Mihika Kamat

K-12 Researcher, Summer 2026 - present
Biography

Extracurricular Experiences:

  • Speech Captain (11, 12) and Varsity member (10, 11, 12) for Mountain View and Los Altos Speech & Debate (MVLASD) team
  • Physics Club President (12), Competition Manager (11) at Los Altos High School
  • ART4All President - hosted free art workshops for local elementary schoolers (9, 10, 11, 12)
  • Peer Tutor for Science, Math, English (10, 11, 12) at Los Altos High School
  • Independent Research on automating discovery of robot design
  • Art (drawing, painting - primarily in oil pastel and pencils (11 years)
  • Violin, soloist training (8 years)

Honors and Awards:

  • California Science and Engineering Fair Finalist
  • 1st Award Physical Science and Engineering at Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship
  • USAPhO Distinction for Commendable Performance
  • Oil Pastel Drawing displayed at New Museum of Los Gatos ArtNow 2026 Exhibition
  • 2nd place Open Extemporaneous Speaking and Impromptu Finalist at El Cerrito Berman Speech and Parliamentary Debate Invitational

Current School Year:

Rising Senior at Los Altos High School