Shanthi Hegde
About Shanthi Hegde
Shanthi Hegde is a dedicated research intern with extensive experience across various organizations, including Cumming Dental Care and the Smithsonian Institution. She has actively participated in multiple initiatives such as the Technovation Challenge and Women in Technology, while pursuing her studies in Behavioral Neuroscience and Global Public Health at Northeastern University.
Work at Broad Institute
Shanthi Hegde has been a Research Intern at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2020. In this role, she engages in research activities that contribute to the institute's mission of advancing biomedical research and improving human health. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative approach to research, and Hegde's involvement reflects her commitment to scientific inquiry and innovation.
Current Internships and Roles
Hegde holds multiple internships and roles across various prestigious organizations. She has been a Research Intern at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History, NOAA, and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine since 2020. Additionally, she serves as an International Girls Ambassador for the Technovation Challenge and is involved with Women in Technology as a WIT Girls Connect Scholarship Winner. Her diverse experiences highlight her dedication to research and community engagement.
Education and Academic Background
Shanthi Hegde is pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Neuroscience and Global Public Health at Northeastern University College of Science, expected to complete her studies in 2025. She previously studied at Lambert High School, where she focused on Biological Sciences and Marketing Management. Hegde also completed coursework in Calculus at Northwestern University from 2019 to 2020.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Hegde has demonstrated leadership as the President of the Women in STEM Organization at Lambert High School since 2018. She is actively involved in the Science Olympiad, contributing to the organization for ten years. Her participation in initiatives like Kode With Klossy and the iGEM Competition reflects her commitment to promoting STEM education and empowering young women in technology.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current roles, Shanthi Hegde interned at Atlanta Hawks as a Finance Intern for one month in 2019 and at Emory University School of Medicine as a Research Intern for three months in the same year. These experiences provided her with foundational skills in finance and research, complementing her ongoing academic and professional pursuits.