Aashritha Shankar

Aashritha Shankar joined Youth Stemline as a sophomore at the Hockaday School. At school she is very involved in the Math and Physics teams. Aside from that, Aashritha is also interested in engineering, economics, and AI. She loves problem solving and has been a competitive chess player for nearly a decade.

Adeline Wirmani

My name is Adeline Wirmani, and I am at The Hockaday School in the class of '29. In school, I play the double bass in orchestra and play a large variety of sports including fencing, basketball, and running. Outside of school, I devote a lot of time to my family and friends as well as time to myself to both read and write. I also love board games and poker I'm a huge fiction reader, but also a non-fiction writer. Journalism is one of my biggest passions that I spend most of my time doing. Overall, I'm a really involved person and devoted writer.

Adhya Rodda

hi! my name is adhya rodda. i'm really passionate about everything philosophical and related to the brain and it drives a lot of my research. i love exploring different viewpoints and hence, am really interested in debate!

Alan Chen

Alan Chen joined Youth Stemline as a sophomore at Allen High School with an interest in computer science and writing. He was born in St. Louis before moving to Texas. In his free time, you can find him watching movies or going for a run.

Amy Yan

Hi, I'm Amy and I joined Youth Stemline as a sophomore at Hockaday. I’m very passionate about STEM, especially math. At Hockaday, I'm involved in extracurriculars like debate, Model UN, and Math Team. In my spare time, I also enjoy drawing, baking, and hanging out with friends.

Aniela Coughlin

Aniela Coughlin is a student at The Hockaday School, where she explores her passions in engineering and physics. She also runs cross country and track, and is part of her school’s robotics team. In her free time, she can often be found watching Formula 1 and supporting her favorite team, Mercedes.

Annabel Hao

Annabel Hao is a multifaceted writer, dancer, cellist, and student at the Hockaday School. She particularly enjoys writing critical essays that blend her passion for artificial intelligence with its broader societal implications. When she is not writing, Annabel loves to read and immerse herself in the worlds of historical fiction, dystopian, and mystery novels.

Anya Jain

Hi, I'm Anya Jain and I joined Youth Stemline as a a sophomore at the Hockaday School! I'm interested in many areas of STEM, specifically medicine, and I like biology, anatomy, and psychology. I like to try lots of different things so at school I'm in Writing Center, the Student Ambassador program, World Schools Debate, and more. Outside of school, I love volunteering, playing tennis, and hanging out with friends!

Ayaana Joshi

Hi, I'm Ayaana!! I currently attend Greenhill School in the class of 2028 with a passion for engineering and science! Some of my other interests include filmmaking, improv and theater, sketching and creating art, playing field hockey, and skateboarding. A lot of my hobbies revolve around some aspect of art, so I try to blend those elements into any engineering project I take on, making it more personal and authentic as an expression of myself - in essence, anytime creativity meets engineering.

Bela Koganti

Hi! I'm Bela Koganti, and I joined Youth Stemline as a freshman at The Hockaday School. I'm interested in medicine as I'd like to become a nurse, and I love learning about current events. In my free time, you can find me playing the harp, hanging out with my dog, staying active at the gym or fields, and spending time with my friends!

Bella Portera

My name is Bella Portera, and I joined Youth Stemline as a sophomore at The Hockaday School. I love to sing, act, and write. I am involved in Hockaday extracurriculars, serving as an HClub student ambassador, Writing Center intern, cross country runner, drama student, and Fourcast newspaper writer. Outside of Hockaday programs, I am a member of TACT for Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (acting troop) and NCL East Dallas. I also play the piano, as I love music. I am also deeply interested in STEM topics and am excited to spread awareness and educate my peers through writing for Youth STEM Line.

Brie Eisenberg

Hi, I’m Brie, and I’m deeply passionate about all areas of STEM. Lately, I’ve been especially focused on exploring the scientific impacts of microplastics and their effects on human health and the environment. I am super passionate about the environment and looking to start a new project in the field. Outside of academics, I play volleyball for both my club and school teams. In my free time, I enjoy learning how to cook and teaching myself how to code.

