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