Anvesha Sharda

Stuco

Headed initiatives like reducing plastic waste and addressing microaggressions. Represent our student body of 1800 students at School Board meetings.

4 years

Research

Research in treatments for Multiple Sclerosis (2022). Awarded Yale Sci. & Eng. Award, ISEF Finalist. Now investigating adolescent autism therapies

3 years

HOSA

Founded HOSA Club at my high school and am currently preparing 30+ students for competition, helping them discover their purpose in medicine

1 years

Civic Engagement Club

Facilitated 10+ community discussions for reaching over 180+ people to deliberate solutions for city-wide issues, aimed at finding common ground.

6 years

Model UN

As General Assembly President (12) & Liaison (11), I plan/organize Regional Conference. Previously a delegate for 4 years, receiving 8 speech awards

6 years

Dance

Taught Bhangra, an Indian folk dance, for 4 years in my community. Sharing my culture with 50+ people from different backgrounds and identities.

6 years

Triathlon

After 3,500+ days of solo training, Triathlon is the therapy that keeps my mind and body healthy. Consecutive 5-time top 5 finisher at Just Tri It.

10 years

Red Cross

Reached 8k+ people through International Humanitarian Law Campaign. Led 13 club events & coordinated 4 regional outreach projects as KS-OK Field Amb.

4 years

Debate

Organized/coached 8-wk debate & civics programs for 120+ middle schoolers. Worked as VP for FDA planning an intl. summer program for 140+ competitors.

1 years

Piano

10 years

Asian Student Union

4 years

Climate Advocacy

State Representative at Local Conference of Youth where youth write a statement of demands for UNFCCC

4 years

Kansas Optimist Student of the Year

American Psychological Association Recognition for Outstanding Research in Neuroscience

Yale Science and Engineering Award

ISEF Finalist

NSDA Congressional Debate Runner Up (Novice)

AP Scholar with Distinction

CP Davis Scholarship

per columbia "The scholarship recognizes his transforming bequest to CEAA, which enabled it to become an important and independent resource for the School, and its students, faculty and alumni. In gratitude for his visionary generosity and memorable accomplishments, Columbia Engineering established the C.P. Davis Scholars Program for entering students of extraordinary abilities to enjoy the advantage of co-curriculum enhancement programs to prepare them for excellence in their chosen professions."