I have made many efforts in the past year to reach my goals and develop myself as a person. I have developed my global awareness by educating myself on systemic racism and advocating for those who are negatively affected by it. I continue to educate myself every day about the struggles of others and will continue to do this to develop my global awareness. I have developed my goal for original inquiry by participating in research with the Indoor Environmental Quality lab on SARS-CoV-2 transmission. I am extending what I learn in class to real-world research that could benefit many people. I will continue to conduct research and develop these skills with hopes that this new knowledge will make a difference in the world. I have developed my academic enrichment goal by taking rigorous courses (my prerequisites for medical school). These classes require a lot of motivation and time, but I work hard to reach my goal of one day becoming a doctor. This is the goal I have particularly excelled at, as academics are one of my main priorities. I know that if I one day will be a doctor, I must be knowledgable and determined. I have worked toward my leadership goal through my service, being a leader for kindergarteners through Kindergarten Corps. I try to motivate them and give them a role model. I am also an ambassador for the College of Public Health, where I serve as a leader and mentor for upcoming undergraduates. This is one goal I want to focus my attention on, as being a good leader is a quality I want to have. Lastly, I have developed my service engagement goal by starting a couple of new service projects, one being tutoring through Kindergarten Corps and the other being College Mentors for Kids. I have a passion for working with children and want to continue doing service in this area. Participating in service is a very important aspect of my life and this is a goal I will continue to develop.
Artifact 1
The novel Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder tells the story of an impoverished nation. Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, has a corrupt government and a poor health care system. Public Health is a major topic of discussion, as people are constantly dying from preventable disease. I chose this artifact because it has shown me the necessity of the public health field in developing countries. They need an immense amount of help to catch up to countries like the United States. I wish to be someone who can help the people of countries like Haiti live longer and more healthy lives, and the public health field is the way to do so. By reading this book, I learned that broken governments can lead to poor health in a nation, so the policy aspect of medicine is just as important as treatment. If we learn to prevent, there will be less need for damage control. This novel will guide me into a professional career and serve as motivation to help those who cannot help themselves.
Welcome to my Honors & Scholars e-Portfolio
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Year in Review
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G.O.A.L.S.
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- Global Awareness: Students cultivate and develop their appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences. For example, consider course work, study abroad, involvement in cultural organizations or activities, etc.
- Original Inquiry: Honors & Scholars students understand the research process by engaging in experiences ranging from in-class scholarly endeavors to creative inquiry projects to independent experiences with top researchers across campus and in the global community. For example, consider research, creative productions or performances, advanced course work, etc.
- Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
- Leadership Development: Honors & Scholars students develop leadership skills that can be demonstrated in the classroom, in the community, in their co-curricular activities, and in their future roles in society.
- Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.]
Career
The file attached to the above link is my Curriculum vitae (CV) as of January 2021. It summarizes my experiences and qualifications from the last 2 years.
My involvement includes being an active member of the Mount Leadership Society Scholars, Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity, Public Health Ambassadors, and Delta Omega Kappa Sorority. Through these organizations, I have developed leadership skills and a passion for service, especially in philanthropy with Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
My CV also summarizes my research experience, including working as a research assistant in the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) laboratory under Dr. Karen Dannemiller and for XaTek Inc. This past winter, I held an internship with XaTek Inc. at the Cleveland Clinic Global Cardiovascular Innovations Center and worked with researchers at Case Western Reserve University to design and test a point-of-care device that evaluates the hemostatic process. My research was focused on validating the device against a known standard by collecting data from processed blood samples from healthy donors and those with blood abnormalities. The validation of this device is necessary for the prevention and maintenance of blood diseases, and as an intern, I dedicated much of my time to seeing this through. Within the IEQ lab, I am working with Sarah Haines to isolate and identify fungi species that grow within house dust to characterize gene expression across species and determine chemical emissions. This is an emerging challenge in public health, as the species in our house dust may contribute to asthma risk. I am a research distinction candidate within the College of Public Health and will use this research to write my undergraduate thesis.
Throughout my undergraduate career, I have also developed a passion for service, which I will carry in all my future endeavors. I am a volunteer at Riverside Hospital and a tutor for Kindergarten Corps, which aims to promote literacy and critical thinking skills in Kindergarteners. I receive infinite joy when working with children, so I will focus my future efforts on helping underserved children in my Columbus community, through College Mentors for Kids and Kindergarten Corps. My dream is to carry this passion into my future career- to care for underserved children in a clinical setting.
Artifact 2
My second artifact is the pin I received after being initiated into the Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity. Last semester, I went through the recruitment process and received a bid to join this organization. This was the first time in months that I felt truly proud of something I accomplished, as I worked hard to reach this position. Through joining Phi Delta Epsilon, I have found a community of people who are just as passionate about the medical field as I am. Everyone in this fraternity has the end goal of becoming a physician and they are there to help others on their journey to medical school. I am truly appreciative of the guidance and support I have received through this community and look forward to passing down the wisdom I will gain over my next few years at Ohio State.
About Me
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