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Student Spotlights

Student Spotlights

Student Spotlights

Student Spotlights

The Student Spotlight series highlights the stories of alumni from around the world. With alumni representing more than 60 countries, the fellowship has built a vibrant and diverse network of future STEM leaders. Explore each alum’s unique journey, from their passions in STEM to their experiences in Summit Education programs and their aspirations for the future.

You can also find student spotlights in the Summit Education Newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with program announcements and new student spotlights!

The Student Spotlight series highlights the stories of alumni from around the world. With alumni representing more than 60 countries, the fellowship has built a vibrant and diverse network of future STEM leaders. Explore each alum’s unique journey, from their passions in STEM to their experiences in Summit Education programs and their aspirations for the future.

You can also find student spotlights in the Summit Education Newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with program announcements and new student spotlights!

The Student Spotlight series highlights the stories of alumni from around the world. With alumni representing more than 60 countries, the fellowship has built a vibrant and diverse network of future STEM leaders. Explore each alum’s unique journey, from their passions in STEM to their experiences in Summit Education programs and their aspirations for the future.

You can also find student spotlights in the Summit Education Newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with program announcements and new student spotlights!

The Student Spotlight series highlights the stories of alumni from around the world. With alumni representing more than 60 countries, the fellowship has built a vibrant and diverse network of future STEM leaders. Explore each alum’s unique journey, from their passions in STEM to their experiences in Summit Education programs and their aspirations for the future.

You can also find student spotlights in the Summit Education Newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with program announcements and new student spotlights!

