2026-2027 Editorial Team
Sharika Dhar
Chief Editor
Sharika Dhar, a senior at the Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is ecstatic to serve as the Chief Editor for Curious Science Writers (cSw). She is passionate about bridging her passions for writing, service, and health equity. She is a strong advocate for cultural narratives surrounding health policy and uses her love for journalism to amplify voices. Sharika was a cSw writer last year and is excited to return for her second year to help young writers find their voice and support them on their journeys. Passionate about public health and youth voices, she serves on the American Battlefield Trust as a youth leader, rides on her local ambulance, and is a TED-Ed speaker and mentor. In her free time, Sharika enjoys working out, playing with her dog, and visiting New York City.
Sahasra Maradani
Associate Editor
Sahasra Maradani is a senior at Biotechnology High School in Freehold, New Jersey. She is interested in pursuing a career related to biomedical sciences and medicine. Sahasra is also passionate about music, dance, and creative writing. In 2025-2026, she was a writer for Curious Science Writers (cSw). This year she is excited to be the Associate Editor (copy editor). She is looking forward to continuing to work with the cSw team and broadening people’s access to scientific knowledge
Chelsea Eng
Team Editor
Chelsea Eng is a junior at Manhasset High School in Long Island, New York. She was a writer for Curious Science Writers in 2025-2026 and is a Team Editor in 2026-2027. Her experience as a writer has given her a strong foundation in communication and an understanding of what it takes to produce quality content. Having gone through the writing process herself she knows how to give feedback that is both honest and encouraging. She also serves as a chapter leader for SPARKS, a STEM nonprofit organization, where collaboration and clear communication are essential. Outside of school, Chelsea loves to play guitar, listen to music, and read.
Shanthi Everett
Team Editor
Shanthi Everett is a junior at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland. She was a writer for Curious Science Writers (cSw) in the 2025-2026 year and is excited to be a Team Editor for the 2026-2027 year. She enjoys playing trumpet and piano and is excited to be part of the cSw team. She is passionate about making writing accessible while maintaining accuracy. Outside of that, she likes to read and run, with the occasional tennis match.
Graphic Designers
Audrey Hosmer
Creative Team Manager
Audrey Hosmer is a senior at Madison Country Day School in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Audrey was a Graphic Designer on the 2025-2026 editorial team, and is excited to step into the role of Graphic Design Manager for 2026-2027. She is interested in science, learning new languages, and enjoys creating art. Outside of academics, she plays several sports such as basketball and tennis. Audrey also enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She looks forward to Curious Science Writers in 2026-2027, and is excited to continue growing the connection between her love of science and art, while stepping into a new position.
Haebin Kim
Graphic Designer
Haebin Kim is a junior at McNeil High School in Austin, Texas, and is a Graphic Designer for Curious Science Writers. From painting, sketching, sculpting, to building, she finds herself engrossed in what she loves most: creating. With music blasting in the background, she brings to life ideas that have lingered in her mind throughout the day. She loves experimenting with different styles, compositions, and materials, and treating each project as an opportunity to explore a new perspective. Creating isn’t just how she spends her free time, it’s how she makes sense of the world.
Shriya Pai
Graphic Designer
Shriya Pai, who is from Portland, Oregon, is a freshman at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and majoring in neuroscience. She is a Graphic Designer with Curious Science Writers this year. As a research intern at Oregon Health and Science University, Texas Tech, and the National Institutes of Health, she learned to make dense technical material understandable to general audiences. As a graphic designer, she brings a perspective on science communication that goes beyond writing and into how visuals and storytelling can carry scientific ideas to a broader audience.
Zoya Khare
Graphic Designer
Zoya Khare, a junior at Khan Lab School in Mountain View, California, is a writer and Graphic Designer for Curious Science Writers. She loves learning about the world around her and sharing that curiosity with others. Her interests include synthetic biology, historical research, motorsports, theater, and journalism. As any of her friends will tell you, she loves talking, especially about science. She enjoys making complex ideas exciting and accessible to other people and she wants to bring that passion to cSw. In her free time, she’s completed an impressively large number of New York Times crosswords.
