Student Biographies
Arzin Thobani
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Gangadhara Sareddy, Ph.D. Lady Bird Johnson High School Arzin loves to help and teach others. She fulfills this love by being a Religious Education Teacher, and a Math Honor Society Student, a teacher at the Early Childhood Development Center, a Youth Volunteer Team Leader, is a Peer Mediator, volunteers in I-CERV and is a […]
Mitchell Porter
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Darpan Patel, Ph.D. Ronald Reagan High School Mitchell is academically and athletically involved at Central Catholic High School. He is a player of on the JV Basketball Team, and Lacrosse Team. He participates as a member of the Academic Team and is Co-leader of the Latin Team. He is a top ranked Sophomore in […]
Elisa Polo
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Zhijie (Jason) Lui, Ph.D. Theodore Roosevelt High School Elisa is proudly a member of the Leo Club Program, the EDGE Program, and Youth Serve. She has taken part in the ACTS Retreat. Through all of her extracurricular, Elisa has managed to maintain a high-grade point average. Additionally, she is a member of the HOSA […]
Abigail Parker
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Ramaswamy Sharma, Ph.D. Keystone School Abigail serves as the Financial Manager of a High School Student- Run Non-Profit Organization, Refugee Care Initiative. Proving her love for science, Abigail has participated in several science related organizations: Science Fair, ISEF (finalist), Astronomy Club (Vice President), Academic World Quest Team, Quiz Bowl Team, and Robotics Team. She […]
Andrew Olguin
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Bertha (Penny) Flores, Ph.D. Travis Early College High School Andrew is the Student Council Class President. He has participated in the Academic decathlon/octahlon and is a member of the Science Alliance. Additionally, Andrew advocates for anti-bullying as the Anti-Bullying Campaign President. He is a member of the Debate Team and National Honor Society. Andrew […]
Peter Mason
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Hye Young Lee, Ph.D. John Jay Science and Engineering Academy Peter serves as a Student Council Member at John Jay. He is also a part of the Varsity Tennis Team and is a Chess Club Member. Through the years, Peter has participated in the annual science fair which further confirmed his passion for understanding […]
Kristi Jimenez
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Ratna K. Vadlamudi, Ph.D. Fox Tech High School Kristi is an honored volunteer of the San Antonio Humane Society and the San Antonio Food Bank. In addition to volunteering, Kristi focuses on her education and is now enrolled in a dual credit pre-calculus at UT Austin College. Furthermore, she continues to maintain her class […]
Noah Hodge
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Georgianna Gould, Ph.D. Harlan High School Noah was ranked number one in his Freshman class at Brennan High School. He is a member of Student Council, Peer Tutoring, and the Tabletop Gaming Club. Noah has also volunteered with several organizations including the Nerds for a Cause Charity Organization, the San Antonio Food Bank, and […]
Parth Ghawghawe
June 30, 2020
Mentor: David S. Libich, Ph.D. Louis D. Brandeis High School Parth serves as the captain of the Ocean Science Bowl Team for his high school. In addition to his leadership role as team captain, Parth holds a leadership position in the Boy Scouts of Troop 401, serving as the Quartermaster. Other school activities include Varsity […]
Leigha Forrest
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Karl A. Rodriguez, Ph.D. BASIS-Shavano Leigha is a part of multiple clubs such as Speech and Debate, Cubes in Space (partnership with NASA), and Creating Writing. She volunteers with ARISA Summer Service Immersion program in Hidalgo County with UIW Ettling Center for Civic Leadership, Teens Give Back, and San Antonio Pets Alive! With a […]