Dawson Baker

I am a rising Sophomore at Texas A&M University majoring in Industrial Engineering, minoring in Mathematics.

• Global Financial Markets & Investments, Spring 2023, Presented a detailed financial analysis on the financial health of Verizon and its relation to competitors., Worked in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Newtonian Physics, Spring 2025, Learned how to apply Newtons 2nd Law, energy, and momentum linearly and angularly.
• Calculus (Honors I, II): Fall 2024 - Spring 2025, Learned Calculus I & II
• Chinese (I, II, Honors III & IV), Fall 2020 - Spring 2024, Gained a basic proficiency and capability to understand, write and speak the language.
• Latin (I, Honors II & III), Fall 2019 - Spring 2022, Translated portions of Commentarii de Bello Gallico by Julius Caesar., Developed basic understanding of the language that will be useful when learning other romance languages.

• Co-leader, Classics Club, Fall 2022 - Spring 2024, Helped find a new faculty advisor to replace the previous advisor., Read and analyzed classic literature such as Crime and Punishment and The Canterbury Tales.
• Leader, Poetry Club, Fall 2022 - Spring 2024, Produced numerous works., Published works in the school magazine, Pegasus.
• Founder, Independent Writing Group, Spring 2023 - Present, Founded an independent writing group that meets weekly., Developed writing strategies with aspiring writers ranging in age from high school to retirement.

Haverford School Athlete, Fall 2020 - Winter 2023, Crew, Haverford, PA, Rowed in the lightweight division for high school varsity., Competed in Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA) league., Competed in Philadelphia Flick Series - One of the most competitive leagues in the country.

Volunteer Work, Spring 2023, Worked with local chapter of Habitat for Humanity., Built picnic tables to enhance public parks in underserved neighborhoods., Actively supported operations at the chapter's retail store.