Social Media
Melody Jin
Social Media Coordinator
Melody Jin, who is from Katy, Texas, is a senior at the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. She is excited to be joining the Curious Science Writers Social Media team. She loves finding creative ways to connect with people, and hopes to help make science feel more approachable and engaging for others. In her free time, she enjoys doing photography, listening to music, spending time with friends, and scrolling through social media.
2025-2026 Editorial Team
Aanya Bulusu
Chief Editor
Aanya Bulusu is a senior at American High School in Fremont, California. During her last two years at cSw, working with all the talented high school authors and professional mentors made her love the role as an editor. For the upcoming year, she is excited to meet the 25-26 cSw team and work closely with them to promote science literacy for the public! Outside of cSw, she enjoys learning and teaching dance, reading, and spending time with her friends!
Chloe Eng
Chief Editor
Chloe Eng is a senior at Manhasset Secondary School in New York. A former CSW team editor, social media manager, and writer, she is excited to serve as the 2024 co-editor-in-chief. Rarely seen without her camera, Eng frequently directs short documentaries and serves as the news director of her school’s news network, the Manhasset Broadcasting Company. She has received multiple awards in journalism, but her favorite aspect of the field remains the same: connecting with new people and learning their stories.
Eric Yang
Associate Editor
Eric Yang is a senior at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. He has a passion for all things science and a knack for hands-on tasks. In his free time, he likes digging deeper into science topics, including chemistry, biology, math, and even linguistics. He likes learning about how things work using different hands-on projects. He also takes care of his giant plant collection, consisting of over a hundred succulents, and some tropical plants grown from seed.
Ananya Datta
Team Editor and Website Manager
Ananya Datta is a senior at the Academy of Allied Health and Science in New Jersey. She loves learning more about science and exploring the field of research. Outside of school, she is a Varsity gymnast and dedicated EMS cadet who loves giving back to her community. She also loves listening to music to relax and spending time traveling or with friends. Ananya has a deep passion for educating others, and hopes that cSw can work to apply this goal to a broader community.
Olivia Wood
Team Editor
Olivia Wood is a junior at McLean High School in Virginia, and is excited to combine her passions of journalism and biology through Curious Science Writers. She hopes to increase the accessibility of scientific articles to the public, as well as improve her own writing skills. In her free time, she participates in Varsity golf and swim at McLean, and volunteers at a local program coaching swimming. She looks forward to being a team editor this year and further developing her interests in science and writing through cSw.
Social Media
Andy Alvarado
Social Media Coordinator
Andy Alvarado is a high school student in Morristown, New Jersey, with interests spanning music, fashion, and dermatology. As a Social Media Coordinator, Andy hopes to connect with and educate students around his age through engaging and accessible content. He is passionate about science communication and believes that knowledge is power. Andy aims to help students who may not initially be interested in science leave the website feeling curious, engaged, and more informed.
Abby Marquez
Social Media Coordinator
Abby Marquez is a senior at Transmountain Early College High School in the Class of 2026, where she is on track to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree in science. She has a strong interest in social media and photography and enjoys promoting and supporting curious science writers. As a student at a STEM-focused school, Abby is deeply enthusiastic about the opportunities science offers and is eager to continue learning.
Graphic Designers
Graphic Designer
Audrey Hosmer
Audrey Hosmer is a junior at Madison Country Day School in Waunakee, Wisconsin. She is interested in the sciences, learning new languages, and enjoys creating art. Outside of academics, she plays volleyball, basketball, and tennis. In her free time, Audrey likes to spend time with her friends, family, and dogs. Audrey joined Curious Science Writers to connect her love of science and art; while exploring what it is like to illustrate scientific processes and concepts.
Graphic Designer
Oriana Reilly
Oriana Reilly is a freshman at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon with a strong passion for the arts, particularly graphic design. She has taken a wide range of art classes over the past seven years, all taught by professional artists. Oriana is enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue developing her creative skills and expanding her knowledge of art.
