Arshmeet Kaur, a homeschooled and dual-enrolled student at Evergreen Valley College in the USA, has been actively involved in various roles.
In Student Government, Arshmeet served as an External Vice President and Senator. Notable work includes co-writing a resolution addressing gender-neutral restroom access on campus. She has also contributed to the Student Equity Committee, supporting proposals like adding an adult education high school to the college.
As a delegate for the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) since 2021, Arshmeet has been representing her college at the general assembly of 116 community colleges. Her focus is on advocating for state legislation and proposing resolutions, including one advocating for shared governance meetings at community colleges to be conducted over Zoom for inclusivity. Arshmeet also actively volunteers at the Second Harvest Food Bank, assisting with food distributions at Evergreen Valley College. Additionally, she has been tutoring for 1.5 years, covering a wide range of subjects and adapting her approach to various learning styles.
To enhance her skills, Arshmeet pursued a Medical Statistics Certification from Stanford Online, addressing difficulties in interpreting research results. She embarked on a personal research project, analysing open-source data from the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium to explore relationships between risk factors for breast cancer. Arshmeet is also a member of the Biology and Women in STEM clubs and has been admitted to the National Science Foundation STEM Biology Scholars Program at her college.
In the CCIR Academy, Arshmeet conducted a research project titled “High Conservation of the vanA gene in Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium, and Staphylococcus aureus: Insights from Two Patients.” The research delves into understanding the genetic aspects and conservation patterns of the vanA gene in vancomycin-resistant bacteria, drawing insights from the analysis of two patient cases.
Arshmeet’s recent appearance on CCIR Academy Student Spotlights showcased her commitment to research, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support from her professor and the CCIR Academy.
