Anirudh Nanda
Phone: (505) 922-5214
E-mail: ananda68@gatech.edu
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology – Atlanta, Georgia
Major: Aerospace Engineering
August 2026 – Expected Graduation Date: May 2030
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
Central New Mexico Community College – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Integrated Studies (AAS)
Graduation date: May 2026
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
Engineering (AS)
Expected graduation date: August 2026
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
Albuquerque Institute of Math and Science (AIMS) – Albuquerque, New Mexico
(HS)
Graduation date: May 2026
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
SAT: 1540 (780 Math, 760 Reading &Writing)
AP: 5 in AP Calculus AB, AP US History, AP World History, AP English Composition, AP English Literature
Work and Volunteer Experience
❖ Intern – Universities Space Research Association - Air Force Research Labs, Albuquerque, New Mexico
MAY 2025 – PRESENT
Working on developing inertial navigation sensors and clocks using cold-atom technology, and integrating microcontrollers and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) with cold-atom sensors. Also working on creating control routines for experimental use.
❖ Youth Outreach Leader – Applied Dynamics Initiative, Albuquerque, New Mexico
JUNE 2024 - PRESENT
Working on creating STEM opportunities for grade school students across New Mexico. I help coordinate and lead the annual FIRST Lego League Albuquerque Qualifying Tournament for elementary and middle school students, and have led multiple FIRST robotics outreach events at schools across Bernalillo County. Other work includes creating partnerships with local companies and beneficiaries to fund our ventures, as well as with schools in rural communities in New Mexico.
❖ State Youth Treasurer – New Mexico Youth and Government, Albuquerque, New Mexico
APRIL 2023 – APRIL 2026
Led the New Mexico Middle School and High School Youth and Government 2025 conferences, and was tasked with ensuring the state conference and other activities ran smoothly. Specifically tasked with creating an example bill for delegates to follow, empowering delegates to actively participate in structural debate, allowing for effective civic engagement, especially in democratic processes.
❖ Quantum Camp – Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, New Mexico
JULY 2024
Learned and applied concepts and applications of Quantum Computing, Mathematics, and Physics to real-world problems through project-based learning. Led introductory research on using Quantum Computing and Machine Learning to discover average ground states of Hydrogen-2 molecules.
❖ Co-founder - Open Scholars Organization, Albuquerque, New Mexico
JUNE 2023 - PRESENT
Co-founder of the Open Scholars organization, an institution committed to helping young scholars in need. Tasked with funding, project management, and organization of various projects the institution embarks on. Completed two community enhancement projects as of February 2024.
❖ Mathematics and Physics Tutor – Albuquerque Institute for Math and Science, Albuquerque, New Mexico
AUGUST 2024 - JANUARY 2025
In an after-school program, I worked with students from 6th through 11th grade, helping to teach supplemental math and physics concepts to solidify their understanding of concepts. I also worked with other student tutors to help students synthesize material they learned in class.
Achievements (Awards/Honors)
❖ 5-time district-wide science and engineering fair finalist
❖ 2-time FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics World Championship qualifier
❖ 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics New Mexico Champion
❖ 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics New Mexico Inspire Award Winner
❖ 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics New Mexico Championship Silver Medalist
❖ 2024, 2025, 2026 International DECA Career Development Conference qualifier (Sports/Entertainment Marketing)
❖ FIRST Dean's List Semi-Finalist
❖ 2024 FIRST in Texas District Robotics Championship qualifier
❖ 2024 NAACP ACT-SO Mathematics Gold Medalist, Engineering Silver Medalist
❖ 2025 NAACP ACT-SO Computer Science Gold Medalist, Mathematics Bronze Medalist
❖ 2024 Fort Worth FIRST Robotics Competition Silver Medalist
❖ 2020 UNM-PNM Math Contest Bronze Medalist
❖ New Mexico Model United Nations DISEC (Disarmament and International Security Committee) Best Delegate
School Activities
❖ FIRST Robotics Competition (2023 – Present)
➢ Co-Captain of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team ENIGMA, leading the Administrative, Design/CAD, Build, and Drive team
❖ FIRST Tech Challenge (2024 – Present)
➢ Vice-captain of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Team ENIGMA, leading the Design/CAD, Build, and Drive team
❖ VEX Robotics (2023 – 2024)
➢ Led the VEX V5 Robotics Competition Team 373A, and led the Design/CAD team, Build team, Drive team, Programming team, and Administrative team
❖ Model United Nations (2022 – 2025)
➢ Leader of the school delegation as a part of the statewide Model United Nations, creating resolutions to solve pressing global issues, ranging from food security to nuclear non-proliferation.
➢ Leader of the school delegation for the Yale University Model United Nations program, creating resolutions to solve a multitude of global issues.
❖ New Mexico Youth and Government (2023 – 2026)
➢ Serve as both a state officer and leader of the school delegation as a part of the statewide Youth and Government, creating bills to suit the pressing needs of New Mexicans, such as mental health Support and educational support.
❖ DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) (2023 – Present)
➢ 3rd place finisher at NM CDC 2024, 1st Place finisher at NM CDC 2025
➢ 2024-2025 Vice President of Leadership, 2025-2026 Co-President
❖ TSA (Technology Student Association) (2024 – Present)
➢ Founder and President of the AIMS Technology Student Association Club
➢ Created pathways between the school body and extra-curricular STEM activities
❖ NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) (2023 – Present)
➢ Present current research on the national level
❖ NASA International Space Apps Challenge (2024 – Present)
➢ Founded a hackathon team that pioneered the first NASA hackathon in Albuquerque, and used NASA datasets to create a real-time map depicting greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
Skills
❖ Proficient in Python Programming, OnShape CAD software, SolidWorks
❖ Learner of Java and C++ programming.
❖ Skilled in Mechanical and Robotic Engineering
❖ Individual Skills in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Problem-solving, Team Leadership, Team Management