2024-2025 Editorial Team
Katherine Mi
Chief Editor
Katherine Mi is a senior at Ridge High School in NJ. Previously a cSw writer, Katherine is excited to serve as the 2024 Chief Editor to continue promoting scientific literacy. Katherine is heavily involved in her community and serves in leadership positions for her school’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapter, business club, student government, and biomedical engineering club. She is also an EMT-certified cadet at the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad. She enjoys trying new things with her friends and family in her free time, reading, and coaching volleyball.
Christine Chen
Associate Editor
Christine Chen is a rising junior at Hunter College High School in New York. She joined Curious Science Writers because of her deep interests in science and writing, and her passion to promote science literacy for the public. She won the National Gold Award for the Scholastic Arts Competition, and her hobbies are drawing and watching Netflix. Katherine Mi is a senior at Ridge High School in NJ. Previously a cSw writer, Katherine is excited to serve as the 2024 Chief Editor to continue promoting scientific literacy. Katherine is heavily involved in her community and serves in leadership positions for her school’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapter, business club, student government, and biomedical engineering club. She is also an EMT-certified cadet at the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad. She enjoys trying new things with her friends and family in her free time, reading, and coaching volleyball.
Chloe Eng
Team Editor
Chloe Eng is a rising a Junior at Manhasset High School in Long Island, New York and is fascinated by the world of reading and storytelling. Other than reading, Chloe is interested in skin care and fashion (her fashion sense is a mix of all decades and she loves experimenting with different styles). Journalism is one of Chloe’s biggest interests in school and is the reason why she has returned a second year to cSw! She is looking forward to bridging the gap between science and journalism as she continues on her journey through Curious Science Writers.
Aanya Bulusu
Team Editor
Aanya Bulusu is a rising junior at American High School in Fremont, California. During her last year at cSw, working with all the talented authors and mentors made her love the role as an editor. For the upcoming year, she is excited to meet the new cSw team and work closely with them to promote science literacy for the public! Outside of cSw, she enjoys learning and teaching dance, crocheting, and spending time with her friends!
Tara Prakash
Team Editor
Tara Prakash is a rising senior at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC. As an editor for cSw for her second year, Tara aims to help her fellow writers promote science literacy. Along with science writing and journalism, Tara is a nationally acclaimed creative writer. In her free time, she can be found camping with her Scouts troop, hiking with her golden retriever, or playing soccer!
Riti Tandra
Team Editor
Riti Tandra is a rising junior at Park Tudor School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is a member of her school’s debate and DECA teams and actively participates in her community through volunteer work. Her passion for writing stems from her love for literature and imagination. She has won multiple writing contests and has been published in youth magazines. Riti joined the cSw team to improve her skills as an editor and share her love for science with others. She is excited to work with such a talented group of writers, editors, and designers and hopes to learn from the rest of the team.
Social Media
Chloe Eng
Social Media Coordinator
Chloe Eng is a rising a Junior at Manhasset High School in Long Island, New York and is fascinated by the world of reading and storytelling. Other than reading, Chloe is interested in skin care and fashion (her fashion sense is a mix of all decades and she loves experimenting with different styles). Journalism is one of Chloe’s biggest interests in school and is the reason why she has returned a second year to cSw! She is looking forward to bridging the gap between science and journalism as she continues on her journey through Curious Science Writers.
Alexis Kim
Social Media Coordinator
Alexis Kim is a rising senior at Ithaca High School in Ithaca, NY. Alexis is drawn to the microscopic world and wants to pursue a career in pathology or microbiology. Alexis’s favorite hobbies include knitting, crocheting, playing tennis, and listening to audiobooks. She was drawn to cSw because of its commitment to science literacy and its resolution to enhance our proficiency in writing and research. Alexis plans to continue writing about science, ensuring that her words reach both the science and non-science communities
Graphic Designers
Sylvia Xu
Graphic Designer
Sylvia Xu is a rising Junior at a military institute in New Mexico and plays for the tennis team. In her free time, while she also plays tennis, she also likes to draw and travel. Additionally, she is very engaged in the STEM club in school, often participating in competitions, and even won a state science fair.
