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Ayah Shalan

Mobile,AL

Summary

Honors Civil Engineering student with a Mathematics minor, focusing on structural engineering and architectural design. Passionate about innovative, sustainable structures and eager to apply research experience and technical skills through hands-on projects and collaborative work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief of Staff

Jaguar Productions
05.2025 - Current
  • Oversees organization operations, manages a $200,000+ budget in balance to University records, posts all expenditures to committee budgets
  • Coordinates meeting agendas, internal communications, resignations, and logistics for events on a campus of 14,000 students

Membership Chair

Jaguar Productions
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Lead recruitment and engagement for Board members, serving as a JP representative on orientation, FYE, and Get on Board Day
  • Enhanced member retention through leadership development & event planning

Student Researcher

Alabama School of Math and Science
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted experimental analysis on ozone depletion mitigation; Explored the potential of sodium ascorbate as a novel method for neutralizing stratospheric chlorine radicals in chlorofluorocarbons
  • Awarded Honorable Mention, TOSHIBA/NSTA ExploraVision Science Competition
  • Scored in Top 10% of 2,000 nationally recognized projects in the competition

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering | Minor: Mathematics

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
05.2028

Relevant Coursework/Technical Skills

  • AutoCAD: Designed blueprint of USA’s Stanky Field Baseball Stadium for academic project using Microstation
  • Surveying & Geomatics: Hands-on labs using total stations, measuring elevations & benchmarks
  • Strong foundation in calculus, physics, structural analysis (in-progress), and problem-solving

Activities

  • Honors College Ambassador
  • Society of Women Engineers Member
  • American Society of Civil Engineers Member
  • Muslim Student Association Member
  • Chief Science Officer (08/2022 - 05/2024)

Awards

  • Jag on the Rise South Student Excellence Award (April 2025): Recognized for outstanding efforts in making remarkable impact on campus through leadership
  • Freshman Leadership Scholarship (March 2024): Competitively selected amongst applicants based on leadership statewide and nationally throughout high school
  • Whiddon Honors College Scholarship (March 2024): Selected to receive one of the limited number of Whiddon Scholarships offered by the College in the amount of $12,500 per school year based on exceptional efforts in academia, leadership, and overall excellence
  • Concentration with Distinction and Outstanding Senior in Mathematics (May 2024)
  • Concentration with Distinction and Outstanding Senior in Visual Arts (May 2024)

Research

"Use of Sodium Ascorbate to Neutralize Stratospheric Chlorine Radicals" (2022-2023): 

  • This study aimed to address the environmental challenges posed by ozone depletion and climate change by investigating an alternative to traditional solutions. This involved detailed analysis of chemical reactions and the feasibility of sodium ascorbate in reducing chlorine's harmful impact on the ozone layer.

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English

Timeline

Chief of Staff

Jaguar Productions
05.2025 - Current

Membership Chair

Jaguar Productions
08.2024 - 05.2025

Student Researcher

Alabama School of Math and Science
01.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering | Minor: Mathematics

University of South Alabama
Ayah Shalan