: Stress, Screens, and Crying Scenes: Analyzing Cyclical Concerns in Child Development
National Diversity in STEM Conference (SACNAS) in Portland under PI, Dr. Stephanie Reich
Title: Stress, Screens, and Crying Scenes: Analyzing Cyclical Concerns in Child Development
Orange County Biostatistics Program in Irvine under PI, Dr. Stephanie Reich
Title: Stress, Screens, and Crying Scenes: Analyzing Cyclical Concerns in Child Development
CSUF Summer Research Symposium in Fullerton under PI, Dr. Stephanie Reich
Title: Screen Time Struggles: An Exploration of Infant Media Usage and Parental Stress Levels Over Time
Student Creative Activities and Research Day in Fullerton under PI, Dr. Babak Shahbaba
Title: How Smart Phones Affect Infant Language Development
First CSU Mathematical Conference at California State University, Northridge under PI, Dr. Babak Shahbaba
Title: How Smart Phones Affect Infant Language Development
SIAM Mini Poster Session at California State University, Fullerton under PI, Dr. Babak Shahbaba
Title: How Smart Phones Affect Infant Language Development
CSUF Summer Research Symposium at California State University, Fullerton under PI, Dr. Babak Shahbaba
Title: How Smart Phones Affect Infant Language Development
SoCal Data Science Research Symposium at University of California, Irvine under PI, Dr. Babak Shahbaba
Title: How Smart Phones Affect Infant Language Development
In the 2023 academic year I served as the president for the SIAM Chapter at CSUF. One of the biggest skills I have developed in this position is delegating tasks. I used to have a habit of taking on multiple tasks. I have learned this is not effective nor productive. I have been able to allow others to get valuable experience completing certain tasks and take stress off of myself
I served as the public relations manager for SIAM from Fall 2022 to Spring 2023. In this postion I stayed in touch with our members via social media and made information about our club accessible. I also coordinated with other board members to plan events, like career talks, so that our members see what jobs they can obtain with a mathematics degree.
I was a supplemental Instruction leader from Fall 2021 to Spring 2023. As a SI leader, I lead a group discussion for students taking lower level mathematics courses. Being an SI Leader helped me further my leadership and communication skills by finding multiple ways to explain mathematical concepts that my students viewed as difficult. Furthermore, I learned how important having compassion and creating a supportive environment was. I worked every session to make it a priority to understand and support my students not just academically, but personally. This allowed me to connect with my students, and made them feel comfortable sharing their challenges with me. They knew I would do my best to help them inside and outside the classroom. Being an SI leader taught me that success goes further than the technical aspects; it involves creating a safe space for individuals to thrive.
Consortium for the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education & the American Statistical Association Undergraduate Statistics Project Competition
In 2024 I was a successful participant in the USPROC competition.
Consortium for Mathematics & its Applications Competition
In 2023 I was a successful participant in COMAP competition.
In 2023 and 2024 I was a participant in DataFest at the University of California, Los Angeles.