Honor Society® member
Michelle Kwakugah
Laboratory Intern at Noguchi Memorial Institute for Biomedical Research, University of Ghana
- A-Level Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Math
- Class of 2023
- Accra, Ghana
Member since November 2022
About
I am a disciplined self -motivated high school student from Ghana. I'm currently taking my A-Levels at Ghana International School. I study Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths. Outside of required coursework, I love travelling and carrying out biology-related research. Last summer, I researched the use of Machine learning in finding new synergistic drug combinations for malaria treatment, which I have submitted to the Eskom Science Fair in South Africa. I also researched pre-implantation genetic screening for sickle cell disease during a summer course at Cambridge Univeristy in the UK. I also love to crochet, and play the guitar, and am an active member of my school's community service labwork club.
Education
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Ghana International School
2019 – 2023
Honors and awards
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Webster University Prize for Excellence at IGCSE-2021 (9 A*s)
A school and regional award I got for achieving excellent grades of 9 A*s at an international exam taken after the 10th Grade (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)
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Science Honor Roll
A school honor I received in Grades 9, 10 and 11 for being in the top 15% of my grade
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Tropical Cable & Conductor Gh. Ltd Prize for Physics
An award I received for being the best Physics student in Grade 11
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Top Female Contestant in the 2022 MISE Problem Solving Tournament
A national honor I received for being the highest scoring female in an advanced math competition
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Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) Award for Student Excellence Nominee
An international award I was nominated for because I achieved excellent academic performance and exemplified the core values of the association
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Physician, specifically, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist
- Graduate school interests
After completing my Bachelors' Degree, I plan to attend medical school.
- Outside the classroom
Crocheting
Playing the guitar
Knitting
Watching medical dramas and thrillers
Experience
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Laboratory Intern
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Biomedical Research, University of Ghana
Jul 2022
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Medical Intern
Lister Hospital and Fertility Center
Jul 2021
Volunteering
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Secretary of Community Service Labwork Club where I coached students from an underprivileged junior high school in physics, chemistry and biology labwork
Sep 2022 – Jun 2023
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Participated in workshops to make sensory books for children of head porters in local markets
Jun 2022 – Jul 2022
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Co-organizer of beach cleaning activity
Mar 2022 – Jul 2022
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Read and practiced math with kindergarteners in the community
Nov 2021 – Jun 2022
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Tutored a Grade 9 student in Chemistry, Biology and Math, leading to a 40% increase in her grades
Sep 2021 – Dec 2022
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Welcome team member. I helped new students adjust to and familiarize themselves with the new secondary school campus.
Aug 2021 – Jun 2023
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Helped organized various school events like the TIME Educator's Conference, New Student Orientation and School Bazaars.
Oct 2019 – Sep 2022
Languages
- English (UK) Fluent
- French (France) Beginner
