Sameer Sharma

Motivated and intellectually curious high school student with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Demonstrated initiative by co-founding and expanding a competitive chemistry club, fostering collaboration and academic excellence among peers. Highly organized and dependable, with experience balancing rigorous coursework and part-time employment. Passionate about science and driven to continue developing skills in research, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Student Research Collaborator, National Institute of Plant Biotechnology

New Delhi, India 

June 2025

• Performing DNA extractions using the CTAB method and gaining hands-on experience with gel electrophoresis techniques to analyze genetic material.
• Identifying Drought-Resistant genes in wheat grown by farmers in Rajasthan.
• Contributed to experimental setup, sample preparation, and basic analysis under mentor supervision.

• Competitive Chemistry Club Co-Founder & Administrative board
• Co-founded a competitive Chemistry Club in collaboration with the AP Chemistry teacher to prepare students for regional and national chemistry competitions.
• Led outreach and recruitment efforts, expanding membership from 5 to 40 students within one academic year.
• Organized and facilitated weekly meetings, developing practice materials and coordinating competition preparation.
• Guided 20 members in competing at the Washington University Chemistry Tournament, where the team earned multiple awards and achieved several top-5 individual finishes across events.