Cathy Philip
Research Intern @ University of South Florida | Medical Intern @ Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FloridaAwards
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Presidential Volunteer Service Award (Gold and Bronze)
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Extracurriculars
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Research Intern @ University of South Florida
Conducted microbiology research on bacterial virulence as a summer research intern, presented findings, and co-authored a paper submitted for publication
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Interned and shadowed at Moffitt Cancer Center, assisting with patient triage and learning to interpret diagnostic imaging results in a clinical oncology setting
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Independent Review Article: Blue Light and Human Health
Independently researched and authored a scientific review article on the impacts of blue light on human health, submitted for publication
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Founder and President @ Science National Honor Society Chapter & President @ HOSA Chapter
Founded and led the school's Science National Honor Society chapter and served concurrently as president of the school's HOSA chapter, demonstrating dual organizational leadership
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President and Coach @ Speech and Debate Team
Captained school debate team for 2 years; competed in debate and earned team awards.
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Concertmaster and Violinist in Multiple Orchestras
Served as concertmaster in multiple orchestras and performed across various ensembles, demonstrating advanced violin proficiency and leadership in ensemble settings
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Advocate for Foster Care Children Legislative Initiative
Collaborated in a student group that drafted three legislative bills advocating for foster care children nationwide, traveled to Washington D.C., and lobbied members of Congress directly
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Editor-in-Chief @ School Newspaper, Founder @ School Blog, and Editor @ Youth Science Journal
Led school newspaper as editor-in-chief until its closure due to funding, then founded the school blog to continue student journalism; also served as an editor on an external youth science publication
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Volunteer: Book Drives, Prison Donations, Cancer Facility, and Therapy Dog Training
Organized book drives and donated collected books to prisons across the United States; volunteered at a cancer care facility and trained cancer therapy dogs as part of sustained community service
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Lead Ambassador and Speaker at IB High School
Served as lead school ambassador, gave tours to prospective families, and trained and mentored younger student ambassadors in the role