Medicine Meets Movement: STEM and Dance Empowerment

Medicine Meets Movement: STEM and Dance Empowerment

Medicine Meets Movement: STEM and Dance Empowerment

Ava Lerman

Ava Lerman

Ava Lerman

California, USA

California, USA

California, USA

From Equations to Equity: Inspiring STEM Access Worldwide

From Equations to Equity: Inspiring STEM Access Worldwide

From Equations to Equity: Inspiring STEM Access Worldwide

Luca Meyerhans

Luca Meyerhans

Luca Meyerhans

Spain

Spain

Spain

Creating Change in Nigeria, One Microbe at a Time

Creating Change in Nigeria, One Microbe at a Time

Creating Change in Nigeria, One Microbe at a Time

Precious Ojo

Precious Ojo

Precious Ojo

Nigeria

Nigeria

Nigeria

The Human Mind Through STEM and Storytelling

The Human Mind Through STEM and Storytelling

The Human Mind Through STEM and Storytelling

Collin Wang

Collin Wang

Collin Wang

California, USA

California, USA

California, USA

Bridging Math, Medicine, and Humanity

Bridging Math, Medicine, and Humanity

Bridging Math, Medicine, and Humanity

Ajsel Budlla

Ajsel Budlla

Ajsel Budlla

Albania

Albania

Albania

Physics, Astronomy, and Reaching for the Stars

Physics, Astronomy, and Reaching for the Stars

Physics, Astronomy, and Reaching for the Stars

Sarah Khan

Sarah Khan

Sarah Khan

Pakistan

Pakistan

Pakistan

The Cayman Islands to the Cosmos: Pursuing Aerospace

The Cayman Islands to the Cosmos: Pursuing Aerospace

The Cayman Islands to the Cosmos: Pursuing Aerospace

Mateus Hoerner Rocco

Mateus Hoerner Rocco

Mateus Hoerner Rocco

The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands

Art and the Brain: Crafting a Future in Biomedical Science

Art and the Brain: Crafting a Future in Biomedical Science

Art and the Brain: Crafting a Future in Biomedical Science

Amara Camacho

Amara Camacho

Amara Camacho

Mexico

Mexico

Mexico

Checkmate: Mastering Chess, STEM, and Beyond

Checkmate: Mastering Chess, STEM, and Beyond

Checkmate: Mastering Chess, STEM, and Beyond

Chisomo Boshoma

Chisomo Boshoma

Chisomo Boshoma

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

Oncology, Biology, and Breakthrough Medicine

Oncology, Biology, and Breakthrough Medicine

Oncology, Biology, and Breakthrough Medicine

Aimee Zou

Aimee Zou

Aimee Zou

New Jersey, USA

New Jersey, USA

New Jersey, USA

Bridging Science and Activism for a Brighter Future

Bridging Science and Activism for a Brighter Future

Bridging Science and Activism for a Brighter Future

Sophia Zhang

Sophia Zhang

Sophia Zhang

Colorado, USA

Colorado, USA

Colorado, USA

Designing Solutions Through Bioengineering, AI, and Activism

Designing Solutions Through Bioengineering, AI, and Activism

Designing Solutions Through Bioengineering, AI, and Activism

Nishant Raj Sarraf

Nishant Raj Sarraf

Nishant Raj Sarraf

Nepal

Nepal

Nepal

Aerospace and Designing a More Sustainable Future

Aerospace and Designing a More Sustainable Future

Aerospace and Designing a More Sustainable Future

Puneeth Nunna

Puneeth Nunna

Puneeth Nunna

Massachusetts, USA

Massachusetts, USA

Massachusetts, USA

Building the Future Through Engineering and Leadership

Building the Future Through Engineering and Leadership

Building the Future Through Engineering and Leadership

Jayvant Rajesh

Jayvant Rajesh

Jayvant Rajesh

California, USA

California, USA

California, USA

Math, Science, and Molecular Docking Discoveries

Math, Science, and Molecular Docking Discoveries

Math, Science, and Molecular Docking Discoveries

Satya Palomar

Satya Palomar

Satya Palomar

Philippines

Philippines

Philippines

From Robotics to Filmmaking: Designing Beyond STEM

From Robotics to Filmmaking: Designing Beyond STEM

From Robotics to Filmmaking: Designing Beyond STEM

Theo Nguyen

Theo Nguyen

Theo Nguyen

Georgia, USA

Georgia, USA

Georgia, USA

Blending Business, Biology, and Technology

Blending Business, Biology, and Technology

Blending Business, Biology, and Technology

Rhea Doshi

Rhea Doshi

Rhea Doshi

Connecticut, USA

Connecticut, USA

Connecticut, USA

STEM Pathways and Creating Impact Through Engineering

STEM Pathways and Creating Impact Through Engineering

STEM Pathways and Creating Impact Through Engineering

Ryan Hernandez

Ryan Hernandez

Ryan Hernandez

New York, USA

New York, USA

New York, USA

Redefining Mental Health Advocacy Through STEM

Redefining Mental Health Advocacy Through STEM

Redefining Mental Health Advocacy Through STEM

Yoon Nadi

Yoon Nadi

Yoon Nadi

Myanmar

Myanmar

Myanmar

Engineering Dreams Through Robotics

Engineering Dreams Through Robotics

Engineering Dreams Through Robotics

Jiaqi Wan

Jiaqi Wan

Jiaqi Wan

Australia

Australia

Australia

