Home > Case Study
Science, Engineering & Technology
Coding / Programming
Start Date
February 2024
End Date
October 2024
Sessions Completed
<div class="assets-links"><a class="assets-link" href="https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us/24-ny12/"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">Congressional App Challenge Winner Announcement</div></a><a class="assets-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4d2_j-c_xE"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/605190260cb9b4c3a9de71c8/680115d2ef2b7533efbc7b88_Frame.svg"><div class="inter-400">Lyme-Aid Project Submission Video</div></a></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Drew Goodman</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Dwight Englewood</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Grade 11</div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Intelligent</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Thoughtful</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Dedicated</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Curious</p></div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Coding</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Computer Science</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Psychology</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Women in STEM</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Healthcare Technology</p></div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Kaitlyn Leitherer</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Stanford University</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Electrical Engineering</div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Hands-On</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Encouraging</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Technical</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Detail-Oriented</p></div></div>
<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Software Development</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Electrical Engineering</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Data Visualization</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">AI Chatbots</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">UX/UI Design</p></div></div>
Drew, a talented high school student passionate about coding, embarked on a journey to explore computer science career paths and develop her technical skills. Inspired by her father's battle with Lyme disease, she conceptualized a health-focused app to help sufferers track symptoms and access resources. Through comprehensive mentorship with Kaitlyn, Drew progressed from exploring CS careers to designing wireframes to implementing complex features like AI chatbots—ultimately creating Lyme-Aid, an award-winning app that combined her interests in technology and healthcare.
<div class="case-study-match-wrapper"><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Technical Guidance</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Kaitlyn's experience in electrical engineering and programming provided Drew with the skills to build a robust and functional app.</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Mentorship in Women in STEM</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">As a woman in engineering, Kaitlyn helped Drew explore career paths and develop confidence in the field of tech.</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Structured Approach to Debugging</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Through systematic debugging and problem-solving exercises, Kaitlyn guided Drew in improving the efficiency of her code.</div></div></div>
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Building on her award-winning app development experience, Drew plans to continue refining Lyme-Aid while exploring the intersection of computer science and healthcare technology. She's particularly interested in creating accessible digital health solutions that combine her technical skills with her passion for helping others. As she prepares for college applications, Drew is considering programs that will allow her to further explore computer science with applications in psychology and healthcare. Her experience winning the Congressional App Challenge has reinforced her confidence as a woman in STEM and her desire to pursue a career in technology that makes a meaningful impact on people's lives.
