EVIE SOBCZAK

es3351@columbia.edu
www.algaegirl.weebly.com
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4668 Lerner Hall
New York, NY 10027
(727)580-9862
College:

Columbia University in the City of New York; The Fu Foundation School of

Engineering and Applied Science - Class of 2018
Major: Earth and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Sustainability

High School:

Shorecrest Preparatory School

5201 First Street NE
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33703
Class of 2014

Academics:

GPA 4.59 - High Honors

Member Of Cum Laude Society
Member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha
Theta, and Rou Cappa
National Merit Commendation
AP Scholar with Distinction Award
University of Pennsylvania Book Award

Sports:

Team Captain of Varsity Tennis Team 11th and 12th grade

#1 seed on Varsity Tennis 11th and 12th grade
Member of the Varsity Tennis Team since 7th grade
Bay Conference Scholar Athlete Award 2011, 2012, & 2013
All Conference Honors in Tennis 2011 & 2013

Volunteer
Services:

Saint Petersburg General Hospital, OBGYN Dept. [Dec., 2012 May, 2014]
Red Cross Projects
Great Explorations Museum
Beach Restoration Projects Tampa Bay Watch

Leadership:

Student Council Officer 9th through 12th grade

Member of Youth Leadership Pinellas
Prom Committee Head 11th and 12th grade

Presentations: JPL Conference Pasadena, California; June, 2013

Collective Biodiesel Conference Breckenridge, Colorado; August, 2013
Rotary Club Saint Petersburg, Florida; October, 2013
TEDX TALKS Youth Tampa, Florida; November, 2013
BBC London Interview May, 2013
Clubs:

Science Club
Math Club

Astronomy Club
Spanish Club
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Employment:

Tangerine Washhouse Counter Cashier: June, 2011 to December, 2013

Evies House & Pet Sitting Self startup: September, 2010 to August, 2014
Panera Bread Company Food Preparation: January, 2014 to April, 2014

Science Accomplishments
I have been participating in science competitions for the past seven years. My
participation has always been voluntary and all my experiments were completed
independently and not part of my schools curriculum. My projects have always focused on
alternative energy with an overall goal of creating an algae biofuel that is cost competitive
with fossil fuel. I have been awarded the following accolades:

Year 2014
At International Sustainable World Energy, Environmental and Engineering Project
Olympiad (ISWEEEP)
First Place Gold Award Energy Division
Energy Day Award
At Florida State Science and Engineering Fair I was awarded the following:
First Place in Engineering Senior Division
Rollins College CRAM Scholarship
First Place Award from the United States Department of Agriculture
Florida Engineering Foundation Award
At Pinellas Regional Science Fair I was awarded the following
2014 - Best in Fair - Senior Division
First Place Engineering Senior Division
US Army Outstanding Achievement Award
US Navy Outstanding Achievement Award
Invitation to the State Science Fair in April, 2014
Invitation to the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment
Project Olympiad in Houston Texas (ISWEEEP) in May, 2014

Year 2013
At Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, AZ I was awarded the
following:
The Innovation Exploration Grand Award (Attended a JPL/CalTech Program)
Best in Category Energy and Transportation
First Place in Physical Science Energy and Transportation
Patent and Trademark Office Society Award
Florida Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship
University of Arizona New American Provost Scholarship
At Florida State Science and Engineering Fair I was awarded the following:
2013 Best in Fair Senior Division
First Place in Engineering Senior Division
Ying Scholar Grand Award Winner Senior Physical Science
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The Yale Science and Engineering Most Outstanding Exhibit Award

Rollins College CRAM Scholarship
The National Society of Professional Engineers Innovative Engineering Award
1st Place Senior Engineering from Florida Engineering Foundation
Invitation to the Intel Science and Engineering Fair
At Pinellas Regional Science Fair I was awarded the following:
2013 - Best in Fair - Senior Division
First Place Engineering Senior Division
First Place from Society of Manufacturing Engineers
US Army Outstanding Achievement - Bronze Medal Award
Invitation to the State Science Fair
Invitation to the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment
Project Olympiad in Houston Texas (ISWEEEP)
Additional Science Awards:
First Place at Youth Showcase of Achievement Award in Science Technology Pinellas
County-2013
Making the Grade Award from the City Council of St. Petersburg, Florida- July, 2013
Invitation to participate at the Tunisian I-TSEF Science Fair in Monastir, Tunisia, North Africa

Year 2012
At Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburg, PA I was awarded the
following:
Second Place - Energy and Transportation Category
At International Sustainable World Energy, Environmental and Engineering Project
Olympiad (ISWEEEP)
First Place Gold Award Energy Division
At Genius Olympiad, Oswego, New York
First Place Award
At Florida State Science and Engineering Fair I was awarded the following:
2012 Best in Fair Senior Division
First Place in Engineering Senior Division
Ying Scholar Grand Award Winner Senior Physical Science
Rollins College Cram Scholarship
National Society of Professional Engineers Award
Naval Science Award
Invitation to the Intel Science and Engineering Fair
At Pinellas Regional Science Fair I was awarded the following:
2012 Best in Fair Senior Division
First Place in Engineering Senior Division
First Place Society of Manufacturing Award
Pinellas Living Green Award
United States Army Award
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Florida Association of Science Teachers Award

Invitation to the State Science Fair
Invitation to the International Sustainable World Energy, Environmental and Engineering
Project Olympiad in Houston Texas (ISWEEEP)

Additional Science Award:

First Place at Youth Showcase of Achievement Award in Science Technology Pinellas
County 2012

Year 2011
At International Sustainable World Energy, Environmental and Engineering Project
Olympiad (ISWEEEP)
Grand Champion Energy Division
First Place Gold Award Energy Division
At Florida State Science and Engineering Fair I was awarded the following:
Second Place in Engineering Senior Division
Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Award
At Pinellas Regional Science Fair I was awarded the following:
2011 Best in Fair Senior Division
First Place in Engineering Senior Division
First Place Society of Manufacturing Award
Office of Naval Research Science Award
Pinellas Living Green Award
Invitation to the State Science Fair
Invitation to the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment
Project Olympiad in Houston Texas (ISWEEEP)
Additional Science Award:
First Place at Youth Showcase of Achievement Award in Science Technology Pinellas
County 2011
First Place at the Pinellas Living Green Expo 2011

Year 2010
At Florida State Science and Engineering Fair I was awarded the following:
2010 Best in Fair Junior Division
First Place in Engineering Junior Division
Florida Engineering Foundation Award
Florida Foundation for Future Scientist Award
Suwannee Valley Regional Science and Engineering Award
Society of Women Engineers Award
Capital Regional Science and Engineering Award
Celebration High School RSEF Award
Florida Energy Workforce Award
At Pinellas Regional Science Fair I was awarded the following:
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2010 Pinellas County Best Junior Division

First Place in Engineering Junior Division
2010 Society of Manufacturing Award
Pinellas Living Green Award
The Office of Naval Research Science Award
Harris Corporation Future Female Scientist Award
Additional Science Award
First Place at the Pinellas Living Green Expo 2010

Year 2009(7th Grade)

Second Place in Junior Engineering Category Pinellas Regional Science Fair
First Place from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Year - 2008 (6th Grade)

First Place in Junior Engineering Category Pinellas Regional Science Fair
First Place from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Additional Awards:
Pinellas County History Fair Winner; 2008 & 2011
Florida State History Fair Winner; 2011
National History Fair Competitor; 2011