World Science Festival
Riya Sikand is an accomplished scholar currently engaged in multiple prestigious initiatives, including serving as a New Jersey Governor's School Scholar and a World Science Scholar. Riya's academic journey includes core studies in Robotics and Physics, as well as electives in Micro and Nanofabrication and Material Sciences. Riya also holds leadership roles as a Northeast Policy Researcher for Dear Asian Youth, a Civic Innovation Fellow with Civics Unplugged, and a Teen Leader at the New-York Historical Society. Riya founded Girls Explore Math and Technology and actively participates as an AI4ALL Changemaker and an Inspirit AI Leadership Fellow. With a strong focus on STEM, Riya has completed significant projects using AI to classify leukemia subtypes and has been a dedicated ambassador for youth STEM initiatives. Riya is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at Harvard University, following a high school diploma from Ranney School.