Isabella Souza

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Junior at Columbia University studying Financial Economics and Neuroscience passionate…

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Publications

  • Innovation or Intellectual Scam: Patent Damages and Their Exploited History

    Columbia Undergraduate Law Review

    Reviews the two-tiered damage theory model proffered by Caltech in Caltech v. Apple & Broadcom in the context of maintaining the viability of patents and incentivizing innovation. I served as editor for this piece.

    Other authors
    • Skylar Wu
    See publication

  • HIPAA Constraints on Brain Fingerprinting Evidence in Criminal Court: Pitfalls & Possibilities

    Columbia Undergraduate Law Review

    Investigates the HIPAA violations and potential privacy concerns given further funding of brain fingerprinting p300 memory evidence to validate or invalidate testimony.

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  • Isabella Souza, CC ’25, on her self-help book and the stigmatization of mental health

    Columbia Spectator

    Other authors
    • Emily Chen
    See publication

  • fMRI v. the Frye & Daubert Standards of Evidence: Re-searching for the Truth

    Columbia Undergraduate Law Review

    Examined how fMRI-based lie detection evidence currently fairs against expert testimony admissibility standards at both the state and federal level and outlined concrete steps for researchers moving forward to make this evidence admissible.

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  • Keeping in Touch(screen)

    The Jed Foundation (JED)

    Details creative ways to perform mental health checkins with peers despite school distancing measures.

    See publication

  • Long Island has 41 scholars in Regeneron science competition

    Newsday

    Feature regarding completing research during a pandemic. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Newsday about my work entitled, “Seeing Through the Scan: The Impact of fMRI Evidence on Juror Satisfaction and Verdicts”. I highlighted the challenges of transitioning an in-person trial survey method into a viable Google Forms process while keeping in line with local IRB standards.

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  • Self-made Self-care for the Teenager

    Amazon KDP

    Being a teenager is outrageously trying. Yoga classes and chats with professionals are expensive and hard to come by, but genuine teen-to-teen advice doesn’t have to be. Organization, motivation, and self-love are quintessential to doing more than just surviving teenage years. Through a variety of lifestyle tips and tricks, Self-made Self-care for the Teenager combines empirically proven cognitive-behavioral approaches, under the guidance of clinical child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Thomas…

    Being a teenager is outrageously trying. Yoga classes and chats with professionals are expensive and hard to come by, but genuine teen-to-teen advice doesn’t have to be. Organization, motivation, and self-love are quintessential to doing more than just surviving teenage years. Through a variety of lifestyle tips and tricks, Self-made Self-care for the Teenager combines empirically proven cognitive-behavioral approaches, under the guidance of clinical child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Thomas Ollendick (a member of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Division 53 of the APA) and pediatric physical therapist Dr. Kathleen Ollendick, for managing stress and emotions with academic tools for success - from the perspective of a teen. The proceeds of this work will be directed towards the social development department of the Camino Seguro School in Guatemala City, so that it may continue to work to prevent gang violence, peer pressure, and parental abuse amongst adolescents, whilst fostering the next generation of self-confident Latin American leaders.

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Honors & Awards

  • 2023-2024 Sandra and Michael Kamen Scholarship Fund Named Scholarship Recipient

    Sandra and Michael Kamen Scholarship Fund; Columbia University

    Sole recipient of the Michael Kamen Scholarship Award for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  • 2023 Zvi Galil Award for Improvement in Engineering Student Life

    Columbia University School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS)

  • 2023 Initiative of the Year

    Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs

    Associated with leadership of Women@CORE.

  • Dean’s List

    Columbia University

    Received designation for the Fall 2022 semester.

  • 2022 HSF Merit Scholarship Recipient

    Hispanic Scholarship Fund

    Re-selected as an HSF scholar for 2022-2023, will receive merit scholarship.

  • Dean's List

    Columbia University

    Received designation for the Spring 2022 semester.

  • Outstanding Editor Award

    Columbia Undergraduate Law Review

  • 2021 HSF Merit Scholarship Recipient

    Hispanic Scholarship Fund

    Granted merit scholarship and HSF scholar status.

