Our Team

Shriyadita De

Founder & CEO

Hi! I’m Shriyadita De, and I’m a 11th grade student in the STEM Magnet Program at Montgomery Blair High School. I have been truly passionate about STEM ever since I was little, and my interests have driven me to participate in various competitions and science fairs. BrainBox has made me realize how I can use my passions to help the community and spread the joy of learning. I look forward to inspiring other young minds, sharing my love for science, and making a positive impact through BrainBox!

Ankush Karmakar

Content Innovation Lead

Hello! My name is Ankush Karmakar and I am in the Science, Math, and Computer Science Program at Poolesville High School. I am very passionate about STEM and I have participated in many competitions and projects. Through BrainBox, I can use this passion to help others and introduce them to the incredible world of science. Hopefully we can positively impact the lives of many children and help out the community.

Nikhil Pandey

Chief Editor

Hi! My name is Nikhil Pandey and I attend Poolesville High School. Ever since I was a kid, science has played a huge part in my life. Since my mother is a scientist, I would often find myself developing a strong interest in the subject. Luckily, I was able to find BrainBox, which is a program that can help many kids around the county to persue their interests in science. I am joining BrainBox to help children develop a strong interest in science, knowing that at one point of time, I was in their shoes. Students need to engage and be apart of many activities in order to obtain a passion for science, which is what BrainBox aims to achieve. Thank you.

Atyaani Bhattacharya

Information & Editorial Coordinator

Greetings! My name is Atyaani and I am an 8th grader at North Bethesda Middle School. Both my parents are scientists and growing up in a house of science has eagerly developed my passion for science. I agreed in joining BrainBox, knowing that I would be able to help children to grow a passion for science. Conclusively, I look forward to helping children develop their passions. “Science is magic that works,” by Kurt Vonnegut. Just a quote to think about.