Aashirya Varma

Aashirya Varma is a senior at Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School. She has conducted autonomous vehicle research at Rutgers WINLAB, working on camera calibration and compute architecture for a low-cost self-driving platform. Aashirya also developed CoolSmart AI, a machine-learning system that predicts cooling needs in data centers, which earned recognition as an ISEF finalist and first place in the AAAI category. Her interests center on AI infrastructure, model development, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. She founded ImpactAI Collective, an initiative that helps businesses and nonprofits use AI and technical tools to address real-world challenges. At school, Aashirya serves as President of both FBLA and the National Honor Society. Outside of STEM, she has studied Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, for twelve years.