Sissi Ho is a high school student at Crofton House School in Canada. She has demonstrated strong academic skills, leadership, and a commitment to community involvement.
Entrepreneurship and Community Impact
Sissi is a SHAD alumna. She completed a competitive entrepreneurship and enrichment programme at Dalhousie University. During the programme, she worked with professors and industry professionals to develop a business proposal for accessible naloxone infrastructure. Her project gained recognition on CBC Maritime News.
Debate and Academic Achievements
Sissi has also excelled in debate. She advanced to the national level in several competitions, including the NSDA French Debate Championships in 2021 and 2022. She also competed in the 2022 British Parliamentary Debate Championships.
In 2021, Sissi placed eighth at the French Debate Championships. The following year, she ranked 15th at the British Parliamentary Championships. Furthermore, she reached the semifinals of international tournaments such as AISDC 2021 and UPenn 2021.
Her academic achievements are equally impressive. In 2022, she received the College Board AP Scholar Award. She earned high marks in AP Statistics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, and AP Chinese Language and Culture. She completed these college-level courses independently.
Leadership in Journalism and Education
As president of her school newspaper, Sissi oversees the digital website and manages submissions. She also mentors younger club members. To support the team’s growth, she created an editing team and introduced a section for original literary works. These initiatives helped expand membership to more than 60 active writers.
Sissi has also supported young learners as a UBC Geering Up Junior Instructor. She assisted with classroom management and prepared learning materials. In addition, she provided individual support to campers aged 6 to 17, including those with special learning accommodations. She also led weekly engineering challenges.
Research in Optogenetics
At CCIR Academy, Sissi conducted a research project titled “Recent Advancements in Optogenetic Research.” Her paper explores developments in optogenetics and their impact on research methods.
Optogenetics is an area of scientific research that examines how light can be used to control or study cells. Sissi’s project explored recent advances in this field and their relevance to scientific investigation.
Celebrating Sissi’s Research Journey
Sissi recently appeared on CCIR Academy Student Spotlights. During the episode, she shared insights from her research experience. She also expressed gratitude for the guidance of her professor and the support of CCIR Academy.
Congratulations to Sissi on her achievements!
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