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Abhith Kasala
Sandhya Kasala
Abhith Kasala
Abhith Kasala is a Junior at Gainesville High School, a dual enrollment student, and a scientific researcher at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He is a teen scientist, public speaker, and published author who believes "Understanding the problem, is half of the Solution." which he demonstrates through his novel scientifi
Abhith Kasala is a Junior at Gainesville High School, a dual enrollment student, and a scientific researcher at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He is a teen scientist, public speaker, and published author who believes "Understanding the problem, is half of the Solution." which he demonstrates through his novel scientific research.
His dynamic speeches inspire action on environmental issues and he is internationally recognized for his research on Global plastic Pollution and Novel Remediation Systems on the state, national, and international levels by NASA, NOAA, EPA, and more. Most recently, he spoke at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit in New York City where he addressed 8 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the impact of his work in the sectors. Through competitions, he received the 3rd place grand award at the International Science and Engineering Fair in the category of “Earth and Environmental Sciences” where he represented his state. He was also a selected speaker for WEFTEC, the World’s largest conference for water quality and environmental sustainability. Additionally, he received the US Stockholm Junior Water Prize, multiple 1st place finishes at state competitions, and is a published author in the Florida Water Resources Journal. He will be speaking on his Novel research on the issue of microplastics' negative effects on humans and the environment and remediations of implementing sustainable water filtration systems on a global scale. His multifaceted contributions embody the values of S.T.E.A.M., reflecting his commitment to positive change. www.linkedin.com/in/abhith-kasala-ba711b236
Sabrina Habib
Sandhya Kasala
Abhith Kasala
Dr. Sabrina Habib studies the influence of technology on the creative process and the best approaches for teaching creativity. She is a professor and program director at the University of South Carolina, having published numerous papers about creativity. Sabrina is Brazilian and multicultural.
“People call it a DREAM, but I call it a PLAN.”
Sandhya Kasala
Sandhya Kasala
Sandhya Kasala
Sandhya Kasala, In her ParenTEDx Talk, a deeply passionate mother of two vibrant children shares her belief that "Life is inspired by aspirations." With a background as a GIS/CAD/Multidisciplinary Engineering design specialist and a development As-built plans reviewer at the City of Gainesville's Public Works department in the Stormwater
Sandhya Kasala, In her ParenTEDx Talk, a deeply passionate mother of two vibrant children shares her belief that "Life is inspired by aspirations." With a background as a GIS/CAD/Multidisciplinary Engineering design specialist and a development As-built plans reviewer at the City of Gainesville's Public Works department in the Stormwater Engineering & Planning division, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Also, formerly a restaurant and convenience store owner, she contributed to Gainesville through her entrepreneurial endeavors. In her spare time, she derives joy from performing and choreographing Indian songs and dance routines. She actively encourages children to explore their scientific curiosity, believing it ignites a lifelong passion for learning and discovery.
“People call it a DREAM, but I call it a PLAN.”
Niraj Talathi
Sandhya Kasala
Sandhya Kasala
Sustainability is his powerful mantra. His professional journey embodies a profound passion for renewable energy and a vision for a sustainable and energy-efficient future. With a strong background in civil and coastal/ocean engineering, he dedicates himself to leading-edge projects spanning solar, onshore and offshore wind, geothermal, a
Sustainability is his powerful mantra. His professional journey embodies a profound passion for renewable energy and a vision for a sustainable and energy-efficient future. With a strong background in civil and coastal/ocean engineering, he dedicates himself to leading-edge projects spanning solar, onshore and offshore wind, geothermal, and RNG sources. His innovative approach harmonizes environmental integrity with growth, reshaping global energy distribution across diverse sectors, including renewable energy, waste reduction, water conservation, and green building design. Driven by a commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, he stands at the forefront of driving impactful change. His ongoing pursuit of advanced qualifications, combined with proficiency in project management and financial acumen, highlights his ambition to significantly contribute to the sector's resilient future growth. Through mentorship and collaboration, he inspires the next generation towards a more sustainable energy landscape.
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Joshua Jett
Pablo Casilimas
Joshua Jett
This is my 21st year teaching science at Santa Fe High School. I currently serve in the Science Department Chair, and have taught Biology I, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology and Anatomy over the course of my career. No other subject has the potential to spark the imagination or stimulate one's intellectual curiosity like the sciences
This is my 21st year teaching science at Santa Fe High School. I currently serve in the Science Department Chair, and have taught Biology I, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology and Anatomy over the course of my career. No other subject has the potential to spark the imagination or stimulate one's intellectual curiosity like the sciences. I feel fortunate to teach a field of study with such inherent opportunities to both develop the content knowledge and challenge the critical thinking skills of my students.
Yoo-Min Koh
Pablo Casilimas
Joshua Jett
Yoo-Min Koh is a senior at Gainesville High School dual enrolled at the University of Florida. When he’s not in the lab or competing in STEAM programs, he’s rallying to advocate for a big issue across the globe: education. From his initial independent foreign student tutoring services to interviewing people for public journalism, he wish
Yoo-Min Koh is a senior at Gainesville High School dual enrolled at the University of Florida. When he’s not in the lab or competing in STEAM programs, he’s rallying to advocate for a big issue across the globe: education. From his initial independent foreign student tutoring services to interviewing people for public journalism, he wishes to analyze the interplay of curiosity on personal and intellectual growth.
Pablo Casilimas
Pablo Casilimas
Pablo Casilimas
Pablo Casilimas was a student at UF when he began hosting events for local entrepreneurs. When the pandemic forced him to cancel the events, he launched an accelerator that helped 40 companies raise over $13 million dollars over zoom. Today Pablo is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at OneSixOne Ventures, a local venture capital firm th
Pablo Casilimas was a student at UF when he began hosting events for local entrepreneurs. When the pandemic forced him to cancel the events, he launched an accelerator that helped 40 companies raise over $13 million dollars over zoom. Today Pablo is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at OneSixOne Ventures, a local venture capital firm that has invested in 3 Gator-led companies and is managing over $3 million dollars.
Keith Watts
Pablo Casilimas
Pablo Casilimas
There is a better way to teach science that will build understanding instead of our current model which is effectively just memorizing facts. That way is to teach physics before doing advanced classes in either chemistry or biology! The anecdotal evidence from my class and from studies done indicate that the earlier a student sees physics
There is a better way to teach science that will build understanding instead of our current model which is effectively just memorizing facts. That way is to teach physics before doing advanced classes in either chemistry or biology! The anecdotal evidence from my class and from studies done indicate that the earlier a student sees physics the more they will understand chemistry and biology and the relationship between them. Our nation is currently 27th in the world in Science acumen… we can change that by changing how science is taught.