Camila Garcia

Hi! I’m Camila Garcia and I joined Youth Stemline as a sophomore with a passion for biology and medicine. I’m a member of the Bio-Green Team, compete on my local speech and debate team, and stay involved in community service as well as other activities that allow me to connect with others. I hope to one day develop medicines and cures that make a real difference in people’s lives. When I’m not diving into science topics or writing, I love reading, cooking, playing tennis, and spending time with friends.

Charlotte Lee

Hi, my name is Charlotte, and I joined Youth Stemline as a sophomore! I am interested in aerospace engineering, aviation, physics, and mechanical engineering. I love playing soccer, volunteering, and working out. I also love listening to One Direction, and an item on my bucket list is to see each one perform live.

Connie Zhao

Connie Zhao joined Youth Stemline as a rising sophomore at The Hockaday School. She is an aspiring doctor interested in the fields of cardiology and neuroscience. At school, she is actively involved in HOSA, TSA TEAMS, Science Olympiad, and World Schools Debate. Outside of school, she enjoys listening to and composing music, playing the flute and piano, and hanging out with her friends.

Dhyani Thakkar

My name is Dhyani Thakkar and I currently attend Jasper High School, joining Youth Stemline as an incoming sophomore. My passions include music, public speaking, reading, writing and outreach. I've also been involved in science fairs for the past 3-4 years working on projects aiming to make a real life impact. Through Youth STEMline, I hope to continue making a difference while also collaborating with like-minded peers in this organization.

Ellie Tran

Ellie Tran joined Youth Stemline as a sophomore at The Hockaday School with a love for the field of dentistry, the exploration of Artificial Intelligence, and graphic design. Ever since 8th grade, she’s enjoyed creating films for school and independently. In and out of school, she also plays field hockey, a member of the Lonestar Field Hockey Club. She loves to casually paint and debate about which giant tech cooperation is best.

Emory Daniel

Hi! My name is Emory Daniel, and I joined Youth Stemline as a sophomore at Hockaday. I am very passionate about athletics and am part of my school's volleyball, swim, and softball teams. I love spending time in nature to hike, bike, or learn something new. I spend my time hanging out with my dogs, attending weekly Bible studies, and coaching a local swim team.

Frances Wang

Frances joined Youth Stemline as a sophomore at The Hockaday School. At school, Frances enjoys stage managing, dancing, and drill. Outside of school, Frances furthers her passion for dance, where she is a competitive dancer.

Grace Liu

Grace joined Youth Stemline as a freshman at the Hockaday School and enjoys endeavors in all things STEM. Going on her third year participating in FIRST robotics, she is currently a member on an award-winning FTC team outside of school. She is passionate about engineering, but also loves singing in choir and collecting squishmellows.

Iliana Lega

Hi! My name is Iliana Lega and I joined Youth Stemline as a freshman at Hockaday! I am super passionate about STEM and love working on science projects, as well as playing soccer as one of the co-captains for my club team. I'm also passionate about advocating for affordable housing in Dallas and am a Youth Ambassador for the Dallas Housing Coalition. I enjoy baking in my free time and studying at coffee shops!

Isabel Lee

My name is Isabel Lee and I joined Youth Stemline as a rising sophmore at the Hockaday School. There I participate on the Varsity field hockey, soccer, and track teams, as well as being a member of the Social Impact Board. My favorite pass times include playing field hockey, volunteering, and spending time with my friends.

Isabella Silva

Hello! My name is Isabella and I am a student at The Hockaday School and a certified Apprentice Beekeeper. In my free time, I enjoy reading about environmental issues and new scientific discoveries. At Hockaday, I participate in fencing and outside of school my main sport is Olympic weightlifting. Environmental issues are something I am very passionate about and I look forward to spreading awareness about them through Youth Stemline.

Katherine Johnson

Hello!! My name is Katherine Johnson, I joined Youth Stemline as a rising sophomore at Harmony School of Innovation. From a young age I have strived to become an emergency doctor and hope one day I'll be able to help many people. Outside of medicine I have many hobbies such as sports, reading, art, and I love spending time with family and friends!

