Sathya Devarajan

Aspiring Mechanical/Nuclear Engineer with varied hands-on experiences in projects related to chemical engineering and hydrogen fuel cells. Demonstrates a foundation in circuitry, C++, and the formal research process, coupled with exceptional problem-solving skills and creativity. Eager to contribute to sustainable energy solutions through innovative engineering practices and critical thinking.

March 2021 - Present, Private Coaching

• Learned basics of circuitry with breadboard and arduino
• Learning C++ and coding basics

June 2023, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology - Operation Catapult

• Immersed in 2-week long residential summer program, working on chemical Engineering project of food gastronomy, to create reverse spherified juice balls

August 2021 - May 2022, Illinois Math & Science Academy- RISE program (Research, Inquiry, Skills & Experimentation)

• Year-long research program on hydrogen fuel cells and its relation to electrolysis
• Developed knowledge of the formal research process (identify problem, background research, create hypothesis, collect evidence, analyze and conclude, cite all sources)

Sept 2023 - present

Teen Philanthropy Initiative Leadership Committee Member

• Learning the deeper principles of philanthropy, how to manage money and determine which non-profit organizations and causes to donate to and invest in; working with a financial pool of $10,000, to be donated to organizations in senior year

Aug 2023 - present

Naperville Area Humane Society, Dog Socializer

• Cleaning kennels & walking areas
• Socializing with dogs

Jan 2020 - present

Sai Spiritual Education Student

• Volunteered in multiple service projects
• Feed My Starving Children, 100 care bags for school janitorial staff, making 100 dog toys, book donation drives, donating 100 home-baked good to retirement home, playing bingo with residents at elderly retirement home.

Curricular/In-school-extracurricular

• Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Lead Trumpet, Marching Band Trumpet Section Leader, Pit Orchestra Lead Trumpet, Metea Valley Symphony Orchestra

Outside-school-extracurricular

• Naperville Youth Symphony Orchestra (NYSO) Principal Trumpet

2023-24 ILMEA (Illinois Music Education Association)

• District Principal Trumpet
• All State Honors Orchestra Trumpet

Metea Valley Ultimate Frisbee - Varsity

2022-Present