Cortez Pagan, Staff Reporter
Cortez Pagan is an Editorial Editor for ‘The Science Survey.’ She adores hunting for stories in journalism, tying overarching themes to seemingly mundane topics. Specifically, she is drawn to the intersection of history and psychology. Through her articles, Cortez hopes to convey the complexity of human nature and the nuances that come with every conversation. Alongside her journalism work, Cortez is the president of the Bronx Science Student Diversity Committee, president of Vivo Latino, and president of the nonprofit organization Calculators Solve Problems. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, part of the Sexual Assault Prevention Board, the Gender Equity Board, and the Girls’ Varsity Handball team. When she is not in school, Cortez loves hiking in the mountains, volunteering, journaling, and cooking. She also enjoys watching hockey and listening to all genres of music. Additionally, Cortez devotes her time to interning with various organizations such as the MET Museum, Kweller Tutoring, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and the New York Historical. In the future, Cortez plans to pursue a doctorate in psychology and/or history, hoping to give back to the community as much as she can.