Josephine Brunn Lake
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
I am a current high school Senior at Montgomery Blair High School with an interest in engineering and a pre-med track. I am in the 4-year Communications Arts Program, which emphasizes cohort-based learning and developing writing, reading, analysis, research, and presentation skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Science and Engineering Intern
University of Maryland
06.2025 - Current
- I began my internship at the University of Maryland, Chemical and Nuclear Engineering department in June 2025 through the Summer RISE internship program. Out of 3,000 students, 1,000 were selected for the program; Out of 1,000 students, I was the only intern placed at the Laboratory.
- In my internship, I have analyzed data, learned about opportunities in machine learning, and contributed to data collection used by government researchers and engineers for nationally necessary software.
- I am also a primary coder and designer of the site UI, which has required me to become proficient in Django, HTML, and React.
Biology, Physics, History, English, Math Tutor
Stepping Stone Tutoring
09.2024 - Current
- As a Stepping Stone tutor, I help students understand all aspects of biology to ensure they're prepared to excel in their coursework through working alongside different learning methods, using my oral and written skills to provide useful teaching, and personally creating homework to test their specific skills.
- I work alongside students as young as 6 and as old as 17.
- As a tutor, I prioritize effective communication and planning skills. It requires consistent organization, decision-making, and thoughtfulness.
Science National Honor Society Senior Officer & Art Officer
Montgomery Blair High School
09.2024 - Current
- In the 2024-2025 school year was the Art Officer of the Montgomery Blair High School Science Honors Society. I managed all graphic design and creative endeavors of the club while also contributing to event planning for special holidays and club-centered festivities.
- In the 2025-2026 school year, I am a Senior Officer, the highest position for a student, alongside 3 other Officers. I, with my peers, organize all events, host meetings and presentations, provide scholarship and internship opportunities, and connect with my school's Broadcasting Network (BNC) to make adverts and encourage student participation for the 2026-2027 school year.
Teen Lead Volunteer
KID Museum
08.2024 - Current
- I am a Teen Lead Volunteer, leading 10+ teen volunteers in a STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Math) interactive museum, the KID Museum, in Bethesda. I volunteer biweekly on Sundays.
- During the summer, I volunteered as a camp counselor for over 70 hours, working with grades 6-8 on videography, tinkering, and project development skills.
- I was chosen as a Teen Innovator in the 2024 - 2025 school year, learning about coding, engineering, and STEM-related career advancement every Tuesday during the school year and summer intensive, where I prototyped and completed a project to show to company administrators. My project was green-lit and will be implemented into the Museum with necessary edits.
Lead Ambassador
Montgomery Blair High School
08.2024 - Current
- I am a Lead ambassador for my high school, aiding my community, staff, and peers during events such as Back to School Night and General Info sessions. I also introduce new students to their classes and show them the available tools to succeed at Montgomery Blair.
National Art Honor Society Vice President
Montgomery Blair High School
09.2023 - Current
- As a current Vice President of the National Honors Art Society, I assist in organization and management, ensuring club activities reflect the interests of participants and opportunities for art competitions and scholarship are available.
- I have been a Vice President for two years as of the 2025-2026 school year. I was a member in my 10th grade year, the 2023-2024 school year, and advanced my position in my junior year.
- Increased club exposure to opportunities for portfolio refinement and scholarships.
Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of the USA
09.2023 - Current
- I aid younger troops aged 8-12, volunteer 5+ hours a month, and work alongside peers to assist the DC-Maryland Community.
- I've starred in an official Girl Scouts advert filmed at the University of Maryland for the official Girl Scouts social media, contributed over 100 hours of service, and have completed my Silver Trefoil; I also hosted a robotics workshop for middle schoolers to earn their robotics badges and learn about opportunities in tech.
- I am now on track to complete my Gold Award - the highest Girl Scout achievement - in September of 2025, which will promote STEM career development for grades 6-10.
Artist & Art Editor
Silver Chips Print
09.2023 - Current
- I am a co-editor for the Art Department at my school's winning newspaper, 'Silver Chips Print'.
- I manage over 10+ artists and dedicate upwards of 15 hours a month to ensuring artists and writers connect best to represent the goals of the print for that cycle.
- I was an artist in grades 10-11 and was selected for Art Editor in the spring of my Junior year, where I assumed the position after the Seniors left campus and led the final cycle for that year, 2024-2025.
UMD Brin Math Camp Participant
University of Maryland, College Park
06.2025 - 07.2025
- I was selected for the highly competitive UMD Brin Math Camp, which requires the completion of calculus 1 and 2, where I spent 25+ hours in the summer before my senior year learning about different branches of math and engaging in lectures, problem-solving, and celebratory events.
- This opportunity showed me the chances to grow and the numerous ways math connects to my future goals.
Summer Intern
FDA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Over the summer of my rising Junior year, I participated in the FDA Summer Rise program at the Office of Digital Transformation.
- I worked alongside AWS and learned about cybersecurity, general coding, machine learning, networking and career advancement, and opportunities in medicine and health regulation.
- Out of 3,000 applicants, I was one of the 1,000 selected and in a cohort of ~25 peers for highly competitive placement.
Education
High School diploma - Communication Arts Program
Montgomery Blair High School
Silver Spring, MD07.2026
Dual Enrollment
Montgomery College
MD07.2026
Skills
- Time Management
- Ambitious
- Artistic
- Collaborative
- Strong work ethic
- Software development
- Data research
Languages
English
Spanish
Interests
- Digital Art and Animation
- Creative Writing
- Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Strategy Games
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Graphic Design
- Electronics and Circuit Building
Awards
- January Social Studies Scholar, 2022
- Honor Roll Award, 2022-2026
- International Climate Sciences Competition Semi-Finalist, 2024
- FDA Summer Rise Completion, 2024-2026
- Teen Innovators Certificate of Completion, 2025-2026
Timeline
Materials Science and Engineering Intern
University of Maryland
06.2025 - Current
UMD Brin Math Camp Participant
University of Maryland, College Park
06.2025 - 07.2025
Biology, Physics, History, English, Math Tutor
Stepping Stone Tutoring
09.2024 - Current
Science National Honor Society Senior Officer & Art Officer
Montgomery Blair High School
09.2024 - Current
Teen Lead Volunteer
KID Museum
08.2024 - Current
Lead Ambassador
Montgomery Blair High School
08.2024 - Current
Summer Intern
FDA
06.2024 - 07.2024
National Art Honor Society Vice President
Montgomery Blair High School
09.2023 - Current
Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of the USA
09.2023 - Current
Artist & Art Editor
Silver Chips Print
09.2023 - Current
Dual Enrollment
Montgomery College
High School diploma - Communication Arts Program
Montgomery Blair High School