Basic info

First Name

Sebastian

Last Name

Forero

User name

sebastianforero9

Country

Colombia

Gender

Male

Full name

Juan Sebastian Forero Escovar

Working languages

English, Spanish (Español)

Bio

About

Im an undergrad student at Carleton College, studying Geology. My area of expertise is Geology and Computer Science. I believe in team communication, clear goal setting, and step by step work towards bigger goals. My current achievements are two research opportunities in Geology, and my motivation to join the SBC community is to connect back to Colombia through projects while Im abroad.

Education

High School diploma at Gimnasio Campestre, Bogota/Colombia

Current Sophomore student at Carleton College

Significant achievements

MUN prizes, Geology Summer internships, Orden de San jorge, Social Merit prize at Gimnasio Campestre

Certifications

Belay certification for rock climbing at Carleton College

Business

Business

Open to new collaborations

Current employment

On campus student job

Expertise

Using Microsoft software, people skills, research grade microscope manipulation

Motivation for social impact creation

There is a significant class inequality in my country, I understand my privilege and will try to do everything in my power to give back to the country I was raised on.

Contributions to the SBC community

I have done multiple tutoring projects with kids from rural regions of the country and I will like to continue working on similar projects

Sustainable Development Goals

GOAL 4: Quality Education, GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality, GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, GOAL 13: Climate Action

Research

Research

Active but not looking

Research interests

Geology petrographic, mineralogy, and geochemical analysis.

Current research projects

Geology petrographic research

Selected publications

Graduation thesis on Civil Disobedience

Teaching

Teaching experience

Basic tutoring experience for kids in rural areas in the subjects of Spanish, Social Studies, and Math.

SBC competition

Competition: look for projects

Active but not looking for new projects