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Faig Safiyev 

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2029 Azerbaijan Academic Areas of Interest Mainly centered around computer science (my major): AI, machine learning, and data science. I am also interested in entrepreneurship and economics. Activities & Hobbies I love playing and watching soccer and video games (mostly counter-strike), enjoy watching movies with my friends or just going for…

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Deniz Guler

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2029 Turkey Academic Areas of Interest Bioengineering, Biophysics, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence. At Penn, I intend to conduct interdisciplinary research that bridges these fields, particularly by continuing my research project on neuroprotective agents in Parkinson’s disease and expanding it through computational approaches and biological research. Additionally, I aim to complete…

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Moaz Elgeziry

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2029 Egypt Academic Areas of Interest Engineering, Informatics, Physics, Analytical Sciences, Economics, Chemistry, Education, Biology. Activities & Hobbies Tutoring, playing social deduction & critical thinking games, admiring nature, watching and analyzing sports and movies, spending time with friends and family. Future Plans To further explore my interest in engineering and create…

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Jean Finbar Abongo

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2029 Kenya Academic Areas of Interest While I have a broad set of academic interests, I am particularly drawn to pursuing a major in Computer Engineering, with the goal of eventually completing an accelerated master’s degree in Engineering or Data Science. Beyond the technical realm, I have a strong interest in…

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Aleina Karakylych 

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2029 Russia & Turkey Academic Areas of Interest Business Administration with concentration in Marketing and Communications, potentially minoring in ESG initiatives. Activities & Hobbies Community service, event management, leading educational initiatives for youth, jogging, hiking, cooking. Future Plans I hope to get a Wharton degree in the near future and use…

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Majd Almasri

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2029 Palestine Academic Areas of Interest Neuroscience (with a focus on neurotrauma), Physics, Astronomy, and Arabic Literature. Activities & Hobbies Bowling, golf, creative writing, debate, youth advocacy, intercultural engagement, and spending time outdoors. Future Plans I aspire to become a surgeon and researcher, dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and patient care.…

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Mbresa Simnica 

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2029 Kosovo Academic Areas of Interest I am interested in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Diplomacy, History, Psychology, and Astrophysics. Activities & Hobbies I enjoy reading, hiking, travelling, playing volleyball and table tennis, journaling, community service. Future Plans I aspire to make the world a better place for my family, for…

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Lindsey Huahuamullo Papa

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2029 Peru Academic Areas of Interest Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Education Policy, International Development and Cognitive Science Activities & Hobbies Leadership development through my work with Peruvian NGOs, writing, doing research about education, community building, watching horror and romance movies. Future Plans Back in Peru, I founded an international youth organization called…

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Thakia Waksanga

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Rwanda Academic areas of interest What are the ethics of the rise in emergence of artificial intelligence? Are we headed to a better destination with AI spearheading all our endeavors or is it a self-destruct button for all of us? What are the implications of AI on African lives? Should…

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