Layla Abdulbaki

• LSAMP Scholar chosen for academic excellence and minority status.

LSAMP program designated to provide minorities with exposure to academic opportunity and resources across San Antonio.

• Awarded for researching with faculty that are apart of the

Biaggini Research Program. Received for research on Mycoplasma pneumoniae CARDS Toxin production under the instruction of Dr. Segovia Ph.D.

• Recognition received due to achieving a grade point average of 4.0 after the completion of my Freshman 2023-2024 academic school year.

• Member of the St. Mary’s University branch of the NSLS honors program due to academic excellence.

• LSAMP scholar chosen to participate in a 6 week intensive research

program under the mentorship of Biological Science department faculty at St. Mary’s University.

• Awarded acceptance to the 2024 Spring Research Fellowship.

Chosen as a designated student at St. Mary’s University to receive mentorship and exposure to research for the 2024 Spring semester.

• AP Scholar with Distinction Award granted

for receiving an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

• Awarded for academic and extracurricular achievements

that have been exemplary and whose self-discipline in preparation and integrity in competition are a model to others.

• Received for achieving Summa Cum Laude at Health Careers High School.

• Awarded a $300 scholarship from the Health Careers High

School branch of the Mu Alpha Theta organization due to influential leadership, involvement, and excellence.

• Scholarship received by the North Central Rotary Club for impressive

academic performance in high school and exceptional extracurricular involvement.

• Selected to join Mu Alpha Theta national high school mathematics honor society due to excellent academic performance and outstanding standing in mathematics

• Selected to join the National Honor Society due to demonstrating excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

• Award granted for receiving scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.

• Recognition and honor received on behalf of the College Board for exceptional academic achievements of Hispanic high school seniors.