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Pranit
Kumar.

High school senior at BASIS Phoenix — aerospace engineer in training, obsessed with spacecraft design, planetary exploration, and the systems that get us there.

Aerospace Engineering Spacecraft Design Planetary Exploration Astrophysics

// EDUCATION

Where I've studied.

BASIS Phoenix

GPA: 3.91 Unweighted · 2020 – Present

Currently enrolled (Senior Year): Organic Chemistry, Multivariable Calculus, Mythology in Literature, Advanced Band, Ancient Greek

FRESHMAN YEAR

AP Precalculus4

AP U.S. Government4

SOPHOMORE YEAR

AP Physics 15

AP English Language5

AP Calculus AB4

AP European History4

AP Physics C: Mechanics4

JUNIOR YEAR

AP Chemistryscores not yet released

AP Calculus BCscores not yet released

AP U.S. Historyscores not yet released

AP English Literaturescores not yet released

AP Latinscores not yet released

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

PS110 · Summer 2024 · Grade: A

// DISTINCTIONS

Recognition.

  • NASA TechRise Winner — NASA TechRise Student Challenge ($1,500 NASA grant; suborbital payload flown)
  • Arizona State Qualifier — FTC Robotics (First Tech Challenge)
  • George Eastman Young Leaders Award
  • Science National Honor Society
  • Tri-M Music Honor Society

// EXTRACURRICULARS

What I do.

Aerospace Engineering Club

Co-founder

Designs and launches rockets entirely in-house — airframes, propulsion staging, and recovery systems. Teaches aerodynamics and microcontroller programming to members.

FTC Robotics Team

Co-founder

Competed in the First Tech Challenge; reached the Arizona state competition. Combines mechanical design with software and machine learning to build autonomous and driver-controlled robots.

Astronomy and Photography Club

Founder

Runs viewing nights, astrophotography sessions, and discussions on current developments in space science.

Phoenix Youth Symphony Philharmonic

Percussionist and most senior section member

Helps run the percussion section and performs in the full Philharmonic orchestra.

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Member

Performs at mental health institutions, hospitals, and schools for the elderly and children.

Band Council

Council Chair

Helped launch the band's student government program.

Science National Honor Society

Member

Advocates for scientific engagement across the school community.

// PROJECTS

Things I've built.

NASA TechRise

Sep 2024 – May 2025

  • Led Arizona's winning team in the NASA TechRise Student Challenge
  • Designed, built, launched, and analyzed data from a suborbital payload; earned $1,500 NASA grant

Experiment PDF ↗

Custom I2C Breakout PCB

  • Designed a custom PCB to streamline I2C prototyping for students and hobbyists
  • Maintains full microcontroller compatibility; currently in user trials

Paper ↗

Latin Vocabulary Study App (PyQt6)

  • Desktop app: Kahoot-style timed quizzes, frequency-weighted word selection, spaced repetition
  • Configurable number-key bindings, principal parts display, per-word frequency analytics

// SKILLS

What I know.

Programming8 years Python (certified), 3 years MATLAB, Java familiarity

HardwareArduino, Raspberry Pi, microcontroller architecture, circuit design

PCB DesignCustom board layout and I2C system integration

Data AnalysisPython/Excel pipelines, graphing, experimental data interpretation

RocketryAirframe construction, propulsion staging, recovery systems

RoboticsFTC robot design, autonomous programming, mechanical integration

EngineeringPhysical + software systems combined to solve real-world problems

// EXPERIENCE

What I've done.

Drippy.ai — Data Science Intern

Sep 2022 – Dec 2022

  • Analyzed datasets with Python and Excel to derive real-world conclusions
  • Communicated data-driven findings to non-technical stakeholders

Arizona Science Center — Volunteer

Oct 2024 – Present

  • Explained complex scientific concepts to museum guests of all ages
  • Diagnosed and repaired exhibit computers and technology for staff

Phoenix Public Library — Volunteer

Summer 2024 & 2025

  • Assisted librarians with shelving, indexing, and guest services

Python Bootcamp — Instructor

Jun – Jul 2024

  • Designed and delivered a 2-month Python curriculum for neighborhood children
  • Managed enrollment, class operations, and payment tracking independently

// CONTACT

Get in touch.