it’s Sophia Abolore
A computer science student and social justice activist
A computer science student and social justice activist
A marvel themed game developed with Java using object oriented programming.
A python algorithm that displays the changes in CO2 emissions from fossil fuels from 1964 - 2013. It was developed by filtering and retrieving data from a dataset, graphing the data, and designing an interface with pygame, geopandas and matplotlib and numpy.
A simple swift app modelled after the calculator app on the iPhone that executes basic mathematical calculations
A linear regression model using pathlib, numpy, math.plotlib and tensorflow
Convoluted Neural Network that classifies images of different types of flowers using data augmentation
Convoluted Neural Network that classifies images of different types of flowers using transfer learning
I helped present and create the social responsibility presentation for the Autodrive 2020 Challenge where we came in 1st place for the third year in a row.
I spoke on Adam Garry's panel of students about ways schools can diversify teaching/learning methods with technology
I planned and organized coding workshops, attended meetings, pitched blog post ideas and was interviewed for an canada learning code article
I helped develop computer programming and robotics lessons for 5th- 10th graders.
I helped write and perform the slam poem "What We Teach", a poem about the adversities women face all over the world. My group and I performed the poem at the Legislative building and multiple conferences. We also did interviews about it for media outlets like CBC radio, The Winnipeg Free Press, and others,
I helped write and perform the slam poem "Survival of The Richest", a poem about the injustices and xenophobia that emerged from the covid-19 outbreak
I spoke on Stu Starkey's podcast about the challenges that can emerge from racial inequalities and the importance of equity for underepresented groups
After two years of serving as a backbencher, during which I researched, wrote and presented a bill on ending the exploitation of garment workers in Bangledesh in the fast fashion industry, and serving as the critic of multiple bills, I was selected for the position of Parliamentary Secretary to Public Relations where I assist in managing the organizations social media and press.
Sophia is a bright, articulate, and driven...student from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who has a strong passion for tech.
My poem "Bouquets" was published in the 8th edition of The Scribbler in 2018, as well as being published on the MATE website after coming in first place in the Pandora Poetry Competition.
In the 9th edition of The Scribbler, a group poem that I helped write called "What we Teach" was published.
My poem "Thinking of you Always" was published in the 10th edition of the scribbler in 2020
My poem "Bouquets" came in first place in the Pandora Poetry Compeition.
"An award that recognizes and rewards the very best Canadian secondary school students. These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context."
"An award based on academic achievement and contribution to the Humanities classes in highschool."
"An award to acknowledge and support exceptional young people as they seek to pursue further studies."
"The National Scholarship rewards original, creative and committed Canadian secondary school students. These are students who excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. Each year approximately 10 students are named National Scholars"
An entrance scholarship for the residents of University College
Awarded to a highschool student who volunteers 2 hours a week at seniors care center for a year.
I sang in Acadia Junior High's and Fort Richmond Collegiate's Choir for 6 years
I played the alto-saxophone in a concert band for 4 years.
I played the alto-saxophone in a jazz band for 1 year
I worked part-time as a saxophone performer for social events
I was a member of Fort Richmond Collegiate's Improv Team
I played the role of Melanie in the play "Check Please"
I was casted to play Olivia Scobie in the original play "Co's Coffee Shop: and a thing about love" before covid-19
I'm always eager to help out with a project! If you would like to learn about my work experience, check out my resume, and if you think I could be a good fit for your organization do not hesitate to email me.
sophia.abolore@mail.utoronto.ca