Parker Landau

Freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park with a major in Psychology and minor in Neuroscience. Attentive research volunteer with a passion for pursuing a pre-medical field in pediatric psychiatry. Skilled in data entry, conducting research, social media management, and consistently looking for new ways to get involved in the field of psychology. Have made many contributions and learned an immense amount of knowledge with my internships. Excel in both independent and group work, time management, ensuring work is done to its fullest potential, and communication. Weighted 3.7 GPA after first semester.

The University of Maryland National Society of Leadership and Success, 01/2026-Current

The University of Maryland, the Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA), 02/2026- Current

• Zeta Tau Alpha at the University of Maryland (02/2026-current)
• American Medical Student Association at UMD (AMSA), (01/2026 - current)
• Woman's Surgical Society at UMD, (09/2025 - current)
• TV Terps, Treasurer, (10/2025 - current)
• 123 I Like to Ski, (09/2025 - current)
• Undergrad PSYC Association at UMD, (09/2025-current)
• Rising Researchers, Member and Executive Board (09/2025- current)
• Students4Teachers, Vice President, (08/204-05/2025)
• Yearbook, Editor of Academic Section, (08/2022-05/2024)

Aristotle Seal of Approval at UMD (12/2025) - given to only the most thorough, well-researched, well-constructed arguments for each class taught by this professor. Most efficient rhetorical skills. 

Seal of Biliteracy (08/2021-05/2025) - Completed 4 years of French courses.

Athletic Honor Society (08/2025) - Participate in 3 years of varsity lacrosse and be an active leader on the team. As well as this, show school spirit by supporting other teams throughout the school season.

Psychology Honor Society, (08/2024-05/2025) - Showed an active passion for psychology, attended monthly meetings discussing new topics and activities like disorders and parts of the brain, and created a slide show and planned activities for a meeting I was hosting. Created slides on the importance and psychological effects of being grateful. As well as this, I participated in fundraisers and attended other events to show my passion.

National Honor Society, (08/2024-05/2025) - Maintained a 3.7 GPA as well as logging over 500 community service hours by the end of my high school career. I also showed leadership in my roles in clubs I actively participated in like becoming the founder/president of Make-A-Wish, Vice President of Students4Teachers, etc.

French National Honor Society, President (08/2025)- Create slideshows for each meeting, plan out all the meetings every month, and create events that will allow all the members of the club to bond, practice their French speaking, and help their knowledge of French culture grow.

French National Honor Society, Member (08/2023-05/2024) - Attend monthly meetings and participate in activities, fundraisers, and events focusing on the importance of French culture. As well as this, host a French exchange student at school and allow me to practice my French speaking skills.

500+ Community Service Hours Cord of Recognition (08/2021-05/2025) - Being an active member in organizations like TOPSoccer, Make-A-Wish South Florida, Hearts 4 Homeless, Best Bussies, etc.

Make-A-Wish Club, Spanish River HS, Founder/President, 2021-08, 2025-05

Make-A-Wish Club, Spanish River HS, Founder/President, (08/2021-05/2025)

TOPSoccer, Buddy, (08/2021-05/2025)

Make-A-Wish Foundation, Member of the Executive Board, (08/2021-05/2024)

Make-A-Wish Foundation, Member of Youth Leadership Committee, (08/2021-05/2024) 

Hearts '4' Homeless, Member, (08/2023-05/2024)

Students Speak Up For Kids, Member, (08/2023-05/2024)

Best Buddies, Member, (08/2021-05/2023), The Giving Tree, Volunteer, (09/2021-12/2021)