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