Rishab Jain
TEST SCORES
ACT: 36/36, SAT II Math: 800/800, SAT II Physics: 790/800, SAT II Chemistry: 800/800, SAT: 1530/1600, AP Chemistry: 5/5
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Tennessee Governor’s School for International Studies Summer 2016
Selected as one of the top students in the state of TN to study in a 4-week intensive program at the University of Memphis. Interacted with other high school students and took college courses in Cultural Anthropology and Mandarin Chinese, met with local leaders and activists, and formulated solutions and policy platforms to address specific international political issues such as ethnic violence, global warming, and equal rights
University of Memphis College Research Experience for Students in High School (CRESH) Summer 2015
Conducted research experiments alongside college professors and graduate students in 6-week intensive project in the Department of Physics in the University of Memphis CRESH (College Research Experience for Students in High School) program. Analyzed data spreadsheets and constructed a prototype cryogenic fuel tank made of RTV-655 gel to reduce heat transfer across the tank shell. Received second place in a presentation panel committee of college professor and mentors.
Knowledge Bowl/Quiz Bowl
Grand Champions, WREG News Channel 3 Knowledge Bowl, 2015-16. 1st Place, Varsity Germantown Academic Team Tournament, 2014-15. Top 100 at 2015 High School National Championship Tournament, May 2015. Semifinalist, WREG News Channel 3 Knowledge Bowl, 2013-14.
Model United Nations
President of school Model UN Club, in charge of coordinating with conference advisors, teachers, and students to meet deadlines and work with organizers to attend conferences all over the country. Chair of the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee, Southeastern High School Model United Nations (SHSMUN). 2016, wrote three topics for debate and discussion at SHSMUN 2016 and a member of the organizing staff, to moderate debate among delegates in the Economic and Financial Affair Committee. Best Delegate, 2013-14 and 2015-16 at SHSMUN. Qualifier for National High School Model UN (NHSMUN), 2013-14 and 2015-16.
Robotics
Robotics Team Member. Helped to design, build and advertise a machine built for a specific challenge under various time, weight, size, and material restrictions. Received third place BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) Award: BEST Local Competition, Little Rock, AR, 2014-15. 1st in Spirit and Sportsmanship and Team Exhibit.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Indian Community Fund of Greater Memphis Youth Empowering Youth Program (ICFGM YEY) 2013-2014
Helped to tutor 40-50 underprivileged elementary school youth in math and reading. discussed community issues as well as career options and role models, both local and international at the Boys and Girls Club of Memphis.
Computer Teacher at the Village at Germantown and the Solana Germantown 2013-2014
Taught senior citizens at local area assisted living facilities to use their technological devices for leisure and to communicate with their families.
Campaign to Elect Dr. Manoj Jain for County Commissioner, Campaign Volunteer, Memphis, TN Summer 2014
Managed campaign headquarters and organized canvassing and phone-banking events for campaigning and election day. Organized databases from NationBuilder and Shelby County Election Commission to target voter groups and direct campaign efforts for 20 local voting locations.
AWARDS
National Spanish Exam
2012-13: 1st Place in Tennessee, Level 01. 2013-14: 1st Place in Tennessee, Level 1. 2013-14: 7th Place in Tennessee, Level 2.
Tennessee Science Bowl
Competed with team and placed first in 2015 Tennessee Science Bowl (TSB) and second in 2016 TSB. Advanced to 2015 National Science Bowl.
Music
Band, Percussion Section Leader since 2014-15, Percussionist since 2009-10
Honor Bands:
All-West Tennessee Band, 2012-13: Jr. High Red Band 4th Chair. 2013-14: Jr. Band Alternate. 2014-15: Sr. Band Alternate.
University of Memphis Honor Band, 2013-14: Wind Ensemble 6th Chair. 2014-15: Blue Band: 6th Chair.
University of Tennessee at Martin Honor Band, 2012-13: Jr. High 3rd Chair.