Kathleen Jiang

My name is Kathleen Jiang and I love trying EXCITING things, taking EVERY opportunity I can get, and meeting NEW people! I love All food, exploring the world, and playing volleyball!!! I am on the Hockaday Debate team, Student Council, and Student Diversity Board!

Kayla Zhang

Hey y'all! I'm Kayla Zhang, and I joined Youth Stemline as a rising sophomore at the Hockaday School.
In the STEM field, I'm interested in biology, math, and computer science. Outside of school, I enjoy painting and swimming. I also love to spend time with my friends and family!

Magdalen Wright

Magdalen Wright is a dedicated student with a deep passion for neuroscience and its relationship with human behavior. She actively participates in several extracurricular activities, including Science club, Alpha club, and Philosophy club. In addition to her academic interests, Magdalen enjoys competing in golf and bowling. Her curiosity for STEM subjects drive her to engage closely with the STEM community.

Michelle Cheng

Hi! My name's Michelle Cheng and I joined Youth Stemline as a rising sophomore at The Hockaday School. I'm on my school's drill and math team, as well as an intern in its writing center. Outside of school, I play piano, dance, and volunteer at my local animal shelter. Some of my favorite things to do are listening to music, reading the news, going out with friends, and learning covers of my favorite songs on the piano.

Mira Mahishi

Hello!! My name is Katherine Johnson, I joined Youth Stemline as a rising sophomore at Harmony School of Innovation. From a young age I have strived to become an emergency doctor and hope one day I'll be able to help many people. Outside of medicine I have many hobbies such as sports, reading, art, and I love spending time with family and friends!

Montserrat Tang-Holmberg

Hi, I'm Montserrat! I'm interested in all things STEM, but I usually focus on the topics of sustainability and climate change. I'm currently writing and reviewing for a few STEM publications, both for international journals and my school's publications. I'm always looking for new opportunities and experiences, so reach out if you ever need help or hear of something interesting!

Navya Desai

Navya Desai joined Youth Stemline as a rising sophomore at the Hockaday School. Fueled by a passion for merging creativity with STEM, Navya is an aspiring doctor. She’s involved with HOSA for future medical professionals, Model United Nations, and the Perot Museum volunteer community. Furthermore, She’s heavily involved in the performing arts, pursuing musical theatre and classical voice. Her background in the arts motivates her to find connections between the arts and the sciences through music therapy and research to prevent Alzheimer's and dementia through music.

Stella Fish

Hi! My name is Stella Fish. I joined Youth Stemline as a rising sophomore at the Hockaday School, and I love painting and creating art. I also love rowing on the Hockaday Rowing Team. I'm excited to start writing for Youth STEMLine!

Summer Chen

Summer joined Youth Stemline as a junior at Sevenoaks School in England exploring politics, philosophy, economics and global development. She is passionate about World Schools Debate and uses communication as a tool for global change.

Tanvi Cherukuri

Hi! My name is Tanvi Cherukuri and I currently attend the Hockaday School, where I take Journalism. Outside of school, I compete in sabre fencing and volunteer in my community. I’m interested in computational biology and have interviewed various healthcare specialists for HOSA. I hope to combine my skills in Journalism and STEM to explore new and complex ideas.

Wanni Zhu

Hi! I'm Wanni, and I joined Youth Stemline as a freshman at Hockaday. I'm extremely passionate about STEM, as I've been competing in FIRST for five years now. I am interested in AI, environmental engineering, sustainable inventions such as EVs, and psychology. Other than that, I love dancing, listening to music, and reading. Also, I can't pass up this opportunity to share my favorite quote - "Knowledge is knowing tomatoes are fruits. Wisdom is knowing that they don't belong on fruit salads."

Zehaba Belachew

Hey! I’m Zehaba. I’m super into biology, especially anything that involves DNA. I find its scientific potential memorizing. In the future, I hope to continue a career path in medicine. Also, I am big on law and justice, that’s another area I love diving into. At Hockaday, I participate in DECA and debate. Additionally, I have been a girl scout for the past 3 year! My main sport is rowing, which I started this year and am obsessed with. Outside of school, I like volunteering, especially if it involves children, and hanging out with my family.