Gitanjali Rao
Student @ MIT, Keynote Speaker, Advocate for K-12 innovation curriculum, Published Author, Forbes 30 Under 30 - Science, UNICEF Youth Advocate
- Role
- Published Author at Author
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gitanjali Rao
Motivated student with over six years of demonstrated research skills and success in developing innovative devices that solve current social and community health problems. Actively combines science and kindness as a catalyst for social change and to make a difference in community. An avid problem solver, who thrives in collaborating with organizations that promote innovation and creativity, especially in girls and women. Multiple years experience in commercial water and biology labs adhering to requisite constraints and compliance requirements.Active STEM promoter and public speaker with experience speaking at several global forums for last six years. Organizer and promoter of several STEM based activities in schools, clubs and the community. Run and manage weekly innovation sessions both virtually and on location, having impacted to-date, about elementary, middle and high school students globally. Advocate for refugee camp local centers and fundraiser to bring equal access to education. Recognized as TIME Magazine Top Young Innovators in the world, featured on the cover of TIME Magazine for my work addressing some of global challenges.Author of 3 books and experienced TED speaker.Aspire to pursue future studies in cell biology, genetic engineering and computational genomics. Hoping to keep writing, discovering, and sharing knowledge around the world.
Experience
Published Author
Mar 2020 — Present
Published Author of \"Young innovator\'s Guide to STEM\", which is available in 6 different languages world-wide and used as a STEM curriculum for refugee center and after school innovation clubs. Vietnamese, Arabic and Indian edition coming soon. To self sustain my innovation workshops beyond my schedule, the book was published and complements the workshops.Her new book, released summer 2024, titled \"Young Innovators Guide to Planning for Success\", continues from her previous book and talks about planning for future in high school, while balancing personal passions and social commitments.
Education
Mile High Gliding
Private Pilot - Glider
2020 — 2023
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Senior
2023 — 2027
Skills
- Tissue Engineering
- Python (Programming Language)
- Genetic Analysis
- Mobile Applications
- Education
- Board of Directors
- Carbon Nanotubes
- Research
- Presentation Skills
- Programming
- Nanoscience
- Public Speaking
- Cell Biology
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Genetic Engineering
- Revit
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Higher Education
- Problem Solving
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