The Start of a TRIP! by Aarushi Jain

I’m excited to develop my lab and presentation skills while forming everlasting friendships with everyone in the TRIP family.

Hey everyone! My name is Aarushi Jain. I am a junior at the Downingtown STEM Academy. I was born in Michigan and moved to Pennsylvania when I was 10. Music is a huge part of my life. I love singing (I’m in my school choir and district choir) and listening to music. My favorite artist is a band called AJR; though, I listen to all kinds of music and artists. I enjoy reading (when I can find the time between all the schoolwork!), especially fantasy books. I love traveling and seeing new places, but I hate flying. I have been to India (my extended family lives here), Dubai, Rome, Paris, London, Mexico, and a few other places! I really want to travel around Europe when I’m older.

I am an active participant in my school’s FBLA, DECA, and Science Olympiad clubs. I also lead Scientista, a club with the vision of inspiring an interest in science in 6th-grade girls. For this club, I go to the district’s sixth-grade center every week to conduct experiments and explain related scientific concepts. Additionally, I am a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society.

I joined the TRIP Initiative because I love biology and chemistry. I want to take what I have learned in class and get a more detailed, practical experience. My goal is to be a researcher, so the opportunity to design an experiment is fascinating! I’m excited to develop my lab and presentation skills while forming everlasting friendships with everyone in the TRIP family.

This past couple of weeks have been amazing! From winning the ice breaker challenge to bringing home a vial of flies, every week has presented a new experience. We’ve learned how to micropipette, make grape plates, sort flies, and much more! I have met so many great people who share similar passions with me. I am excited to see what TRIP holds for me and my future!