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Sanika Devare

2024 ICSI President
Sanika Devare is a sophomore Bioengineering student at the University of Maryland, College Park, as a part of the University Honors program within the Honors College. She moved from India at age 8 and now calls Howard County home. Sanika's passion for STEM began early, leading her to receive the STEM Award from Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in high school and the Girl Scouts Gold Award project, Memory Through Music, featured in the Baltimore Sun. In High School, she was a section leader in the marching band, participated in First Tech Challenge robotics, and co-founded her high school’s ukulele club to showcase her leadership and diverse interests. At the University of Maryland, she is active in the Society of Women Engineers and is a mentor for the Women in Engineering Program, guiding students as they navigate their freshman year. Sanika’s professional journey includes a year-long internship as a medical assistant at Dr. Ruth Agwuna's Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, and she continued this role during her college breaks. Currently, as a STEM Initiatives Development Intern at onlinechalk, she organizes and markets STEM events for youth, combining her love for STEM with leadership and marketing skills to create impactful experiences. Beyond academics, Sanika serves as a puppy sitter for FIDOS for Freedom at UMD, raising service dogs. Her ultimate goal is to specialize in prosthetics or tissue engineering, aiming to enhance lives through healthcare innovation.
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Aug 02, 2025 ICSI 2025

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Keynote

Host welcome address

  • Keynote Speaker: Visionary leader in STEM or Entrepreneurship (we have to find a speaker)
  • Spotlight on student innovation & summit mission

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Aug 02, 2025 ICSI 2025

Student Showcase: Pioneers Track

Independent student presenters display and explain their projects. Judges and mentors circulate for feedback and evaluations

  • Open floor for attendees to explore exhibits and interact Future Makers Morning Workshops (Invite-Only)
  • Mentor-guided breakout sessions
  • Final prep & practice for afternoon main stage presentations

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Aug 02, 2025 ICSI 2025

Power Panels (2 Tracks – Choose Your Room)

  • Track A: "From Science Fair to Start-Up: The Student Founder Journey"
  • Track B: "How to Nurture Innovation at Home & in Classrooms" (For Parents/Educators)

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Aug 02, 2025 ICSI 2025

Future Makers Main Stage Presentations

  • Each team presents their mentored project to a live audience & panel
  • Live Q&A with judges
  • Awards announced for Best Pitch, Most Impactful Idea, and Innovation Excellence

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Aug 02, 2025 ICSI 2025

Breakout Workshops (For All Attendees)

  • Build Your First Business Plan (Grades 6–12)
  • Design Thinking in Action (Grades 4–8)
  • AI Tools for Tomorrow’s Inventors (Grades 9–12)
  • Parent Track: Understanding College Admissions for STEM Pathways

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Aug 02, 2025 ICSI 2025

Lightning Talks: Youth Leaders & Mentors Share Their Stories

  • Short, high-impact talks by young entrepreneurs, scientists, and role models
  • Inspiration, advice, and real stories of failure and resilience

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

Aug 02, 2025 ICSI 2025

Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks

  • Recognition of Pioneer Track presenters
  • Awards for FutureMakers & Pitch Showcase Winners
  • Certificate distribution
  • Final group photo & thank-you to all participants, partners & parents

9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop

Friday SciTech Nexus 2024

Student Research Presentations

Witness groundbreaking projects from talented high school students covering topics in STEM, sustainability, technology, and more.

10.30 - 11.30 AM Workshop

Friday SciTech Nexus 2024

Mentorship and Panel Discussions

Learn from top industry professionals, academic pioneers, and successful entrepreneurs through keynotes and interactive panels.

11.30 - 12.30 PM Workshop

Friday SciTech Nexus 2024

Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded peers, mentors, and organizations passionate about empowering the next generation of innovators.

01.30 - 02.30 PM Workshop

Friday SciTech Nexus 2024

Innovation Showcase

Explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions developed by students and professionals alike in our dedicated showcase area.