Maia Gueron
Miami
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Islet Immunoengineering Lab Internship
University of Miami
Florida
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Intern under Dr. Alice Tomei at Islet Immunoengineering Lab.
- Developed and optimized biomaterial platforms to enhance pancreatic islet survival and promote immune tolerance for type-1 diabetes therapy.
- Conducted in vitro experiments, analyzed results, and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to support translational research efforts.
Biomedical Magazine Intern
Globtech Media
Miami
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Focusing on editing and planning webinar projects, enhancing my understanding and engagement in biomedical topics.
Student Science Training Program
University of Florida
Florida
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Engaged in the ongoing research of the faculty mentor for 30 hours each week, attended a daily lecture series on current research topics, and participated in a UF honors seminar class.
- Research under Dr. Walter O'Dell in the Department of Radiation Oncology studies the effects of radiation therapy on breast cancer patients.
- Received best paper recognition.
- Continued research into the fall.
- Presented research at BMES 2024.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr. Michael Krop Senior High
Miami, FL05-2025
Skills
- EcoThreads: Founder & Project Leader — Organized 20 volunteers and various clubs to recycle plastic bags into yarn and crochet them into sleep mats for the homeless
- National Honor Society president
- Science Honor Society: President
- Engineering & Coding Club: President
- Student Government Association: Chair of Communications & Student Involvement
- Varsity Girls Volleyball: Co-Captain
Affiliations
- Israeli Scouts (Head of Logistics): Coordinated supplies and activities for Israeli youth leadership and service organization, 400+ hrs.
- Humane Society Volunteer: Assisted with animal care and shelter operations, 150 hrs.
Awards and Recognitions
- Sunshine State Scholar(2024): Selected as one of 100 high school juniors statewide for outstanding talent, aptitude, and promise in STEM fields. Awarded a scholarship as one of the top 20 honorees.
- Miami Herald Silver Knight Nominee for Science(2025): Recognizing excellence in academics, leadership, and service.
- NBC6 SWAG: Featured on NBC6 News as a “Student Working to Achieve Greatness,” recognized for research and community service.
- AP Capstone Diploma(2024)
- AP Scholar with Recognition(2024)
- Principal Hall of Fame(2025): Awarded to 5 seniors.
- Wellesley College Book Award(2024): Awarded to one student every year.
- Science Gold(2024, 2025): Awarded to one student every year.
- Mathematics Silver(2023): Awarded to one student every year.
Timeline
Islet Immunoengineering Lab Internship
University of Miami
08.2024 - 05.2025
Student Science Training Program
University of Florida
06.2024 - 11.2024
Biomedical Magazine Intern
Globtech Media
01.2023 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Dr. Michael Krop Senior High
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