HELLO, I'M
Sanai Nicole Edwards
College Prep Student
About
My Career Aspirations
I am Senior, interested in becoming either a Physical Therapist or an Orthopedic Surgeon. I personally cannot imagine going through the rest of my life without somehow being connected to sports and biology/medicine. As an athlete who consistently gets injured, I aspire to become a surgeon or medical professional to whom students and/or professional athletes can turn to diagnose, treat, repair, and/or correct their injuries and/or conditions so that they may return as quickly as possible to their sport.
Education
2021- Present
Junior (Prefect)
Cate School, Carpinteria, CA —
High School Diploma (’25)
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4.09 GPA Weighted
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Notable Courses: AP Human Biology & Calculus AB
Skills
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Problem Solving
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Critical Thinking
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Public Speaking
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Debate
Internships & Programs
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Emory Winship Cancer Institute Research Scholar (6 weeks, summer ’24)- 1 of 10 scholars selected to conduct & present cancer research Multiple Myeloma Cell Sensitivity to an experimental drug to Emory Oncologists & medical professional
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Dr. Obinwanne F. Ugwonali, M.D., Shadow Experience (summer ‘24)- shadowed Dr. Ugwonali, a double-board certified orthopedic surgeon: attended patient consultation and observed surgery.
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CDC Detective Museum Camp Scholar (1 week, summer ’24)-1 of 27 out of 702 selected to participate in an interdisciplinary public health educational program.
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Piedmont Hosp. High School Nurse Camp Scholar (3 days, summer ’24)- 1 of 15 selected to train in basic wound care/first aid treatment, CPR & emergency management techniques.
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NASA Goddard Internship-Medical Director (10 weeks, summer ‘23)- conducted patient intake and hearing tests; took patients’ vitals & checked results of TB Skin Tests; presented research on infectious disease present in the Metro DC, Maryland, & Virginia area.
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SMASH Academy Summer Medical & STEM Program (3 weeks)- Stanford Medical School (Summer ’23-medical focus) & Spelman College (Summers ’21 & ’22-CS focus): CS Training; leadership development; CPR certification training; developed app prototype addressing medical care disparities in marginalized communities.
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EMPOWER Environmental Health Program (summer ‘22)- conducted testing on air, water, & soil quality.
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Science Journal Club Inaugural Cohort member (summer ’21)- learned STEM Literacy skills.
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Transformation Alliance Youth Leadership (summer ‘20)- studied urban planning & racial inequities in Atlanta housing & transportation
Awards
Community Service
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Girl Scouts -Awarded Bronze & Silver Awards-working on Gold Award
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Basketball & Lacrosse All League Hon. Mention (’24)
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Most improved Basketball Player at Cate (’23 &’24)
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Founder, Scholars Social Club at Cate (2021)
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Co-Founder Scholars Social Podcast (2020)
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Top 6- Harvard Summer Internation Debate (Aug ’20)
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Top 4 Amazing Shake Competition/Interview w/ CBS News-Gail King (Feb ’20)
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2nd Place Math Counts National Video Challenge (May ‘19)
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Model UN Best Negotiator & Robotics Best Team Design Award & Judges’ Award (‘19)
Founded book club for seasoned seniors (May ’20-Aug ‘21)
Volunteer Tutor-Carpinteria Elem. Schools
(Fall 2021)
Volunteer 2021-Present
Habitat for Humanity volunteer
Santa Barbara Zoo volunteer
Rincon City Garden Project
Food Bank Volunteer
Carpinteria Beach Clean Up
Volunteer 2021-Present
Founder- Virtual Tutoring Service for elementary/middle school students
Activities
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(2024-2025) Prefect for incoming freshman dorm & Round Square Board Member (conference selection committee)
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(2024-2025) Varsity Lacrosse (starting goalie)
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(2024-2025) School Safety Committee (only student on the committee)
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(2022-2025) HEAD: Black Student Union Women’s Affiliation Group, & Communications Committee
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(2021-2025) Varsity Basketball (starting forward); Captain (2025)
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(2021-2023) Varsity Track (100m, 200m, 4x100m, & 4x200m relay)
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(2021-present) Model UN Delegate; Student Ambassador Tour Guide