Eliza Cardoch is a dedicated high school student at Colégio Militar de Brasília in Brazil. She is passionate about leadership, community service, and academic research.
Eliza founded and leads the Maria Quitéria Club. This leadership and social programme promotes female representation in academic, political, and social settings.
She has also earned a scholarship to attend Dartmouth’s Summer Program. In 2022, she joined the Harvard Undergraduate International Relations Scholars Program.
Eliza’s Community Involvement
Eliza dedicates her time to supporting her community. She volunteers with ABRACE, an organisation that offers ecotherapy for children and teenagers with disabilities.
She also works as a sign language interpreter for the local deaf community. In addition, she tutors biology and writing through the Feyman’s Project.
These experiences reflect her commitment to education, inclusion, and social impact.
Research Presented at International FloripaNeuro
Eliza’s research received acceptance for an oral presentation at International FloripaNeuro. The event was Brazil’s first international neuroscience congress. The Federal University of Santa Catarina organised the conference.
The congress brings together experts to discuss advances in neuroscience. Its key topics include aging, neurodevelopment, neuroplasticity, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration.
The event provides a forum for researchers to exchange ideas and explore emerging concepts in the field.
Congratulations to Eliza on this achievement!
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