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Indian-American student Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi is headed to the national finals of the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge with research inspired by her grandfather’s struggle with persistent heartburn. Continue reading Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi Named National Finalist in 2026 Junior Innovators Challenge
Indian-American psychiatrist Dr. Meera Narasimhan received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, recognizing nearly three decades of work expanding mental health care to rural and underserved communities. Continue reading Meera Narasimhan Receives South Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor
Indian-American physician-scientist Dr. Geeta Krishna Swamy has been named dean of Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, becoming its 19th leader. Continue reading Geeta Swamy Named Dean of Boston University Medical School
Indian-American high school senior Amritha Praveen has earned the 2026 Congressional Award Gold Medal, with much of her remarkable journey in service, STEM and autism research inspired by her younger brother. Continue reading Amritha Praveen Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal, Inspired by Brother With Autism
The Indian-educated engineer and Silicon Valley executive brings more than two decades of experience at Microsoft, Meta, Brex and Character.AI to Disney’s newly created role. Continue reading Karandeep Anand Makes History as Disney’s First Chief Technology Officer
Six Indian-American students have earned prestigious 2026 Davidson Fellowships for scientific research tackling challenges ranging from aviation safety and crop disease to nuclear energy, malaria prevention and drug discovery. Continue reading Six Indian-American Students Earn Prestigious Davidson Fellowships
Former NSF Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan becomes the first Indian-American to receive the NAE’s Arthur M. Bueche Award, honoring his leadership in U.S. science, technology and innovation policy. Continue reading Scientist Sethuraman Panchanathan Becomes First Indian-American to Receive NAE’s Bueche Award
Indian-American engineer and entrepreneur Manmohan Singh Kalsi and his wife, Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi, have committed $4 million to the University of Houston, giving back to the American institution that Kalsi credits with helping launch his remarkable journey from a young immigrant and graduate student to a successful engineer, inventor and business owner. Continue reading Manmohan Singh Kalsi, Wife Gift $4 Million to University of Houston
Indian-American couple Anuradha and Dr. Vikas Sinha are giving $20 million to the University of North Texas to establish a new college dedicated to artificial intelligence and advanced analytics – a landmark investment in education and the next generation of technology leaders. Continue reading Indian-American Couple Anuradha and Vikas Sinha Give $20 Million to UNT for New AI College
The U.S. House of Representatives fell silent this week for the victims of the catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, as lawmakers paid tribute to those who died and turned their thoughts to thousands still missing – among them dozens of Indian-Americans whose families are desperately waiting for word that their loved ones are alive. Continue reading US House Falls Silent for Nepal Flood Victims as Dozens of Indian-Americans Remain Missing