{"686713":{"#nid":"686713","#data":{"type":"news","title":"College of Sciences Launches Ambassador Program","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETwenty-five undergraduate students have been selected to represent the College of Sciences as part of its new Ambassadors Program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are thrilled to have an official Ambassador Program featuring a group of students ready to help with special events and recruiting activities,\u201d says Academic Program Manager\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAshley Edwards\u003C\/strong\u003E, who created the program. \u201cEvents become much more meaningful when alumni and prospective students can speak with actual students who provide a real-world perspective about life at Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe ambassadors will be busy, says Edwards. They will play a key role in recruitment activities, including the bi-weekly\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scienceandmath.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s All About Science and Math\u003C\/a\u003E event where prospective students visit campus for an overview of the College, enjoy lunch with faculty and students, and even sit in on a class. Ambassadors will also help host admitted student events, such as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/application.gatech.edu\/portal\/explore_cos\u0022\u003EExplore Science and Math Open House\u003C\/a\u003E, participate in alumni engagement events, and assist with career education programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cBeing an ambassador is a chance to share my experiences and help others find their place here,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMeghan Hamrick\u003C\/strong\u003E, a third-year chemistry major on the pre-health track. \u201cI want to give back to the Institute that has given so much to me.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAmbassadors will serve as a direct link for prospective students seeking personalized insight.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cTalking with a current student who participates in things they are interested in, like marching band, intramural soccer, or living in our Explore Living Learning Community, makes it real for prospective students. It\u2019s a powerful connection,\u201d explains Edwards.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI hope I can be a useful resource. I think my experiences with neuroscience, study abroad, and working in the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.housleylab.com\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Housley Lab\u003C\/a\u003E will resonate with future students,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EInara Sheeraz\u003C\/strong\u003E, a third-year neuroscience major.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnja Govednik\u003C\/strong\u003E, a second-year physics major, looks forward to talking up her major. \u201cI\u2019d love to answer questions about physics \u2014\u0026nbsp;there\u2019s so much more than most people realize!\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERepresenting the College\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe ambassadors were selected based on GPA, short essay questions, campus involvement, and, for the finalists, a one-minute video introduction.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe had more than 85 amazing students apply, so choosing was hard,\u201d says Edwards. \u201cWe wanted a broad array of students, including transfer students, undergraduate researchers, student leaders, athletes, work-study students, and students from each major.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EShe adds, \u201cMost importantly, we looked for students who want to help, are passionate about science and math, really love Georgia Tech and the College of Sciences,\u0026nbsp;and are excited to get other people to love the Institute as much as they do.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EEdwards is pleased to have the program up and running. \u201cIt\u2019s a win-win. Not only will it showcase our strengths and the human side of the College of Sciences, but it will also help our student ambassadors. They\u2019ll gain resume-worthy experience, connect with alumni, and engage with prospective students and parents. Plus, ambassadors will have opportunities to work closely with our deans and learn more about the College beyond academics.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeet the 2025 College of Sciences ambassadors:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmeera Alam\u003C\/strong\u003E, Psychology;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAgastya Arora\u003C\/strong\u003E, Mathematics;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWalker Bailey\u003C\/strong\u003E, Mathematics\/Economics; \u003Cstrong\u003EJayanna Baptiste\u003C\/strong\u003E, Biology;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAlison Bola\u00f1os\u003C\/strong\u003E, Neuroscience;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELaurel Bourg\u003C\/strong\u003E, Physics;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGiuli Capparelli Sanabria\u003C\/strong\u003E, Biology;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EPallavi Dokka\u003C\/strong\u003E, Neuroscience;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAnjali Ganapathiraju\u003C\/strong\u003E, Biology;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAnja Govednik\u003C\/strong\u003E, Physics;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMeghan Hamrick\u003C\/strong\u003E, Chemistry;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBritney Huynh\u003C\/strong\u003E, Biology;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAva-Elizabeth Jacoby\u003C\/strong\u003E, Psychology;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMeghana Kesari\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ENeuroscience;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMelody Lee\u003C\/strong\u003E, Computer Science\/Mathematics;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELarissa Martin\u003C\/strong\u003E, Astrophysics;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAndrea Ninh\u003C\/strong\u003E, Biology;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMalavika Niverthi\u003C\/strong\u003E, Neuroscience;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELea Setton\u003C\/strong\u003E, Psychology;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EInara Sheeraz\u003C\/strong\u003E, Neuroscience;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ENidhi Shenoy\u003C\/strong\u003E; 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