Saaketh Sharu

Volunteered at local public schools through CRMDS at Virginia Tech, supporting students from refugee and migrant backgrounds to improve English proficiency and access educational content previously unavailable to them.

Developed and implemented customized lesson plans that enhanced language acquisition and retention for diverse learners.

Facilitated conversation practice sessions that engaged students and significantly improved their speaking skills.

Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback mechanisms.

• Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient care and optimize documentation processes.
• Contributed to team meetings to identify strategies for improving patient care.
• Observed medical specialists during rotations to learn about their practices during departmental rotations to gain diverse insights.
• Ensured cleanliness and organization in medical facilities and laboratories to support operational efficiency.

• Spearheaded community health initiatives, securing funding and volunteer participation for blood drives that supported local patients.
• Organized blood drives through hospital coordination and sponsor funding, enabling over 50 patients to receive life-saving transfusions.
• Implemented targeted marketing strategies, enhancing community engagement and raising awareness about blood donation needs.
• Implemented targeted marketing strategies to boost community engagement and increase awareness of blood donation needs.

• Managed budgeting and financial tracking for student activities, promoting transparency and accountability in fund allocation.
• Executed school-wide events and fundraisers, boosting student engagement and cultivating leadership and civic involvement.
• Mentored student leaders in communication and advocacy strategies, strengthening their leadership skills.
• Curated photos for school yearbook, capturing key student government events and uplifting school spirit.

• Promoted club events and initiatives via social media and flyers, enhancing participation and community awareness.
• Managed public outreach efforts and documented events to boost community engagement and visibility.
• Led all club meetings, overseeing operations and guiding the officer board and members.
• Assisted president in planning meetings and service projects, facilitating club operations and member involvement.
• Assisted president in planning meetings and service projects, streamlining club operations and increasing member involvement.
• Resolved conflicts between members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
• Maintained accurate financial records, collected dues, and managed club budgets.
• Reported financial status and ensured responsible allocation of funds for events.

• Founded and led the club, securing sponsorships, transportation, and accommodations while mentoring members in programming, engineering, and competition preparation.
• Managed logistics and a 7-member board, achieving 4th place out of 30 in FTC Robotics without faculty advising.
• Led cross-functional teams to design and implement automation systems.
• Managed project timelines to ensure the timely delivery of robotic products.
• Developed innovative robotics solutions for various industry applications.
• Facilitated meetings and organized workshops on cybersecurity, stock market basics, and coding to foster hands-on STEM learning.
• Oversaw club operations and coordinated events, increasing member engagement through interactive projects and guest speakers.
• Organized service events, driving membership growth and representing the club at division and school-wide events.

• Current 3.5 GPA
• Research: How does human foot traffic affect the presence of tetracycline-resistant genes in soil? and Presented at the VT Dean's Dennis Conference as a freshman.
• Current Research as a UGA: I’m currently working in a cancer research lab with Paige as my GTA and Dr. Cimini as my lead researcher. My work focuses on studying cancer using hands-on laboratory research and techniques that help me better understand cancer biology.
• [Spring, 2026] - Dean's List
• [Spring, 2026] - Honors College

• 4.0/4.0 GPA
• 8 AP Courses
• Top Ranked: 2/14