Harini M.
Harini is a Senior at Meridian World School. Harini has participated in various STEM activities since a young age and has always found ways to challenge herself and expand her knowledge. Harini has advanced knowledge in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, C++, and Java.
Along with her four years of AP and IB Computer Science courses, she has been competitively selected into multiple Computer Science programs throughout high school. These include UT Austin's Computer Science Academy for All and Game Development Edition, Kode with Klossy Website Development and Mobile App Development Camps, and Apple Hardware and Software Camps. She won awards in the technology field including NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Awards for three consecutive years. She was also the Congressional App Challenge Winner for the 31st District of Texas for the iOS App she developed.
Harini’s work experience includes working as a NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth Sciences Intern in the Artemis Rover Observation and Drone Survey (ROADS) project. She also worked as a software engineering intern at Sparxs Studio where she developed their corporate website. Harini currently teaches JavaScript, Unity, and Roblox Studio at Code Ninjas, and has been teaching Mobile App Development as a Kode With Klossy Instructional Assistant for the past two years. She co-founded STEM Kids: a nonprofit organization which hosts camps throughout the year and teaches 3rd-8th grade students.
Awards Received
- 2021 Texas: AustinWinner
- 2022 Texas: AustinWinner
- 2023 NationalHonorable Mention
- 2023 Texas: AustinWinner
- 2024 NationalHonorable Mention
- 2024 Texas: AustinWinner