Hello and welcome to my e-portfolio! My name is Claire and I am an Environmental Science major, Eminence Fellow, and Stamps Scholar of tOSU Class of 2020!
G.O.A.L.S.
Global Awareness: In trying to cultivate my global awareness, I have become involved in Ohio State’s chapter of UNICEF. UNICEF is an organization dedicated to providing humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. At OSU, we are dedicated to advocacy, education, and fundraising for UNICEF. The proceeds of the UNICEF Ball taking place this January go to Syrian Refugee children.
Original Inquiry: I am becoming PADI Open Water Scuba Certified so that I will be able to expand my studies of the Environment to the Ocean in hopes of learning more as well as finding ways to protect the Earth’s reefs.
Academic Enrichment: I will be conducting scientific research at Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Hills, Illinois this summer.
Leadership Development: I am proud to be on the Executive Board of Unicef Ohio State, to help defend the rights of children everywhere.
Service Engagement: I actively participate in Unicef Ohio State, Best Food Forward, and Enlighten to better serve my fellow buckeyes and people everywhere.
Pre-College Career
Claire Juracka
clairejuracka28@gmail.com 1-714-321-5417
Academic Prospects: Environmental Science
Academics/Clubs:
LINCOLN-WAY EAST HIGH SCHOOL, Frankfort, Illinois.
WEIGHTED GPA: 5.55
• President and Member, Mu Alpha Theta, 2013-2016
• Vice President (2015-2016), Treasurer (2014-2015), and Member, Pi Sigma Pi, 2013-2016
• Peer Helper, Peer Mediator, and Peer Mentor, 2012-2016
• Freshman/Sophomore Cross Country, Two-time State Team Qualifier, 2012 & 2013
• Member, National Honors Society, 2014-2016
• Project Leader (gel electrophoresis chamber), Science Club, 2014-2016
• Team Captain, Homecoming Olympics, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
• Junior and Senior Physical Education Student Leader
• Read-For-A-Lifetime and Book Club, 2014-2016
• PSAT Semi-finalist
• AP Scholar
• Illinois State Scholar
Music:
• Choir Vice President (2015-2016), Tri-M Music Honors Society, 2014-2016
• Vice President (2014-2015) and Member, Vocal Jazz (True Blue, Blue Notes, Blue Revue), 2012-2016
• Secretary and Member, Chorale (Top Curricular Choir), 2014-2016
• Member, Madrigals (Renaissance Singing), 2013-2015
• Assistant Acting Director and Cast Member, Spring Musical, 2012-2016
Professional Experience:
LINCOLN-WAY EAST AQUATIC CENTER, Frankfort, IL (2014-2016)
Lifeguard, Swim Lessons Teacher, Mom and Tot Swim Instructor
• Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
• Gave private and group swim lessons to children 3 & up
• Led Mom and Tot classes, parents and children 3 & under
• Work one on one with children with special needs
TUTOR
• In Biology and any level of high school Mathematics
70 hours total of Community Service with the following Organizations:
-LWE Prairie Restoration
-Greater Chicago Food Depository
-Chicago Marathon (2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015)
-Frankfort Food Pantry
-Lincoln-Way East Music Department
Artifacts
This quote by Stephen Hawking has really stuck with me. I personally believe that human beings need to come together as a race to save the planet.
About Me
Claire Juracka is an Eminence Fellow and Stamps Scholar in the OSU Class of 2020. She is an honors first year Environmental Science major and Global Option minor, with aspirations to become an Environmental Professional in sustainability. She is passionate about protecting the Environment and helping others. She served on the Executive Board of UNICEF at OSU to and a Team Captain for Buckeyethon (dance marathon that raises money for children’s cancer). She conducts undergraduate research with an emphasis on coral bleaching and environmental conservation. Her passion for windsurfing and snorkeling in Florida, Hawaii, Aruba, and Belize has inspired Claire to take to the water to protect the ecosystems she loves. This summer, she will be volunteering at Lake Katherine Nature Center, working as a Nature Camp Counselor, and becoming PADI open water scuba certified.