From Community Service to Environmental Change

From Community Service to Environmental Change

From Community Service to Environmental Change

Nathaniel Gushurst

Nathaniel Gushurst

Nathaniel Gushurst

Pennsylvania, USA

Pennsylvania, USA

Pennsylvania, USA

Astrophysics, Aerospace, and Astronaut Aspirations

Astrophysics, Aerospace, and Astronaut Aspirations

Astrophysics, Aerospace, and Astronaut Aspirations

Elisa Cullmann

Elisa Cullmann

Elisa Cullmann

Germany

Germany

Germany

Astronomy, Anatomy, and Asking Bigger Questions

Astronomy, Anatomy, and Asking Bigger Questions

Astronomy, Anatomy, and Asking Bigger Questions

Aidan Chan

Aidan Chan

Aidan Chan

California, USA

California, USA

California, USA

Innovating and Inspiring in Healthcare

Innovating and Inspiring in Healthcare

Innovating and Inspiring in Healthcare

Shripriya Kalbhavi

Shripriya Kalbhavi

Shripriya Kalbhavi

California, USA

California, USA

California, USA

Solving Puzzles, Shaping Futures, and Illuminating STEM

Solving Puzzles, Shaping Futures, and Illuminating STEM

Solving Puzzles, Shaping Futures, and Illuminating STEM

Mane Yeritsyan

Mane Yeritsyan

Mane Yeritsyan

Armenia

Armenia

Armenia

Psychology Meets Technology: Creative Coding

Psychology Meets Technology: Creative Coding

Psychology Meets Technology: Creative Coding

Darah Khieu

Darah Khieu

Darah Khieu

Ohio, USA

Ohio, USA

Ohio, USA

Forensics, Medicine, and the Science of Making a Difference

Forensics, Medicine, and the Science of Making a Difference

Forensics, Medicine, and the Science of Making a Difference

Stella Win Htet

Stella Win Htet

Stella Win Htet

Myanmar

Myanmar

Myanmar

Combining Medicine and Environmental Advocacy

Combining Medicine and Environmental Advocacy

Combining Medicine and Environmental Advocacy

Miriam Puente Cavazos

Miriam Puente Cavazos

Miriam Puente Cavazos

Mexico

Mexico

Mexico

Bridging Science, Innovation, and Compassion

Bridging Science, Innovation, and Compassion

Bridging Science, Innovation, and Compassion

Kavitha Paramatmuni

Kavitha Paramatmuni

Kavitha Paramatmuni

Connecticut, USA

Connecticut, USA

Connecticut, USA

STEM, Creativity, and a Vision for Impact

STEM, Creativity, and a Vision for Impact

STEM, Creativity, and a Vision for Impact

Inaaya Ahmed

Inaaya Ahmed

Inaaya Ahmed

California, USA

California, USA

California, USA

Math, Creativity, and Crocheting for Change

Math, Creativity, and Crocheting for Change

Math, Creativity, and Crocheting for Change

Emily Chen

Emily Chen

Emily Chen

New Jersey, USA

New Jersey, USA

New Jersey, USA

Engineering a Sustainable Future

Engineering a Sustainable Future

Engineering a Sustainable Future

Judith Puente Cavazos

Judith Puente Cavazos

Judith Puente Cavazos

Mexico

Mexico

Mexico

Exploring the Mind, One Simulation at a Time

Exploring the Mind, One Simulation at a Time

Exploring the Mind, One Simulation at a Time

Maria Nychtaraki

Maria Nychtaraki

Maria Nychtaraki

Greece

Greece

Greece

Shooting for the Stars Through STEM

Shooting for the Stars Through STEM

Shooting for the Stars Through STEM

Cozy Roskelley

Cozy Roskelley

Cozy Roskelley

California, USA

California, USA

California, USA

Empowering Girls Globally with Jinaykay

Empowering Girls Globally with Jinaykay

Empowering Girls Globally with Jinaykay

Eshal Khattak

Eshal Khattak

Eshal Khattak

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Breaking Barriers through Science and Writing

Breaking Barriers through Science and Writing

Breaking Barriers through Science and Writing

Aradhya Yadav

Aradhya Yadav

Aradhya Yadav

Nepal

Nepal

Nepal

Engineering Change in the Navajo Nation

Engineering Change in the Navajo Nation

Engineering Change in the Navajo Nation

Elena Klopfenstein

Elena Klopfenstein

Elena Klopfenstein

Arizona, USA

Arizona, USA

Arizona, USA

From Science Olympiads to STEM Outreach

From Science Olympiads to STEM Outreach

From Science Olympiads to STEM Outreach

Jolee Xian

Jolee Xian

Jolee Xian

Maryland, USA

Maryland, USA

Maryland, USA

Merging Creativity, Art, and Science

Merging Creativity, Art, and Science

Merging Creativity, Art, and Science

Zoha Bilal Syed

Zoha Bilal Syed

Zoha Bilal Syed

Canada

Canada

Canada

Dancing Through Data: Ballet, Math, and Data Science

Dancing Through Data: Ballet, Math, and Data Science

Dancing Through Data: Ballet, Math, and Data Science

Sirja Joeveer

Sirja Joeveer

Sirja Joeveer

Florida, USA

Florida, USA

Florida, USA

Harmonizing STEM and Music for Impact

Harmonizing STEM and Music for Impact

Harmonizing STEM and Music for Impact

Lani Ching

Lani Ching

Lani Ching

Massachusetts, USA

Massachusetts, USA

Massachusetts, USA