  • Grand Prize Winner & 1st Place in Neuroscience at 2021 Journal of Young Explorer’s Meta (JYEM) Research Paper Competition

    JYEM

    Received designation for paper entitled, “Seeing Through the Scan: The Impact of fMRI Evidence on Juror Satisfaction and Verdicts”. Received monetary award and published in journal.

  • 2021 New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence

    NYS Higher Education Services Corporation

    Selected based on qualifying GPA, scholarship granted to students planning to attend higher education in New York State.

  • Outstanding Writer Award

    Columbia Undergraduate Law Review

  • 2021 Principal’s Association Award

    Syosset High School

    1 of 2 recipients; received for outstanding leadership in improving the local Syosset Central School District community and beyond.

  • HSF Scholar

    Hispanic Scholarship Fund

    Selected as a high-achieving Hispanic/Latinx student during the most competitive application cycle. Will gain entry to HSF conferences and receive career services.

  • New York State Spanish Seal of Biliteracy

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  • 2021 Regeneron ISEF - Outstanding Research in Psychological Science Award

    American Psychological Association (APA)

    Awarded for work entitled, “Seeing Through the Scan: The Impact of fMRI Evidence on Juror Satisfaction and Verdicts”.

  • 1st Place at LISEF in Behavioral Science

    Long Island Science & Engineering Fair

    Received for work entitled, “Seeing Through the Scan: The Impact of fMRI Evidence on Juror Satisfaction and Verdicts”. Additionally, received APA Special Award: Outstanding Research in Psychological Science.

  • 2X New York State Lincoln-Douglas Debate Champion (1st Place)

    NYSFL

    Placed 1st in Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the New York State Championship in 2019 and 2021.

  • 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Scholar

    Regeneron and The Society for Science

    Named 1 of top 300 scholars, awarded scholarship for work entitled, “Seeing Through the Scan: The Impact of fMRI Evidence on Juror Satisfaction and Verdicts”.

  • National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar

    College Board

    Received designation based on earning a qualifying PSAT score within the top 2% of Latinx test takers regionally.

  • AP Scholar with Distinction

    College Board

    As detailed by the College Board, awardees have received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken.

  • Academic All American

    National Speech & Debate Association

    Designation received by less than 2% of National Speech & Debate participants nationally. Achieved the degree of Premier Distinction (1500+ points, the NSDA’s highest distinction), met GPA requirements, and demonstrated outstanding character and leadership.

  • New York State Senate & Assembly Delegations' Students Building Bridges Award

    New York State Senate & Assembly

    Awarded for research presentation on Viktor Frankl's logotherapy methods and life story at my local Jewish Community Center. The submission can be found here: https://youtu.be/9clC6rnUMjs. In addition to winning the New York State Senate and Assembly Delegations’ Students Building Bridges Award: Creating a More Civil Society (2019), it also won a New York State Assembly Citation, a New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit, a Citation by Legislator Joshua Lafazan, a Citation by Legislator…

    Awarded for research presentation on Viktor Frankl's logotherapy methods and life story at my local Jewish Community Center. The submission can be found here: https://youtu.be/9clC6rnUMjs. In addition to winning the New York State Senate and Assembly Delegations’ Students Building Bridges Award: Creating a More Civil Society (2019), it also won a New York State Assembly Citation, a New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit, a Citation by Legislator Joshua Lafazan, a Citation by Legislator Arnold Drucker, and a Proclamation by New York State Senator James F. Gaughran.

Languages

  • Spanish

    Full professional proficiency

  • Portuguese

    Full professional proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • NGEN

    Columbia University Director

    - Present

    501(c) non-profit inspiring the next generation of young entrepreneurs

  • Hispanic Finance Association

    Member

    - Present

  • Girls Who Invest

    OIP Scholar

    - Present

  • HeadStart

    Fellow

    - Present

  • SEO

    Scholar - Alternative Investments Track

    - Present

  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund

    Scholar

    - Present

  • The JED Foundation

    National JED Student Ambassador

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