Volunteering

Letters to a Pre-scientist Pen-Pal Program

Nov 2023 - Present

Engage in regular correspondence with a pre-scientist student at an urban high school primarily serving low-income, diverse, and disadvantaged youth, including a significant number of English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities.
Actively contribute to fostering interest in STEM among youth facing socioeconomic and educational barriers, promoting STEM education and literacy in a community marked by limited resources and academic opportunities.

Research Mentor and Project Supervisor

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023, Medicine4Youth Organisation

Provided expert consultation to 33 teams of high school and undergraduate students on best practices in STEM research and academic writing.
Advised on the development and execution of research methodologies tailored to review articles, ensuring robust academic rigour.
Served as the principal advisor in overseeing the end-to-end process of research article creation, from conceptualisation to final submission.

STEM Ambassador

Feb 2017 - Dec 2020, STEM Learning UK

Led workshops and hands-on activities, and shared my professional experiences, with the ultimate goal of breaking down the barriers that often deter students from pursuing STEM fields.
Organised and facilitated engaging STEM workshops for over 500 students.
Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum-aligned STEM activities.

Student Ambassador

Feb 2017 - Jun 2018, Marketing and Recruitment Office at the University of Glasgow

Provided campus tours and addressed queries of prospective students and parents.
Assisted in organising and executing university open days and other marketing events.

Retail and Customer Service Volunteer

Sep 2014 - Dec 2014, Barnardo's Charity, Glasgow