Maria Ferria
@mariaferria
I build youth STEM programs and international robotics events while gaining clinical experience as a medical student.
AlgeriaWhat I'm looking for
I'm gaining hands-on clinical experience at Sétif University Hospital Center, supporting patient histories, examinations, case discussions, and patient-centered care under physician supervision.
Alongside medicine, I lead youth technology initiatives as Vice President and Event & Program Manager at Generation of Technology Association Sétif. I coordinate robotics, AI, STEM, and 21st-century-skills programs, partnerships, volunteers, and national and international events.
As co-founder and Head-Organiser of the Global Robotics Arena Championship 2026 in Istanbul, I coordinate international participants, judges, coaches, partners, logistics, workshops, camps, and cultural activities.
I've also coordinated robotics programs at Super Genius Academy, coached STEM learners, instructed children in robotics, and served as a FIRST LEGO League referee. I bring cross-cultural communication in Arabic, English, French, and Turkish to work connecting healthcare, education, innovation, and youth empowerment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Clinical Extern
Sétif University Hospital Center (CHU Sétif)
Sep 2024 - Present (2 years)
Completed hospital-based clinical rotations across diverse medical specialties. Assisted in patient history taking, clinical examination, and case discussions under physician supervision.
Co-founder and Head-Organiser
Global Robotics Arena Championship 2026
Nov 2025 - Aug 2026 (9 months)
Led organization and coordination of an international robotics championship, managing participants, judges, coaches, and partners. Oversaw competition logistics and event operations to ensure seamless execution.
Vice President & Event & Program Manager
Generation of Technology Association Sétif (Jil Tech Sétif)
Apr 2023 - Aug 2026 (3 years 4 months)
Supported leadership and strategic development of the association. Coordinated youth-focused initiatives in robotics, AI, STEM, and technology education, and organized national and international competitions and workshops.
Robotics program coordinator
Super Genius Academy
Jan 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years 8 months)
Coordinated robotics and STEM education programs for children and youth. Planned and managed workshops, training sessions, and competitions, and supported teams in national and international events.
Tourism & Event Logistics Partner
Al Farouk tourism Agency
Dec 2024 - May 2025 (5 months)
Partnered with Al Farouk Agency to coordinate travel and tourism logistics for international Codeavour participants and teams. Managed accommodation and city tour logistics for delegations from Algeria, Guinea, and Turkey.
STEM coach
MBI ALGERIA CAMPUS
Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 (11 months)
Delivered hands-on STEM coaching focused on engineering, robotics, and technology for children aged 5–12. Trained and mentored new STEM coaches and designed project-based learning activities.
Referee (Volunteering)
FIRST LEGO League
Apr 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 1 month)
Judged robotics competitions according to FIRST LEGO League rules and scoring criteria. Evaluated robot performance and team conduct, ensuring fair play and accurate scoring.
Robotics instructor
InnovaCo Space
Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 (6 months)
Taught robotics and engineering to children through hands-on activities. Guided students in building and programming educational robots, developing problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Sétif1 - Ferhat Abbas (UFAS)
M.D., Medicine
2021 -
Pursuing an M.D. in Medicine at the University of Sétif1 - Ferhat Abbas, with ongoing studies since September 2021.
Ben Alloui Saleh High School
Baccalaureate, General
2021 - 2021
Grade: 17.07/20
Earned a Baccalaureate in July 2021 with a GPA of 17.07/20.
Sabah Al Ahmad Kuwait
Python Basics Online, Python Basics
2021 - 2021
Completed a Python Basics Online course in September 2021.
MBI ALGERIA CAMPUS
Cambridge Assessment Certificate B2+, English-as-a-Second-Language Education
2017 - 2020
Completed a Cambridge Assessment Certificate B2+ in English-as-a-Second-Language Education.
Robot Éducatif Algérie
Robotics And Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
2018 - 2019
Completed a course in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
Genius Kids Academy
Mental Calculation Course, Mental Calculation
2017 - 2018
Completed a Mental Calculation Course.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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