Robert Nix
Central Catholic High School, 12
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Jonathan and Tiffany Nix
Academic Achievement
David S. Baginski Scholars Program, Member – 2 Years
Dr. James Manner Award for Outstanding Work in Biochemistry, Awardee – 1 Year
Duquesne University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Special Award for Excellence in the Health Sciences, Awardee – 1 Year
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Competition First Place Award, Member – 3 Years
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Sciences State Competition First Place, Member – 3 Years
Extracurricular Activities
University of Pittsburgh School of Dietrich Arts and Sciences Biological Outreach Program, Student Ambassador – 1 Year
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science: Student Researcher: Corn Ash Used as a Natural Destaining Method for Teeth, The Effect of an Acidic Environment of Liquid Mercury and Copper from Dental Amalgam ; The Effect of an Acidic Environment on the Release of Copper from Dental Amalgam and Gold Fillings, Member – 3 Years
Pittsburgh Central Catholic Student Council, Treasurer – 4 Years
Future Business Leaders of America, Member – 2 Years
Pittsburgh Central Catholic Soccer Team, Member – 4 Years
Community Involvement
Appalachian Regional Commission Mission Tripss, Member – 2 Years
Mission of Mercy volunteering, Student Ambassador – 4 Years
Rotary International volunteering, Student Ambassador – 2 Years
Pittsburgh Urban Management Project (PUMP) volunteering, Student Ambassador – 3 Years
Central Catholic High School Ambassador Volunteering, Student Ambassador – 4 Years
Plans
My future plans are to attend Gannon University to major in Biology. Upon graduation, I will attend LECOM Dental School in Bradenton, Florida, where I have already been accepted into the early assurance program. When I obtain my dental degree focusing on pediatrics, I will move to the Appalachian Region of our country to provide free dental care for children in need.