Balym Zhamkhan is a sophomore majoring in Communications with minors in Film and Design. She is interested in creative storytelling, media production, and research, with a particular focus on filmmaking and screenwriting. Balym enjoys developing plot ideas and working on visual concepts, including shot composition and set design. She is also interested in science and enjoys incorporating scientific ideas into creative projects. Balym is involved in debate and student leadership and has received SIGP and SLE grants.