Samuel Padwa
City, State
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HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, MA
Mathematics, Applied Statistics Expected May 2025
Relevant Coursework: Theoretical Linear Algebra, Studies in Real and Complex Analysis, Introduction to Probability, Quantitative Finance
Cumulative GPA: 3.67
STUDY ABROAD Jerusalem, Israel
Study abroad coursework in Religion and Philosophy August 2020 – June 2021 BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE New York, NY
36/36 ACT, 3.92 GPA, Head of Math Team, Captain of Varsity Cross Country June 2020 STONY BROOK
UNIVERSITY
Experience
Stony Brook, NY
Chemical Energy Researcher June 2019-August 2019
• Calculated energy storage capacities of EDLC supercapacitors built with carbon-based electrodes and various electrolytes
• Designed, Assembled, and Tested supercapacitors based on projections.
• Optimized supercapacitors for real-world use.
GIFT ISRAEL OFFICE Jerusalem, Israel
Programmer June 2018-August 2018
• Programmed functionality and UI for website and app in Java, HTML, CSS, XML
• Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance. Leadership & Activities
Harvard Student Agencies Cambridge, Massachusetts
Tour Guide August 2021 - Present
• Gives guided tours of Harvard Yard and surrounding areas to people from all around the world Harvard University Foreign Policy Institute Cambridge, Massachusetts Researcher August 2021 - Present
• Researched and annotated papers about European NIS2 bill, specifically impact on US cybersecurity
• Worked with team to coordinate and create broad scope of research Camp Stone Sugar Grove, PA
Staff Member June 2021 – August 2021
• Coordinated summer’s worth of activities for campers aged 9-15
• Ensured sufficient supplies available for all activities, often under strict time pressures Skills & Interests
Technical: Python, Java, R, XML, HTML, CSS. Skilled at contest math. Language: Fluent in Hebrew, proficient in Latin
Laboratory: Supercapacitor production and testing, galvanostat and potentiostat usage. Interests: Reading (particularly on Wall Street, philosophy and world history). Chess (Peak Rating 1861 on chess.com), Distance Running (can run a 5K in 16:22)