About Me by Rowan Chetty

Hi, my name is Rowan Chetty and I am a sophomore at Conestoga High School. I am excited to join the TRIP community to learn about how our environment and different foods can affect our health by using fruit flies.  I am particularly excited to gain more laboratory experience by using new equipment and learning new techniques.

 At school, I am involved in a variety of clubs and extracurriculars. I have competed in science fair competitions since 5th grade having fun coming up with my own experiments to answer any questions that I had. I enjoy doing research and trying to figure out different ways to find solutions. I especially enjoy presenting my research in competitions. I also coach the middle school Science Olympiad team, providing them with advice and resources on how to participate in the competition. I love helping the students to spark an interest in science from a young age. 

Outside of the classroom, I write for my school newspaper, The Spoke. I cover community events, local news, and student features. Alongside writing, as the Co-Multimedia Editor, I edit and manage our broadcast section and help reporters make news video packages. As a member of the cross country and track team at my school I have participated in several meets. Last November I ran the Philly half marathon with some of my teammates achieving the goal that I set. I also enjoyed running the 10-mile Broad Street run with my parents, (though I was significantly faster than them both). Running helps me to destress, socialize, and enjoy the fresh air.  

I joined TRIP because I really enjoyed my AP Biology class last year and I wanted to learn more about how diseases and environmental conditions can affect health. In the future, I hope to work in a laboratory environment where I can help learn more about diseases to develop new medicines.