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You co-founded Socratic Studios, a science education venture; can you share some insights on how to start and manage such an educational project?

As you've been a researcher in Philosophy of Mind, how has that research experience influenced your academic and personal life?

Given your experience as a spoken English teaching volunteer in rural India, can you share some effective strategies for teaching and inspiring students in challenging environments?

Vishnu Veeravalli

UChicago

Physics

Physics enthusiast merging research, philosophy, and global outreach.

Activities

Science/Math (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
6 hrs/week, 40 weeks/year
CoOwner, CoFounder
Socratic Studios

Science education venture hosting interviews, lecture series, and discussion events. Interviewed top researchers and held lectures on cutting-edge topics. Achieved 36,000+ total engagement and attendance.

Other Club/Activity (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
6 hrs/week, 35 weeks/year
Lead Video Editor
Philosophy in Motion

Worked on a documentary series by the Comparative Philosophy Department at the University of Macao about Daoism. Researched and edited videos, earning 75,000+ views. Collaborated globally on tight schedules.

Research (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
15 hrs/week, 10 weeks/year
Researcher
Horizon Academic Philosophy of Mind

Studied Philosophy of Mind with Dr. Alasdair Craig. Read 30+ academic papers and wrote a 2,700+ word paper on the Knowledge Argument, pending publication.

Community Service (Volunteer) (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
10 hrs/week, 20 weeks/year
Spoken English Teaching Volunteer
Manjakkudi School, Tamil Nadu, India

Developed and ran English communication workshops to improve job prospects for rural students. Also contributed to curriculum development remotely.

Other Club/Activity (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
4 hrs/week, 25 weeks/year
Museum Docent
Los Altos History Museum

Guided guests, curated exhibits, implemented interactive QR codes, and organized summer events like the Apricot STEM Fest.

Internship (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
6 hrs/week, 20 weeks/year
Curriculum Developer + Teacher
Wizacademy

Designed and taught Physics and Life on Earth classes for 5th-8th graders, attracting 50+ enrollments. Recognized for teaching 'best classes.'

Other Club/Activity (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
2 hrs/week, 20 weeks/year
Web Team
Harker Horizon (Science Research Journal)

Managed submission pipelines, peer-reviewed articles, and maintained the website for the student-led science journal.

Academic (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
2 hrs/week, 25 weeks/year
LINK Crew Member
LINK Crew

Guided freshmen on high school success strategies, time management, and teacher connections. Mentored 25+ students.

Family Responsibilities (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
3 hrs/week, 30 weeks/year
Dispatch Operator
Valli Logistics (Family Trucking Business)

Coordinated deliveries and routes while communicating with Spanish-speaking drivers, improving their English proficiency.

Academic (Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12)
6 hrs/week, 45 weeks/year
Independent Reading and Research
N/A

Passionate reader of nonfiction (Joseph Campbell, Alan Watts, Richard Feynman) and fiction (Terry Pratchett).