Liya Broeckelmann

Summary

Proficient in designing 3D models, completed Python programming language courses, possesses critical thinking skills and considers many different possibilities and perspectives to an issue. Able to think creatively and analytically to synthesize ideas, advanced writing and artistic skills. Able to interact with a wide range of people, able to complete tasks, academic assignments, and projects on time. Fluent in English and developing conversational skills in Chinese.

Education, Research, and Training Experience

C. High School — Math, Science, and Technology Program

Graduation: 2027
  • One of 34 students accepted into rigorous, research-based, college preparatory program
  • Completed 11 Advanced Placement courses while maintaining a 4.0 unweighted GPA
  • Collaborated with peers to design and conduct two year-long research projects based on designing green roofs and analyzing slime mold (P. polycephalum) behavior
  • Wrote full-length research paper with literature review
  • Designed and produced research poster with visual representations of data
  • Presented findings to numerous audiences during poster fairs and speeches

Open Source Debugging Program Internship — IyaSec Cybersecurity

  • Updated an open source software project (an OAuth2 / OIDC identity protocol debugger used to troubleshoot problems with customer IAM systems) sponsored by Iya CyberSecurity Solutions, LLC
  • Processed tickets that the team created describing various enhancements and fixes to the software
  • Learned skills involving the Linux command terminal, GitHub, and Anthropic Claude
  • Became familiar with bash shell scripting and JavaScript/Node.js
  • Total of 90 hours logged

Leadership, Professional, and Volunteer Experience

Cross Country Running

2021–present
  • Varsity letter (2025–2026)
  • Attended optional training practices six days a week throughout two summers (2025, 2026)
  • Assisted coaches and team captains with communicating with less-experienced runners, leading team activities, and volunteering at team fundraisers

Youth Health Alliance

2026–present
  • Club for raising money for blood cancer research with the Blood Cancer United organization
  • Participated in the Student Visionaries of the Year competition to raise $9,000 for blood cancer (total of 25 volunteer hours spent attending and organizing fundraising events)
  • Secretary position for YHA provided crucial experience in organizing fundraisers and managing logistics
  • Volunteered at YHA's summer science camps to assist student youth in creating their own capstone research projects (total of 22 volunteer hours)

Knowledge Bowl

2021–present
  • Interdisciplinary club that promotes spontaneous and efficient problem solving through trivia competitions
  • Varsity letter (2024–2026)
  • Earned varsity letter by consistent and successful participation in practices and competitions
  • Volunteered as proctor for middle school Knowledge Bowl meets throughout high school career (total of 15 volunteer hours)

Clubs, Extracurriculars, and Activities

Track & Field

  • Developed discipline, responsibility, commitment, and patience

Art Exhibits

  • Artwork selected to be showcased in the city's downtown Gallery 408 Art and Culture Block during July 2026
  • Artwork showcased in the city's public library High School Art exhibit during July 2026

Awards

Scholastic Art and Writing

  • Honorable Mention at the regional level for Scholastic Art Awards in 2026

Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot's Pen

  • First place in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot's Pen essay writing competition in 2021 (regional level) and 2nd place in 2022 (district level)