Alyssa Martinec

Welcome to my digital portfolio! I completed a Bachelor of Philosophy degree with majors in Political Science and International & Area Studies with a concentration in Sustainability and Ecology in China, as well as a minor in Chinese. I also have a certificate in German for the Liberal Arts.

Education

  • Major

    Political Science | International & Area Studies

  • Minor

    Chinese

  • Certificate

    German for the Liberal Arts

  • Study Abroad

    Shanghai, China

    August 2018 - June 2018

    Co-Curricular Engagements

    • Secretary

      Students for Sensible Drug Policy

      August 2017-April 2019

    • President

      Take Back the Tap

      January 2016-April 2018

    • Head Intern

      Pitt Real Food Challenge

      January 2016-September 2017

    • Core Organizer

      Fossil Free Pitt Coalition

      January 2016 - September 2017

    Awards and Achievements

    • 2019
      Summa Cum Laude
      I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a 3.9 cumulative GPA.
    • 2019
      Senior Bracken Award
      A generous endowment from Mr. John P. Bracken allows us to honor outstanding junior and senior political science students. This award recognizes academic achievement and a commitment to political or public service.
    • 2018
      Gary J. Rathburn Undergraduate International Research Award
      The purpose of this award, generously funded through an endowment established by Gary J. Rathburn, is to support undergraduate research in the Department of Political Science, with a preference for research that is international in scope. I used this award to fund my research on public opinion on air quality in Shanghai, China.
    • 2018
      Junior Bracken Award
      A generous endowment from Mr. John P. Bracken allows us to honor outstanding junior and senior political science students. This award recognizes academic achievement and a commitment to political or public service.
    • 2017
      Sustainability Award Winner in the Student category
      The Pitt Sustainability Awards program aims to recognize Pitt faculty, staff, students, and groups who are making an extraordinary impact on campus sustainability.
    • 2017
      Member of the Epsilon Pi Chapter of the National German Honorary Society, Delta Phi Alpha
    • 2015-2019
      Dean's List