2023-2024 Editorial Team
Annika Singh
Chief Editor
Annika is in the Class of 2024 at Mission San Jose High School in California. She is excited to continue her journey with cSw for her third year as the Chief Editor and graphic designer. She’s previously served as a Creative Team Manager and writer. She joined cSw because she believes in the importance of science communication through written and artistic means. Outside of cSw, you’ll often find her dancing, reading, listening to music, or spending time with her friends and family.
Tara Prakash
Team Editor
Tara Prakash is a rising junior at Sidwell Friends High School in Washington DC. Last year, at cSw, Tara enjoyed her position as a writer and decided to join as an editor this year, aiming to help her fellow writers and promote science literacy. Along with science writing and journalism, Tara is passionate about creative writing and is excited to have been published in several journals. From winning multiple writing contests to a number of publications, Tara has many achievements to supplement her literary talent. In her free time, she plays both soccer and as an avid biker.
Aanya Bulusu
Team Editor
Aanya Bulusu Is a Sophmore at American High School in Fremont, California. Aanya joined Curious Science Writers because she appreciated Curious Science Writers’ mission of improving science literacy for the public. Aanya became an editor because she loved her experience working as an editor for her school’s newspaper and wanted to have a similar experience while also helping promote science literacy. In her free time, Aanya enjoys crocheting, dancing, and painting.
Graphic Designers
Annika Singh
Graphic Designer
Annika is in the Class of 2024 at Mission San Jose High School in California. She is excited to continue her journey with cSw for her third year as the Chief Editor and graphic designer. She’s previously served as a Creative Team Manager and writer. She joined cSw because she believes in the importance of science communication through written and artistic means. Outside of cSw, you’ll often find her dancing, reading, listening to music, or spending time with her friends and family.
Sylvia Xu
Graphic Designer
Sylvia is one of the three graphic designers in the program. She is a rising sophomore and going into 10th grade. Sylvia goes to a military institute in New Mexico and plays for the tennis team. In her free time, while she also plays tennis, she also likes to draw and travel. Additionally, she is very engaged in the STEM club in school, often participating in competitions, and even won a state science fair.
Maggie Liu
Graphic Designer
Maggie Lui is a rising sophomore at New Providence High School. She owns her own non-profit with her sister. Maggie is also on the varsity tennis team and teaches tennis in her free time. She loves to read and hang out with her family. She enjoys being out in nature and enjoys drawing and writing, but she prefers art. Maggie joined Creative Science Writers to improve her art skills and be part of a field where she can help bring awareness to new discoveries.
Social Media
Amber Fei
Social Media Coordinator
Amber, a rising senior living in New Providence, attends Union County Magnet High School. Passionate about biomedical engineering and eager to promote science literacy, Amber is excited to improve her writing and communication skills through cSw. This summer, she is an intern at Oertel Orthopedics, a specialized brace and prosthetics company. As an active member of her community, Amber plays volleyball, is Sergeant-at-Arms of her marching band where she plays clarinet, and is co-president of her FBLA chapter. In her free time, Amber enjoys playing with her dog, spending time with friends and family, and adding to her mineral collection.
Melia Hillman
Social Media Coordinator
Melia Hillman is a junior scholar in Caldwell, New Jersey with a pronounced passion for theater, and devotedness to endorsing her school community through student council, and mentorship for younger classmen. Melia is captivated by the study of humanities, reading, and writing, and she enjoys spending her time by the ocean, which inspired her to research sea anemones at cSw. Melia’s dedication, leadership, and curiosity led her to the cSw program.
