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Nina L.

Ambitious, Passionate, Decisive

You can't achieve greatness by walking a straight line
- Kobe Bryant

 
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BIOGRAPHY

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During the last six years in the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute (SLI), Nina has found her passion for innovation and technology through the numerous learning opportunities introduced to her through the program. She has participated in academic competitions like FIRST Tech Challenge, Synopsys Science Fair, and Exploravision, to name a few. She plans on studying chemical engineering at UC San Diego with the hope of pursuing a career in pharmacy.


Outside of SLI, Nina frequently volunteers at her local animal shelter where she helps out by socializing with young animals to prepare them for adoption. In her free time, Nina has a passion for basketball which she has been playing since her youth. She has been on the girls’ varsity basketball team for four years, becoming captain her senior year. She has won multiple MVP awards in tournaments while also hitting 1000 career varsity points in the last season. In the future, she plans on continuing this passion by playing basketball in college.

The 49ers STEM Leadership Institute (49ers SLI) provides multi-year, year-round academic support, STEM enrichment, skills training, and leadership opportunities to students in middle and high school. Students, who are with the program for six years from 7th through 12th grade, commit annually to 300+ hours of program learning time in addition to their typical school hours. By cultivating student mastery in STEM subjects and in key skill areas, the program prepares students for college and empowers them to pursue their passions; so that they may become the well-rounded leaders of the future. The 49ers STEM Leadership Institute is made possible by the strong partnership between Silicon Valley Education Foundation, 49ers Foundation, Chevron, and the Santa Clara Unified School District.

Special Thanks To...

49ers SLI students Danielle B, Stephanie K, & Jennifer L for designing and building this website in 2019.

49ers SLI student Aribah H for editing all headshot photos for this website.

Communications Team Danielle B, Dana C, Aribah H, Halle K, Stephanie K, Jennifer L for editing content and building pages for the 2021 Seniors.

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