Rut Mehta

Undergraduate Student Innovation Award Office of Research @ Rutgers Sep 2024 Undergraduate student innovation awarded for advancements in VR education technology

National Science Foundation I-Corps Fellow National Science Foundation Jul 2023 As a participant in the NSF I-Corps Fellowship at Rutgers University, I engaged in an immersive entrepreneurial training program designed to explore the commercial potential of innovative ideas. The fellowship focused on customer discovery, market validation, and the application of the Lean LaunchPad methodology to bridge the gap between research and commercialization.Key Activities: • Conducted customer discovery interviews to identify market needs and validate the problem-solution… Show more As a participant in the NSF I-Corps Fellowship at Rutgers University, I engaged in an immersive entrepreneurial training program designed to explore the commercial potential of innovative ideas. The fellowship focused on customer discovery, market validation, and the application of the Lean LaunchPad methodology to bridge the gap between research and commercialization.Key Activities: • Conducted customer discovery interviews to identify market needs and validate the problem-solution fit for our innovation. • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop a value proposition and refine our business model. • Participated in workshops and mentorship sessions led by seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts. • Utilized a $1,500 stipend to support research activities, including attending conferences and creating marketing materials. • Explored pathways to scale the innovation and its societal impact, with eligibility for the national NSF I-Corps Teams program and a $50,000 grant. Show less

Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory Cyber Threat Competition Round 1 Finalist Deloitte Dec 2022 The Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory Cyber Threat Competition is a fun and innovative way for students to test and showcase their business acumen and cyber skills, and to grapple with the kinds of challenges that Deloitte Cyber helps our clients address each day.

Steelcase Fellow: ColLab Steelcase Jan 2022 As part of the Steelcase Social Innovation Fellowship, the ColLab team from Rutgers University’s Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA) developed a project aimed at easing the transition for first-year college students. The initiative focused on creating interactive tools and collaborative learning communities to support academic and social integration during this pivotal period.Key Achievements: • Interactive Learning Tools: Designed and implemented digital and… Show more As part of the Steelcase Social Innovation Fellowship, the ColLab team from Rutgers University’s Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA) developed a project aimed at easing the transition for first-year college students. The initiative focused on creating interactive tools and collaborative learning communities to support academic and social integration during this pivotal period.Key Achievements: • Interactive Learning Tools: Designed and implemented digital and physical resources to foster engagement and collaboration among students. • Collaborative Communities: Established peer-led learning groups to encourage shared problem-solving and mentorship. • Equity and Wellbeing: Addressed barriers to quality education by prioritizing inclusivity and mental health in the learning environment. • Design Thinking Approach: Leveraged Steelcase’s design frameworks and wellbeing research to prototype and refine solutions.The project aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically focusing on equitable access to education and student wellbeing. Over the course of the fellowship, the team received mentorship, funding, and resources to accelerate the development of ColLab, ensuring its impact on the Rutgers community and beyond. Show less

Top 5 || Johnson and Johnson & AWS Black Tech Health Hackathon Johnson and Johnson Nov 2021 • Developed a 93% confident ML Algorithm using AWS SageMaker to identify adverse reaction drugs

NJ STEM Challenge Second Place SJSIP Mar 2021

National Ocean Sciences Bowl Regional Winners National Ocean Sciences Bowl Mar 2021

National Science Bowl Regionals - Second Place Department of Energy Feb 2021

National AP Scholar CollegeBoard Jul 2020 The National AP Scholar award is typically the highest honor granted to a student before graduation and is granted to less than 1% of students nationwide. It is granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.

HackTCNJ Google Cloud award HackTCNJ Feb 2020 Used the Google Cloud platform to train a convolutional neural network to recognize different materials and textures to determine if said material is recyclable

Physics Bowl Regional Champions AAPT May 2019