William B.

William B.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student at Tulane University

  • Education

    • University of Oxford

      2022 - 2022

      Associate Student through the Washington International Studies CouncilRead Practical Ethics during the 2022 Trinity Term

    • Archbishop Mitty High School

      2016 - 2020

      Activities and Societies: FRC Robotics Team 1351 (Electrical Lead), Synopsys Science Fair, Mitty Med (Co-President), 2018 California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS), Teaching Assistant for 2018 & 2019 Mitty Robotics Summer Enrichment Camp,

    • Tulane University

      2020 - 2024
      Bachelor of Science - BS Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

      Activities and Societies: Chess Club (Director of Marketing and Growth), Infectious Disease Journal Club (President) Minors in Philosophy and Strategy, Leadership & Analytics Minor (SLAM)

  • Experience

    • Naval Postgraduate School

      May 2019 - Jul 2020
      Summer Research Intern

      2019 & 2020 Summer Research Intern in Department of Physics under Dr. Joseph Hooper

    • Tulane University School of Medicine

      Oct 2020 - Oct 2023
      Research Trainee

      Undergraduate research trainee in the Norton Lab of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology

    • RoboRecovery

      Feb 2021 - Apr 2024
      Founder, Director

      RoboRecovery is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that seeks to eliminate equity issues of STEM enrichment. We operate free in-school and after-school robotics programs in New Orleans, a city notorious for its underperforming charter school system.We have provided mentorship and regular educational robotics programs to 600+ students in the across 13 charter schools. In the process, we have engaged 50+ students at Tulane University in credit-bearing service learning internships and part-time positions. Show less

    • 4.0

      Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
      Essentials Fellow

      Received professional coaching, community support, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) training, and $600 seed funding to launch a pop-up of a community-centered model of education

    • Riley's Way Foundation

      May 2022 - Feb 2024
      Program Mentor and Call for Kindness Fellow

      2023: Mentoring young activists and changemakers in the Call for Kindness Fellowship program2022: Call for Kindness Fellow. Received leadership and project management training, 1-on-1 mentorship, and financial support as part of a national cohort of 36 young changemakers

    • 4.0

      Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
      Tiny Fellow

      Received professional coaching, community support, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) training, and $10,000 funding to evaluate and expand a community-centered model of education

    • Phyllis M. Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University

      Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
      Fellow

      Received weekly training on social entrepreneurship and business development with a cohort of 7 Tulane graduate students.

    • Committee for a Better New Orleans

      Aug 2023 - Nov 2023
      Fellow

      Joined a cohort of 53 city leaders to understand, discuss, and solve New Orleans’ problems. Focus on long-term, policy-driven systemic change

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Nursing Assistant

      LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS
      Feb 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to William B.
      Gambit's 40 Under 40 2023 Gambit Weekly New Orleans Aug 2023
    • Awarded to William B.
      Power Hour Best Pitch New Orleans Chamber of Commerce May 2023
    • Awarded to William B.
      Fran and Mark Berg Public Service Scholarship Tulane Center for Public Service Apr 2023
    • Awarded to William B.
      Outstanding Student Leader Award Community Action Council of Tulane University Students Apr 2023
    • Awarded to William B.
      Stair Award For Excellence In Community Engagement In New Orleans Tulane Center for Public Service Apr 2022
    • Awarded to William B.
      Trailblazer Award Community Action Council of Tulane University Students Apr 2022
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      Student of the Month Newcomb-Tulane College Center for Academic Equity Aug 2021
    • Awarded to William B.
      Stamps-Tulane Scholarship Stamps Scholars Program Aug 2020 One of four Tulane undergraduate students in the class of 2024 selected for a four-year, merit based award covering the full cost of attendance at Tulane University including a $12,000 enrichment stipend