Charli Hughes Email & Phone Number

Prospect, CT, US

North Haven, Connecticut, United States

-Developed custom software to streamline data collection in Electropuls test systems.-Built and executed testing procedures alongside industry professionals to verify the functionality of hardware and software across Medtronic’s novel portfolio of surgical tools and products.

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

-Coach youth robotics, facilitating World Championship qualifications in elementary and middle school teams. -Lead community lessons in schools to students of multiple different socioeconomic backgrounds to instill the STEM skills that will help them thrive.

Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States

-Founded and managed the Students Staying Connected program with 100+ participants.-Develop and implement curriculum and a website to provide free, high-quality STEM education to students from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds via in-person and virtual lessons.

Cheshire, Connecticut, United States

-Researches and synthesizes information to draft opinion pieces on divisive educational issues from the perspective of a High School student, to then be shared with the Connecticut State Department of Education, the Education Commissioner, and the Governor of Connecticut. -Represent Connecticut primary and secondary school students on divisive educational.

-Interned as part of the Brown Lab developing computational biochemistry skills including utilizing molecular visualization, docking, data analysis, and synthesis software to research drugs to prevent or minimize the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease.-Published literature as part of VTechWorks on synthesis therapies for Alzheimer's Disease.

Cheshire, Connecticut, United States

-Planned the first instance of a new state-wide National Honor Society conference in Connecticut to advance state-wide leadership, service, scholarship, and character. -Implement a newsletter and an increased state-wide presence to promote student leadership.

Cheshire, Connecticut, United States

-Plan and execute legislative events throughout Connecticut in direct collaboration with the Connecticut General Assembly. -Report on education-related legislation in the Connecticut General Assembly and develop novel legislation pertaining to educational and youth issues in Connecticut. -Work in collaboration with student leaders from across Connecticut.

Meriden, Connecticut, United States

-Led the development of embedded and full system software for several award-winning robots integrating APIs, PID controllers, and mechanical and electrical systems. -Scored within the top 0.2% of the biggest robotics competition in the world in both hardware design and programming challenges. -Generated over $25,000 in team funding through grant work.

Portland, Oregon, United States

-Advocate for measures to improve teens' mental health and wellness alongside students from across the United States. -Develop legislative and educational materials for implementation across multiple social media platforms and within mental health resource guides.

The Digital Citizen Fellowship, run by Civics Unplugged, is an exploration of how technology, the internet, and digital culture shape our democracy. Civics Unplugged Fellows represent all 50 states and are given the funding to implement novel solutions to well-defined community issues.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Computer Science student and STEM Scholar in the Honors Program at the University of Connecticut.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student Board of Education Representative (2021-2024), Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track (2020 - 2024), Math Team.