Brown Scholars Ananya Bhawsinka, Marie Strittmatter, and Anaya Bawiskar win 2nd place at Good Bull Pitch and 3rd place at Aggie Pitch
(L-R): Ananya Bhawsinka (2) and Marie Strittmatter (3)Not pictured: Anaya Bawiskar Brown Scholars Ananya Bhawsinka, Marie Strittmatter, and Anaya Bawiskar —competed in two pitch competitions for their startup, Motilix, earning 2nd place at the Good Bull Pitch and 3rd place at Aggie Pitch. Motilix, is a student-led healthcare technology venture that reduces uncertainty around postoperative […]
Iko Wibowo Wins Audience Choice Award at the Houston Methodist Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Poster Presentation Competition
Brown Scholar Iko Wibowo won the Audience Choice Winner at the poster presentation competition at the conclusion of MAPTA Summer Science Symposium, recognizing “outstanding communication, creativity and impact of the best presentation, as voted on by attendees.”
Andrew Sorak Wins First Place at the MAPTA Summer Science Symposium
Brown Scholar Andrew Sorak won First Place at theMAPTA Summer Science Symposium at theconclusion of the nationally competitive 10-weekHouston Methodist Summer Undergraduate ResearchInternship, earning the highest average score from apanel of three judges among more than 50 interns. Andrew interned in the Hegde Lab focusing on hemin,a toxic breakdown product of hemoglobin released inthe […]
Brown Scholars Win “Intern of the Summer” at the conclusion of the 10-week Houston Methodist Summer Undergraduate Research Internship.
Congratulations to Brown Scholars Rishi Chillara, Mary Faith Schnautz, and Andrew Sorak for winning the Intern of the Summer for their exceptional dedication, initiative, and performance throughout HM SURI. They consistently exhibited a commitment to excellence, adaptability in challenging situations, and a collaborative spirit that set them apart from their peers. Their outstanding contributions and relentless pursuit of knowledge made […]
Brown Scholars Win “Research Excellence Award” at the conclusion of the 10-week Houston Methodist Summer Undergraduate Research Internship
Congratulations to Brown Scholars Daniel Chen and Andrew Chang for winning the Research Excellence Award at the conclusion of HM SURI for their exceptional dedication, innovation, and excellence that set them apart from their peers. Their relentless pursuit of excellence and unparalleled contributions made a significant impact, showcasing their commitment to being unparalleled in every endeavor.
Athul Mohanram, President of Texas A&M’s Partners in Health Engage, advocates for global health at the U.S. Capitol
As the President of the Texas A&M chapter of Partners in Health Engage, Athul Mohanram continued its global health advocacy, engaging with members of Congress to strengthen community healthcare infrastructure. Partners in Health Engage’s advocacy efforts successfully contributed to the unanimous passage of the End TB Now Act of 2024 in the U.S. Senate, expanding healthcare access in high […]
Ananya Bhawsinka Inducted Into Texas A&M Foundation’s Prestigious Maroon Coats
(1) Ananya Bhawsinka Ananya Bhawsinka was inducted into the prestigious Maroon Coats, the A&M Foundation’s service organization that magnifies the Foundation’s impact through ambassadorship and selfless service to help build a culture of philanthropy at Texas A&M
Jaden Behringer selected as a 2025 Patti Grace Smith Fellow
Jaden Behringer, one of 35 undergraduate students from twenty-four universities across the US, was selected as a 2025 Patti Grace Smith Fellow. The Patti Grace Smith Fellowship is designed to accelerate the careers of future aerospace leaders. Jaden will receive a summer aerospace internship with the dynamic environments team at United Launch Alliance, scholarship […]
Tejas Kalpathi and his team win 3rd place at the 2025 TAMUHack Toyota challenge
Tejas Kalpathi (3) Tejas Kalpathi and his team placed 3rd out of 161 projects at the 2025 TAMUHack Toyota Challenge. The team transformed Toyota’s online shopping experience by integrating a fully interactive 3D platform. Customers could customize detailed 3D models of Toyota vehicles, transfer them to a VR headset, and take them for a virtual test […]
Brown Scholar Gowtham Kadiyala and his team win 1st place at TAMU HowdyHack 2025 – ARM sponsored challenge
Gowtham Kadiyala (4) Gowtham and his team developed a system for early wildfire detection in California using cost-effective sensors to monitor environmental conditions and send information to a cloud-based database. The software included a web application that visualizes real-time data and integrated a ChatGPT-powered LLM to answer questions. When temperature thresholds were exceeded, the system […]