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Grand Challenges Scholar, Spring 2025

Siddhant Jain

Siddhant Jain says a high ranking for innovation and many opportunities to explore the latest technological advancements drew him to pursue his higher education at Arizona State University.

Jain was particularly drawn to the university’s strong engineering program and diversity. 

“ASU enabled me to build meaningful connections and challenge myself beyond my comfort zone,” he says.

He recalls an early introduction to computer science convincing him of the field’s immense potential and says his studies at ASU have confirmed it.

“It’s hard to put everything into words because the experiences I’ve had at ASU have been truly incredible,” he says.

Jain recalls working on projects involving new and impactful technologies, collaborating on creative team projects and helping to build an educational artificial intelligence tool.

He also broadened his perspective by participating in international programs such as the Sino-US Environmental Engineering Summer School at China’s Tongji University. The experience included engaging in seminars led by esteemed faculty researchers, collaborating with Chinese students and exploring global environmental challenges.

He says he was especially pleased to use his developing skills to contribute to community service projects. Those included exploring the human-animal bond in teaching therapies through the Fulton Schools’ Engineering Projects in Community Service program.

The program focuses on developing interactive prototypes that help students build confidence and communication skills by engaging with service animals.

Jain made the dean’s list each semester, maintained a 4.0 grade point average, earned a $15,500 scholarship and worked an on-campus job for almost three years that gave him the opportunity to tutor more than 500 students in an executive learning assistant role.

He gained leadership experiences at ASU’s Grand Challenges Scholars Summer Institute and the Fulton Schools’ E2 experience for first-year students. He also served as an undergraduate teaching assistant and competed in numerous hackathons.

Beyond academics, research and community service, Jain also played on ASU’s table tennis team for more than two years.

One big lesson he will take from his time at ASU is the importance of productive relationships and effective collaborations.

“I’ve seen firsthand how invaluable strong relationships can be, especially through my roles with the Fulton Schools,” Jain says. “Whether as a camp counselor helping incoming students transition into college life, or as an executive learning assistant at tutoring center, working closely with students and faculty, I’ve learned that building meaningful connections is key to success.”

Read about other exceptional graduates of the Fulton Schools’ spring 2025 class here.

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