Meet Medha

Hey there! I'm Medha, a high school freshman from Virginia and a proud member of the 2023 Flight Crew. I'm thrilled to be a part of this team and can't wait to contribute my skills and learn from my fellow crew members as we embark on our exciting journey together.

 When I was young, I loved tackling tough problems and creating unique solutions that could make a real difference. Junior First Lego League revealed STEM's potential and convinced me to pursue my true passion.

 That's why I created Coding Club at middle school, teaching 100+ students creative problem-solving via programming. Developed AI program using natural language processing to detect cyberbullying in texts, presented to Instagram policy team and succeeded.

I wanted to share my knowledge with the world, so I created a YouTube channel called LifeWithRainbow. I made educational animated videos on topics like COVID-19 safety and Unity Day, gaining valuable communication skills with people of all ages. My efforts earned me the Together Against Bullying Award from PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center.

 I gained recognition for my contributions to STEM and bullying prevention, which led to a resolution passed by the Virginia House of Delegates to honor me. This inspired me to become a STEM Ambassador for Virginia and advocate for after-school and summer learning programs through the Virginia Partnership for Out-of-School Time. As an ambassador, I emphasized the benefits of these programs to state officials, highlighting their importance for Virginia's students.

Despite feeling accomplished, I believed I could do more to make a positive difference. Thus, I founded a non-profit organization, Mission One Smile, with the objective of creatively addressing social issues. We partnered with underprivileged schools in our area to offer them long-lasting school supplies, and we organized a donation campaign to assist Afghan refugees during a difficult period by giving them crucial supplies.

 STEM is a mindset that goes beyond subjects, using creativity, innovation, and problem-solving to transform the world. I'm committed to pursuing a career in STEM because of its potential to make a lasting impact on my community and beyond. My goal is to inspire others to recognize STEM's potential and pursue their aspirations, creating a world where technology, science, engineering, and math are fully embraced.