Founded an outreach program teaching physics concepts to low-income girls in Ghana.

Designed workshops, recruited mentors, and raised funds for science kits.

Goal: increase representation of women in physics and engineering.

Conducted a summer internship at a local engineering lab.

Assisted in experiments on energy transfer, heat systems, and material stress testing.

Gained hands-on experience with mechanical systems and research methods.

Organized workshops for Women’s Day and Africa Day to promote diversity and equity.

Led student committees on representation in STEM.

Celebrated Ghanaian heritage through cultural events, food fairs, and language workshops.

Helped organize a “Cultural Day” event where students presented their backgrounds.

Volunteered as a tutor for underclassmen struggling in physics and calculus.

Designed problem sets and offered exam prep sessions.

Focused on building the mechanical framework of competition robots.

Specialized in gears, torque, and motion efficiency.

Led a sub-team that collaborated with coders and electronics specialists.

Competed in regional and national science fairs.

Projects included building a low-cost solar water heater and experimenting with electromagnets.

Earned recognition for innovative designs and presentations.

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The Applicant

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Johns Hopkins University

Academics at a Glance

1550 SAT

Demographics

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