Meera Patel
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
GPA: 4.0
College attending: Johns Hopkins University
Colleges accepted to: University of Arkansas
Honors & Achievements: Awaiting publication 2025: “Human Rev1 Interacts with DHX36 to Promote G-Quadruplex DNA Replication,” first place in medicine and health sciences and overall finalist at West Central Regional Science Fair, fifth place (national qualifier) at Arkansas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Oral Presentation, University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, Global Seal of Biliteracy in French
Career goal: In college, I plan to major in chemical and biomolecular engineering on the pre-med track. My goal is to become a surgeon, combining engineering principles with medicine to innovate surgical techniques and improve patient outcomes.
Tell us about the teacher, coach or administrator who made a difference in your life: Dr. Patrycja Krakowiak, my life science mentor and anatomy and physiology instructor, has influenced all aspects of my academic journey. Her unwavering support throughout my research has shaped me into a student who pushes beyond the boundaries of knowledge, and her passion for science will continue to inspire me as I pursue my academic career.