Drums Unlimited Renegades of Rhythm Drumline, Snare Drummer since 2010. 3rd Chair Snare Drummer 2014-2015
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Gandhi-King Conference for Nonviolence April 2016
Presentation on Model UN: A Case Study in Conflict Resolution. Moderator/Lead Presenter for a national conference to address conflict resolution and how skills in Model United Nations use the principles behind non-violent debate, discussion, and compromise
TEST SCORES
ACT: 36/36, SAT II Math: 800/800, SAT II Physics: 790/800, SAT II Chemistry: 800/800, SAT: 1530/1600, AP Chemistry: 5/5
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Tennessee Governor’s School for International Studies Summer 2016
Selected as one of the top students in the state of TN to study in a 4-week intensive program at the University of Memphis. Interacted with other high school students and took college courses in Cultural Anthropology and Mandarin Chinese, met with local leaders and activists, and formulated solutions and policy platforms to address specific international political issues such as ethnic violence, global warming, and equal rights
University of Memphis College Research Experience for Students in High School (CRESH) Summer 2015
Conducted research experiments alongside college professors and graduate students in 6-week intensive project in the Department of Physics in the University of Memphis CRESH (College Research Experience for Students in High School) program. Analyzed data spreadsheets and constructed a prototype cryogenic fuel tank made of RTV-655 gel to reduce heat transfer across the tank shell. Received second place in a presentation panel committee of college professor and mentors.
Knowledge Bowl/Quiz Bowl
Grand Champions, WREG News Channel 3 Knowledge Bowl, 2015-16. 1st Place, Varsity Germantown Academic Team Tournament, 2014-15. Top 100 at 2015 High School National Championship Tournament, May 2015. Semifinalist, WREG News Channel 3 Knowledge Bowl, 2013-14.
Model United Nations
President of school Model UN Club, in charge of coordinating with conference advisors, teachers, and students to meet deadlines and work with organizers to attend conferences all over the country. Chair of the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee, Southeastern High School Model United Nations (SHSMUN). 2016, wrote three topics for debate and discussion at SHSMUN 2016 and a member of the organizing staff, to moderate debate among delegates in the Economic and Financial Affair Committee. Best Delegate, 2013-14 and 2015-16 at SHSMUN. Qualifier for National High School Model UN (NHSMUN), 2013-14 and 2015-16.
Robotics
Robotics Team Member. Helped to design, build and advertise a machine built for a specific challenge under various time, weight, size, and material restrictions. Received third place BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) Award: BEST Local Competition, Little Rock, AR, 2014-15. 1st in Spirit and Sportsmanship and Team Exhibit.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Indian Community Fund of Greater Memphis Youth Empowering Youth Program (ICFGM YEY) 2013-2014
Helped to tutor 40-50 underprivileged elementary school youth in math and reading. discussed community issues as well as career options and role models, both local and international at the Boys and Girls Club of Memphis.
Computer Teacher at the Village at Germantown and the Solana Germantown 2013-2014
Taught senior citizens at local area assisted living facilities to use their technological devices for leisure and to communicate with their families.
Campaign to Elect Dr. Manoj Jain for County Commissioner, Campaign Volunteer, Memphis, TN Summer 2014
Managed campaign headquarters and organized canvassing and phone-banking events for campaigning and election day. Organized databases from NationBuilder and Shelby County Election Commission to target voter groups and direct campaign efforts for 20 local voting locations.
AWARDS
National Spanish Exam
2012-13: 1st Place in Tennessee, Level 01. 2013-14: 1st Place in Tennessee, Level 1. 2013-14: 7th Place in Tennessee, Level 2.
Tennessee Science Bowl
Competed with team and placed first in 2015 Tennessee Science Bowl (TSB) and second in 2016 TSB. Advanced to 2015 National Science Bowl.
Music
Band, Percussion Section Leader since 2014-15, Percussionist since 2009-10
Honor Bands:
All-West Tennessee Band, 2012-13: Jr. High Red Band 4th Chair. 2013-14: Jr. Band Alternate. 2014-15: Sr. Band Alternate.
University of Memphis Honor Band, 2013-14: Wind Ensemble 6th Chair. 2014-15: Blue Band: 6th Chair.
University of Tennessee at Martin Honor Band, 2012-13: Jr. High 3rd Chair.
Drums Unlimited Renegades of Rhythm Drumline, Snare Drummer since 2010. 3rd Chair Snare Drummer 2014-2015
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Gandhi-King Conference for Nonviolence April 2016
Presentation on Model UN: A Case Study in Conflict Resolution. Moderator/Lead Presenter for a national conference to address conflict resolution and how skills in Model United Nations use the principles behind non-violent debate, discussion, and compromise