Aarav Sharma

Achievements

This section highlights my achievements, focusing on competitions where I earned certificates. Additionally, it includes my experiences presenting my work to various audiences. Lastly, I’ve also listed all the coding certifications I achieved.

Certificate: Learn It Global Hackathon Certificate, First

Age: 14
I earned First Place in the Learn It Global Hackathon where 460+ high school & college level students participated in. My winning project was an automatic watering system designed to efficiently water plants, showcasing my skills in innovation and problem-solving.

Verified Harvard CS50P Certificate

Age: 14
After completing my CS50P certification from Harvard University, I verified my certificate to formally recognize my skills in Python programming.

Certificate: Climate Science Olympiad 2023, Semi Finalist

Age: 14
Climate science studies the Earth's climate, including how it changes and affects our environment. In the 2023 Climate Science Olympiad, I was a semi-finalist and wrote an essay on key climate issues, which helped me learn more about solutions to environmental challenges.

Certificate: HarvestHacks Global Hackathon Outer 10 Winner

Age: 14
I participated in the HarvestHacks Global Hackathon, where I was thrilled to be recognized as a Top 10 winner out of 270 participants. This experience allowed me to showcase my skills in problem-solving and innovation, and I developed a project that addressed a real-world issue. It was an exciting opportunity to collaborate with other talented individuals from around the world.

Presenter: UWCSEA Annual Donors Event

Age: 14
I had the honor of presenting at our school's annual donors event, representing Innovation, where I was the only middle schooler chosen to represent the Innovation program. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our work to the generousdonors who support our school community.

Certificate: MindfulHacks2023 Finalist

Age: 14
I became a finalist in MindfulHacks 2023, which is a hackathon with all participants being high school level and above, while I won as just a 7th grader. This win opened a major opportunity for me which resulted in getting large amounts of funding for my project. There was almost 200 people in the competition.

InnovationX 2nd Place Award

Age: 14
I was excited to receive the 2nd Place Award at InnovationX, where I showcased an improved version of my project from MindfulHacks 2023 focused on mental health. Competing alongside some of the most talented high school students was a remarkable experience, especially as I was the only middle schooler in the event. Winning this award also came with a $100 cash prize, which further motivates me to continue developing solutions in this important field.

MATE ROV Robotics Competition 2023

Age: 14
MATE ROV is an underwater submersible competition where teams are instructed to create and develop rovers to complete missions & tasks. My team consisted of high schoolers with the exception of me being the only middle school student. I contributed to the construction and piloting phase of our rover where we were awarded 3rd place.

Presenting at the NLB Library

Age: 14
I had the opportunity to present at the NLB Library multiple times, where I was invited to share my passion for robotics at various locations. My presentations were designed to be educational, allowing audience members aged 4 to 65 to learn about robotics in an engaging way.

Certificate: PCEP(Python Certificate)

Age: 13
The PCEP, Python Certified Entry-Level Programmer, is a Python Programming certificate that I completed on the December 26, 2022 issued by the Python Institute.

Certificate: PCAP(Python Certificate)

Age: 13
The PCAP, Python Certified Associate, is a Python Programming certificate that I completed on the August 02, 2023 issued by the Python Institute.

Certificate: CS50P Harvard

Age: 13
The CS50P Certification by Harvard University is a course focused on Python programming. It covers key programming concepts such as functions, loops, and data structures, helping learners build a solid foundation in coding. I completed this certification on December 26, 2022.

Program Founder: GLEE(Partnership with NASA)

Age:12
The Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone(GLEE) is a program in collaboration with NASA. Students create Lunar Satellites that will land on the moon to conduct scientific and technological missions. While I was in Grade 6, I led 30 high school students to qualify and create LunarSats that are ready for data collection. I was later awarded with a Student Recognition Award from my school at just 12 years old. I was also featured in the annual magazine of the school, Dunia, sent to every family.

Student Recognition Certificate

Age: 12
The Student Recognition Certificate was awarded to me for leading a team in the Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone (GLEE) program, where we built Lunar Satellites designed for moon missions. At just 12 years old, I guided 30 high school students, and our work was featured in the school’s annual magazine, Dunia.

Program Founder: MS Robotics

Age: 13
MS Robotics is an activity where I mentored and taught 30+ younger students about the basics of robotics. My main objective was to pass on my current knowledge to younger students, I was successful at this since they learned how to control an Arduino board to make projects such as a Robotic Arm and a Sumo Bot.

Certificate: Python Essentials 1

Age: 13
The Python Essentials 1 Certification, issued by Cisco, recognizes my understanding of basic Python programming concepts. This certification covered topics such as data types, functions, and control structures, helping me build a strong foundation in coding.

Certificate: Python Essentials 2

Age: 13
The Python Essentials 2 Certification, issued by Cisco, acknowledges my skills in more advanced Python programming concepts. This certification focused on topics such as file handling, data structures, and object-oriented programming, enhancing my coding abilities.

Presentation: Presenting to the UWCSEA Board of Governors

Age: 13
I presented to the UWCSEA Board of Governors as the only middle school student. This presentation took place virtually due to COVID-19, providing me with a unique opportunity to showcase my projects with the board.

Maths: World Mathematics Competition(WMC) Gold Medal

Age: 13
I earned a Gold Medal in the World Mathematics Competition (WMC) from competing with students in Singapore. This achievement highlighted my passion and aptitude for mathematics.