Chloe Eng
Social Media Coordinator
Chloe Eng will be a sophomore at Manhasset Highhigh Sschool in Long Island, New York and is fascinated by the world of reading and storytelling. Other than reading, Chloe has various interests, including skincare and fashion (her fashion sense is a mix of all decades, and she loves experimenting with different styles). Journalism is one of Chloe’s biggest interests in school and is the reason why she joined cSwCsW! She looks forward to bridging the gap between science and journalism as she continues her journey through Curious Science Writers.
2022-2023 Editorial Team
Juhi Amin
Chief Editor
Juhi Amin is a senior at the Academy of Allied Health and Science in New Jersey. She joined cSw last year as a writer because she believes the promotion of science literacy is essential to building a better-educated society. This year, she looks forward to participating as an editor and is excited to continue exploring her interests in science and writing through cSw. Outside of academics, she is interested in drawing, cooking and playing tennis.
Adwaith Hariharan
Team Editor, Student Mentor
Adwaith Hariharan is a senior at Biotechnology High School in New Jersey. He joined the program as a writer and was invited to join the editorial team. As a STEM enthusiast, he is passionate about breaking down the barriers of complexity in science communication through effective and engaging storytelling. He’d like to master the art behind the science of making scientific information accessible to a larger range of the population. Outside of cSw, he is actively involved in scientific research, the school newspaper, trekking, traveling and increasing STEM education and inclusion in his community.
Raunak Banerjee
Team Editor & Graphic Designer
Raunak Banerjee is a junior at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. This is their second year at cSw, and they are serving as a team editor, graphic designer, and writer. They joined the program due to their passions in STEM and journalism. Raunak believes it is vital for scientists to raise awareness for modern scientific problems through effective yet concise communication. They enjoy long discussions about STEM and philosophy with their peers. In their free time, you’ll often find them playing the violin, drawing, playing soccer, or playing chess.
Audrey Yan
Team Editor & Graphic Designer
Audrey Yan is a senior at High Technology High School in New Jersey. This is her second year participating in cSw as a writer. She believes that by writing about science, she is not only able to learn about relevant issues but also spread information to a greater audience while simultaneously honing her communication skills. Audrey’s other interests include art, design, floristry and music.
Graphic Designers
Daniela Benoit
Senior Creative Team Manager
Daniela Benoit is a senior at High Technology High School in Lincroft, New Jersey. She is co-manager of the graphic design team for Curious Science Writers. She joined the program in hopes to learn more about how to create illustration pieces that increase understanding of the articles that go with them while keeping it informal and eye-catching.
Bebe Lemanowicz
Senior Creative Team Manager
Bebe Lemanowicz is a senior at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School in Pennsylvania and this is her third year with the cSw program. As senior co-manager of the graphic design team, she enjoys the challenge of finding and creating graphics that complement the articles well. Outside of cSw, she participates in her school’s annual musical and play, plays tennis, piano, and guitar, along with being secretary of her school’s student council, president of the jazz band, sewing club, and knit & crochet club.
Annika Singh
Creative Team Manager
Annika is in the Class of 2024 at Mission San Jose High School in California. She is excited to continue her journey with cSw for her third year as the Chief Editor and graphic designer. She’s previously served as a Creative Team Manager and writer. She joined cSw because she believes in the importance of science communication through written and artistic means. Outside of cSw, you’ll often find her dancing, reading, listening to music, or spending time with her friends and family
SOCIAL MEDIA
Spencer Lyudovyk
Social Media Co-Manager
Spencer Lyudovyk is a senior at High Technology High School in New Jersey. This is his third year with the program. He joined cSw to improve upon his researching skills and learn how to effectively write/communicate about science.
Yoojin Jeong
Social Media Co-Manager
Yoojin Jeong is a junior at Damascus High School in Damascus, Maryland. This is her second year with cSw. She chose to join the program because she aspires to expand on her writing and scientific literacy skills. She wants to ultimately incorporate the skills to any potential research/writing in the future. Outside of cSw, she is a competitive flutist and an active co-founder of a community organization to increase accessibility in STEM. In her free time, she loves to bake and read books on psychology.