Co-President
Aryan Chakalakal (he/him)
Neuroscience ’28
I have done Science Olympiad since elementary school and competed all the way up until high school even
reaching the national level some years! My favorite events were Wright Stuff, ELG, Green Generation, and
Circuit Lab. I’ve also had the opportunity to coach a couple of these as well. In my free time I like to
play basketball, go to the gym, binge shows, and cut hair.
I have done Science Olympiad since elementary school and competed all the way up until high school even
reaching the national level some years! My favorite events were Wright Stuff, ELG, Green Generation, and
Circuit Lab. I’ve also had the opportunity to coach a couple of these as well. In my free time I like to
play basketball, go to the gym, binge shows, and cut hair.
Co-President
Faheem Alam (he/him)
Neuroscience and Biostats ’28
I was part of the Early College at Guilford’s team and competed in Science Olympiad since middle school. My
favorite events were Chemistry Lab, Astronomy, and Flight. In my free time, I watch shows, play basketball,
and go to the gym.
I was part of the Early College at Guilford’s team and competed in Science Olympiad since middle school. My
favorite events were Chemistry Lab, Astronomy, and Flight. In my free time, I watch shows, play basketball,
and go to the gym.
Finance Chair
Sehee Park (She/her)
Business and InfoSci ’28
Experience: Nationals Qualifier, 2nd Place State Competition, Regionals Winner x8.
Experience: Nationals Qualifier, 2nd Place State Competition, Regionals Winner x8.
I’ve competed in Tower, Robot Tour, Scrambler, Trajectory, Picture This, and Microbe Mission!
Fun Fact: I’m the only student in my school’s history to place at the state competition.
Excited to be part of CarSO and give back to the community that helped shape me!
Administrative Chair
Caroline Menscer (she/her)
Economics and American Indian and Indigenous Studies ’26
Caroline is a senior from Charlotte, NC. Her favorite event is Forestry. In her free time, she enjoys
reading, backpacking, running, and doing jigsaw puzzles. She is also the incredibly proud owner of three
plants: Patricia, Jade, and Clive!
Caroline is a senior from Charlotte, NC. Her favorite event is Forestry. In her free time, she enjoys
reading, backpacking, running, and doing jigsaw puzzles. She is also the incredibly proud owner of three
plants: Patricia, Jade, and Clive!
Events Co-Chair
Smaran Sivashankar (he/him)
Chemistry ’23
I competed for Panther Creek High School in Cary, NC. My favorite events were Anatomy and Physiology and
Chemistry Lab. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis.
I competed for Panther Creek High School in Cary, NC. My favorite events were Anatomy and Physiology and
Chemistry Lab. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis.
Events Co-Chair
Sanika Dolas (she/her)
Quant Bio and Neurosci ’28
Hey guys! I’ve been a part of SciOly since middle school and competed/coached all the way through high
school. My favorite events are Dynamic Planet, Astronomy, and Experimental Design. In my free time I love
doing karate and baking!
Hey guys! I’ve been a part of SciOly since middle school and competed/coached all the way through high
school. My favorite events are Dynamic Planet, Astronomy, and Experimental Design. In my free time I love
doing karate and baking!
Events Co-Chair
Shriya Parthasarathi (she/her)
Biomedical Engineering ’28
5 years of SciOly competition experience! My fav scioly memory is winning silver for codebusters at 2024
nats :).
5 years of SciOly competition experience! My fav scioly memory is winning silver for codebusters at 2024
nats :).
Events Co-Chair
Ayushi Goyal (she/her)
Biology ’28
Service Co-Chair
Maria Hromcenco (she/her)
Biology and Philosophy ’26
I competed for Bayard Rustin High School in Pennsylvania. My favorite events were Cell Bio, Disease
Detectives, Anatomy, and Designer Genes. I hope to continue my efforts of STEM outreach with CarSO by
expanding our mentorship program and offering workshops to schools throughout North Carolina.
I competed for Bayard Rustin High School in Pennsylvania. My favorite events were Cell Bio, Disease
Detectives, Anatomy, and Designer Genes. I hope to continue my efforts of STEM outreach with CarSO by
expanding our mentorship program and offering workshops to schools throughout North Carolina.
Service Co-Chair
Aadil Mohammed (he/him)
Health Policy and Management and Neuroscience ’27
Hey y’all! My name is Aadil, and I am a sophomore from Cary, NC. I have been involved in Science Olympiad
since 2016, and in high school, competed for Green Hope and coached Davis Drive Middle’s team. I am excited
to be your Admin Chair this year!
Hey y’all! My name is Aadil, and I am a sophomore from Cary, NC. I have been involved in Science Olympiad
since 2016, and in high school, competed for Green Hope and coached Davis Drive Middle’s team. I am excited
to be your Admin Chair this year!
Logistics Chair
Bisma Qureshi (she/her)
Neuroscience ’26
Hi guys! I’ve been involved with SciOly since 2012, and I’ve been with CarSO since 2023!
Hi guys! I’ve been involved with SciOly since 2012, and I’ve been with CarSO since 2023!
Media Chair
Brenton Lian (he/him)
Computer Science and Data Science ’27
My name is Brenton and I’ve competed in Science Olympiad since middle school. My favorite event is
Bridge/Boomilever and I enjoy all engineering events. In my free time I like to read, go to the gym, and
learn about history and art. I can also play piano and trombone.
Bridge/Boomilever and I enjoy all engineering events. In my free time I like to read, go to the gym, and
learn about history and art. I can also play piano and trombone.
Advisor
Victor Nguyen (he/him)
Environmental Science and Applied Math ’26
Hey everyone! I’ve competed in Science Olympiad throughout middle school and high school. My favorite
events
are Experimental Design, Ornithology, and Bottle Rockets. In my free time, I like reading, playing
guitar,
and traveling.
Hey everyone! I’ve competed in Science Olympiad throughout middle school and high school. My favorite
events
are Experimental Design, Ornithology, and Bottle Rockets. In my free time, I like reading, playing
guitar,
and traveling.
Advisor
Aryan Kokkanti (he/him)
Biology, Applied Mathematics, and Chemistry ’26
Hello! I’m Aryan and a current senior majoring in Biology and Applied Math. I’ve competed for Triangle
Math
and Science Academy in Cary, NC. My favorite events are Fossils and Designer Genes. In my spare time, I
enjoy playing board games and going down video essay rabbit holes.
Hello! I’m Aryan and a current senior majoring in Biology and Applied Math. I’ve competed for Triangle
Math
and Science Academy in Cary, NC. My favorite events are Fossils and Designer Genes. In my spare time, I
enjoy playing board games and going down video essay rabbit holes.
Advisor
Amil Agarwal (he/him)
Chemistry and Applied Mathematics ’25
Hey! My name is Amil and I’m from Matthews, North Carolina. I’ve competed in Science Olympiad before and
am
excited to be working with everyone else to host an invitational for middle and high school teams! In my
spare time, I like to read sci-fi, ride my bike, photograph nature, and go on long walks in the
rain/snow. A
fun fact about me is that I’ve hiked the entirety of Blue Ridge Parkway, and have hiked on nearly every
mountain range in the state of North Carolina.
Hey! My name is Amil and I’m from Matthews, North Carolina. I’ve competed in Science Olympiad before and
am
excited to be working with everyone else to host an invitational for middle and high school teams! In my
spare time, I like to read sci-fi, ride my bike, photograph nature, and go on long walks in the
rain/snow. A
fun fact about me is that I’ve hiked the entirety of Blue Ridge Parkway, and have hiked on nearly every
mountain range in the state of North Carolina.