Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Anirudh Rao blends science, history, and service to create climate solutions and his workshops inspire students across global communities.
Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!
America's Favorite Student will share their educational journey in the pages of Reader’s Digest, highlighting the power of learning and inspiring readers nationwide.
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Why They Love Being a Student
Anirudh applies what he learns in school to solve real-world problems, connecting history and science to turn past learnings and applications of science into modern solutions in energy and technology. He facilitates the Kindness Essay/Art Contest for Children's Kindness Network, conducts sessions for young students, and is building an AI curriculum for refugee camps. He has reached to over 6000 students in the last 3 years. Being a student gives him purpose and the drive to make a difference.
Favorite Subject & Why
Anirudh’s favorite subjects are history, culture, and science because he sees them as deeply connected. He loves understanding how past civilizations solved problems and how those ideas influence modern scientific innovation. History gives him context, culture gives him perspective, and science gives him tools to build solutions. Together, they help him think creatively, solve real-world challenges, and connect learning to global impact. To learn more: https://sites.google.com/view/anirudh-rao
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
A $20,000 award would allow Anirudh to explore subjects beyond the standard curriculum and deepen his independent research. It would support the development of educational AI vlogs aligned with the curriculum he is building for underserved and refugee communities. The funding would also help expand his student workshops and expand the goals for Children's Kindness Network.
Help Anirudh Rao become America's Favorite Student by casting your free daily vote, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting The Planetary Society and their mission to inspire curiosity and help shape the future of space exploration for everyone.
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