Hasika Oggi, a student at Branham High School in California, has achieved notable honours, including the Dean’s Fellowship Award from Johns Hopkins University and recognition from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and participated in the Silicon Valley Author Reads panel, interviewing author Yamile Saied Mendez.
Her research experience at Johns Hopkins involved a summer program in Medical Intensive Studies, where she presented research on the impacts of insufficient sleep on the body. In the Health Science Immersion Program, she worked on a presentation of an article about neuroscience.
As a member of the Superintendent Student Advisory Council at Campbell Union High School, Hasika serves as a representative for over 2000 students, actively working on projects like establishing little free libraries on campus. Her contributions earned her a Principal’s Award. Additionally, she is a member of the California Scholarship Federation and the National Honor Society, participating in the organisation of various school events.
In the CCIR Academy, Hasika conducted a research project titled “Investigation of 6 Vulnerable Strains of MRSA, High Areas of Occurrence for MRSA, and Protein Structure and Function Variants for the BlaZ gene.” This research provides a comprehensive examination of MRSA, covering strain vulnerabilities, geographical patterns, and genetic factors related to the BlaZ gene, offering valuable insights for managing MRSA infections.
Hasika’s dedication to her research journey is evident in her recent appearance on CCIR Academy Student Spotlights, where she shared insights and expressed gratitude for the unwavering support provided by her professor and the CCIR Academy throughout her research endeavours.
