Dorothy Zhang

SSTP Intern, Summer 2023
Biography

Dorothy Zhang participated in the Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP) as a rising senior at Menlo School, California.

Lab Position: SSTP Intern, Summer 2023

Personal Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothy-zhang-5809a4232

Past Experiences:

  • Founder and co-director of MWEST (women in engineering, science, and tech) club, which aims to encourage female underclassmen to explore careers in STEM through workshops
  • Co-captain of Menlo Varsity Girl's Soccer
  • Team captain of Menlo Robotics 94027B
  • Curriculum director of Curieus, a non-profit that develops and teaches science curriculum to underserved communities
  • Co-director of Smash High, a non-profit that connects tutors with tutees around the world

Honors & Awards:

  • 2022 & 2023 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing SF Bay Area Affiliate Winner 
  • 2021 & 2022 Gold President's Volunteer Service Award
  • 2023 Congressional App Award Honorable Mention
  • 2022 & 2023 WBAL First Team & Coach's Award & WBAL League Champions
  • 2023 VEX Norcal & States Qualifier
Dorothy Zhang