Anirudh Nanda
Phone: (505) 922-5214
E-mail: anirudh.s.nanda@gmail.com
Education
Central New Mexico Community College – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Major: Engineering
May 2023 – Expected graduation date: May 2026
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
Albuquerque Institute of Math and Science (AIMS), Albuquerque, New Mexico,
Expected graduation date: May 2026
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
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 – PRESENT
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.
STEM Outreach Volunteer – Air Force Research Labs, Albuquerque, New Mexico
MARCH 2024 - PRESENT
Participated in various STEM outreach events hosted by the Air Force Research Labs, including rocket launches for schools across New Mexico, as well as volunteering in events designed to spark STEM interest in children in New Mexico, such as the Mission to Mars events.
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.
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.
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.
Junior Docent – National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, Albuquerque, New Mexico
JANUARY 2022 – MAY 2023
Volunteered and taught others about STEM and scientific concepts, particularly younger children, while also simultaneously learning scientific concepts. Also assisted with managing several museum events.
Achievements (Awards/Honors)
5-time district-wide science and engineering fair finalist
2025 FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship qualifier
2025 FIRST Tech Challenge New Mexico State Runner-Up
2024 & 2025 International DECA Career Development Conference qualifier
FIRST Dean's List Semi-Finalist
2024 FIRST in Texas District Robotics Championship finalist
2025 NM DECA Sports and Entertainment Marketing Event Gold Medalist
2024 NAACP ACT-SO Mathematics Category Gold Medalist
2024 NAACP ACT-SO Engineering Category Silver Medalist
2025 Central New Mexico Science Fair Silver Medalist
2024 Fort Worth FIRST Robotics Competition Silver Medalist
2024 Rio Rancho VEX Robotics Competition Tournament Champions
2020 UNM-PNM Math Contest Bronze Medalist
3-time Santa Fe County Spelling Bee Champion
2022 Albuquerque Charter School League Basketball Champions
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
New Mexico Model United Nations (2022 – Present)
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.
Yale University Model United Nations (2023 – Present)
Leader of the school delegation as a part of an accredited, international Model United Nations program, creating resolutions to solve a multitude of global issues.
New Mexico Youth and Government (2023 – Present)
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
Qualified for ICDC 2024 and 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)
Member of the 2023-2025 Albuquerque Chapter National teams
Present current research on the national level
Member of AIMS National Honor Society Chapter (2024 – Present)
Attended weekly meetings throughout the school year and completed various community service projects.
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.
Hands-On Minds-On Technologies Summer Program (2021 – 2022)
Attended weekly meetings throughout June, learning about various STEM-related projects
Skills
Proficient in Python
Proficient in OnShape CAD software, specialized in assembly creation
Current learner of SolidWorks CAD software
Skilled in Mechanical and Robotic Engineering
Trilingual; fluent in English, Tamil, and Telugu
Individual Skills in
Mathematics
Physics
Engineering
Problem-solving
Team Leadership
Team Management
Project Management
Hobbies
Clarinet player since 2018
Field Sports enthusiast
Aviation Geek
Technology enthusiast
Robotics
Programming
Chinese language learner
Fantasy Football player