Apoorva Panidapu

Apoorva Panidapu has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2017, they founded the Apoorva Art Gallery and served as the Founder & Artist. In 2018, they became a Keynote & Global Speaker, showcasing their expertise at various events worldwide. Apoorva also served as a Chief STEAM Advisor at iTalent Digital starting in 2021. In the same year, they were recognized as a Diana Award Recipient. Apoorva has also been actively involved in education and research. Apoorva worked as a Student Researcher in Number Theory at San Jose State University from 2019 onwards. Additionally, they served as a Counselor at the Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT in 2023, supporting high school students in their summer research program. Apoorva is also the Founder and Writer of Gems in STEM, an initiative that educates audiences about diverse figures in STEM history. Apoorva further contributed to this field as a Gems in STEM Column Writer for Times Media, Inc. Apoorva's achievements have been acknowledged by the Davidson Institute, which recognized their as a Davidson Fellows Laureate, a prestigious scholarship for high-achieving students. Apoorva is also a Global GLAM Ambassador & Speaker for the Girls Leadership Academy Meetup (GLAM), promoting female empowerment and leadership skills for girls worldwide.

Apoorva Panidapu started their education in 2019 at the Class of 2023 (HS) where they completed their high school from 9th to 12th grade. In 2017, while still a high school student, they attended San Jose State University with a focus on math, computer science, engineering, and arts. In 2020, they became a visiting high school scholar at The Johns Hopkins University, studying mathematics. Apoorva also attended Columbia University as a visiting high school scholar from 2020 to 2021, focusing on STEM and humanities. Finally, they pursued their Bachelor's degree at Stanford University from 2023 to 2027, although the specific field of study is not provided.