Hi, I’m Samiksha! 🐣
I’m a high school student from the Bay Area interested in data science, chemistry, and artificial intelligence. I also have a passion for community service and volunteer work. In my free time, I like to listen to music, play tennis, play badminton, hang out with my pet chickens, and take naps.
Currently
- Interning at Berkeley Lab, supporting computational chemistry research regarding PAH molecules
- Serving on my city Youth Commission
- Advocating for improved art education in my city and state as a Student Voices Campaign Leader with Create CA
Previously
- Advocated for the rights of multi-unit housing residents in my community by combating secondhand smoke with BASTA
- Helped organize Hydra Hacks II and helped out in person at Hydra Hacks III
- Learned about AI through AI4ALL at UC Berkeley
- Learned about cybersecurity through the Girls Who Code Self-Paced Program
- Learned web dev by making three projects through the GWC Summer Immersion Program
- Served my community as the Public Information Officer for my city Youth Commission
- Recognized as city “Youngster of the Month” for data analysis regarding racism in my school community