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About Shikhar Gupta
Shikhar Gupta is a Senior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), originally from Palatine, IL. Passionate about biology and chemistry, Shikhar currently conducts retinal neurology research at Northwestern University and drug discovery research at IMSA. In the past, he has performed water quality research in Grayslake, IL, and has discovered a biological pathway in diabetic neuropathy patients through different research at Northwestern. As the Senior representative on Student Council and as the Captain of the Congressional Debate Team, he is also interested in researching public policy, specifically as it relates to student opportunity. Recognizing issues with student enrichment services and in an effort to apply his learning to his society, Shikhar founded Emerson Study Group (ESG), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing free and quality student services in order to inspire a generation of proactive learners. Aside from his academic and volunteering efforts, he is an active tennis player, Netlfix watcher, and soccer fan.
2021 - Present | Drug Discovery Student Researcher, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2021 - Present | Red Cross Club Founder and Co-President, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2021 - Present | Student Council Senior-at-Large, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2020 - Present | Academic Peer Tutor, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2020 - Present | Boys Varsity Tennis, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2020 - Present | Writing Center Tutor, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2019 - Present | Chamber Choir Section Leader, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2019 - Present | Congressional Debate Team Captain, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2019 - Present | Medical Society/HOSA General Member, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2019 - Present | Student Ambassador, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2019 - Present | Student Committee for IMSA Advancement Legislative Chair, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2020 - 2021 | Residential Student Leader Wing Liaison, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2019 - 2020 | IMSA Allies, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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2019 - 2020 | Math Team, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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Professional Service and Affiliations
2021 - Present | Student Researcher, Schwartz Lab, Northwestern University | 2020 - 2021 | Student Researcher, Menichella Lab, Northwestern University |
Present | Class of '22, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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