Joud Shogair
Baltimore,United States
Summary
A passionate learner who seeks growth and connection by engaging in different experiences that unlock new definitions of finding solutions using science, technology, and discussion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Research Intern
KAUST
Thuwal, Western Province
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked under the supervision of Prof. Pascal Saikaly and Dr. Muhammad Ali on enhancing membrane performance of a wastewater treatment technology in the Water Desalination and Rescue Center (WDRC).
Student Council President
Dar Al Uloom International Schools
Riyadh, Riyadh
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Volunteered for school and council-sponsored events.
- Communicated student ideas and requests to council officers during meetings.
- Met with teachers to discuss student council needs, plans and events.
- Initiated several charity events and bazaars as well as other volunteering opportunities.
Leader of Research & College Prep Programs Section
Atroqah
Riyadh
01.2022 - Current
- Organized and supervised department of research and college preparatory program from contributing members to beneficiary students.
- Planned and designed academic and enrichment plan path for students applying to any of our preparatory programs.
- Provided resources to help students submit strong candidate applications.
Misk Foundation Ambassador
Misk Foundation
Riyadh
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted students in applying for the misk college prep program by providing help on essay writing, English proficiency tests (i.e. IELTS, Toefl, & Duolingo), and interview practices for a strong application.
- Hosted several zoom meetings and in-person meetings to educate students about nature of program and application process.
Class Representative
Dar AlUloom International School
Riyadh, Riyadh
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Served as class spokesperson, liaising between students and school administrators.
- Met with other class representatives to devise plans and goals for upcoming school year.
- Fostered community within school by coordinating various social events for both students and parents.
- Qualified for student council president elections.
Volunteer
SYAG Organization
Riyadh, Riyadh
02.2019 - Current
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Planned and participated in volunteering opportunities with other volunteering team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2026
Diploma of Higher Education - Science Oriented
Dar Al Uloom International School
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 05.2022
Skills
- Research
- Leadership and Teamwork experiences
- Organization and Flexibility
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Bilingual in [Arabic] and [English]
- Commitment
- Editing and video-making
- Website construction
- Photography
Accomplishments
- Misk College Preparatory Program (2019-2022)
- SRSI Research Program at KAUST (2021) - 2 months
- Winter Internship Program at KAUST (2022) - 1 week
- IBDAA National Science Olympiad - 2021
- North Carolina State University Virtual Writing Camp - 2022
- Mawhoob Science and Math Olympiads Competition - 60 days (training)
- Our Values, Our Identities Enrichment Program - 2 weeks
- Accepted into KFUPM Early Decision
- Accepted into Johns Hopkins, UCLA, Virginia Tech, and Penn State.
- Nominated for SABIC Scholarship Award
- KAUST KGSP Scholarship Award Recipient
- 3 Honor Medals - Misk Academy
- School Honors Roll 2016-2022 (6 years)
- Writing Competition (4th place out of +7,000 applicants) - The General Administration of Education in Riyadh - 2020
- First Place in DUS Spelling Bee Contest - 2019
- Misk Alumni
- KAUST Alumni
- Mawhiba Alumni
- CoFounder of Faseelah Standardised Test Prep Initiative - 2022
- Zooniverse free-time volunteer
- Writer for Kayanona Magazine - 2020
- Founder of Stem Club at School (virtual) - 2021
- Founder of Public Speaking Club at School (virtual) - 2021
- Green Belt Initiative by King Saud University - 2019
- Sawa’d Wa’dah STEM Exhibition at DUS - 2019
- Ibdaa Central Exhibition at Special Education Riyadh Schools - 2022
- Ibdaa Regional exhibition at Sabic - 2022
- Ibdaa National exhibition at King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah - 2022
- Kangaroo Math Competition - 2019/2021
- Microsoft DAT263x Course: Intro to Artificial Intelligence - 2020
- Critical Thinking 101 Course by Udemy - 2020
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Timeline
Leader of Research & College Prep Programs Section
Atroqah
01.2022 - Current
Student Research Intern
KAUST
06.2021 - 01.2022
Student Council President
Dar Al Uloom International Schools
09.2020 - 06.2022
Misk Foundation Ambassador
Misk Foundation
03.2020 - Current
Class Representative
Dar AlUloom International School
09.2019 - 07.2022
Volunteer
SYAG Organization
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science And Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
Diploma of Higher Education - Science Oriented
Dar Al Uloom International School
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