Meet The Team

Rishab, a sophomore at Westview High School in San Diego, is passionate about medicine and STEM education. With a love for biology and chemistry, he aspires to become a physician and advance equitable healthcare. A dedicated Science Olympiad competitor since sixth grade, he has earned multiple top-three finishes and became a state champion in Anatomy and Physiology. His commitment to inspiring others led him to coach younger students and found The Science Quest, a nonprofit promoting hands-on STEM learning. The organization aims to expand globally, empowering youth from all backgrounds to love STEM, embrace healthy living, and apply science to real-world challenges. Rishab also engages in biomedical research and volunteers at an underserved hospital. Outside academics, he plays basketball, cares for pets, and enjoys exploring global cuisines.

Languages Spoken: English and Bengali

Lylia is a sophomore at Westview High School. Her favorite subjects are science and engineering. She has been an active competitor in Science Olympiad since sixth grade, earning medals at both the Regional and State levels in Experimental Design and Disease Detectives. She is also passionate about engineering and contributing to the mechanical team of her FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team. Through The Science Quest, she hopes to inspire younger students to explore STEM and discover the same curiosity that first sparked her own love of science. Outside of academics, she enjoys folding origami and running.

Languages Spoken: English and Mandarin

As a Junior at Westview High School, Sophia is passionate about the biological/chemical research field, having done many laboratory projects through the school’s iGEM program and internships at UCSD. Through Science Quest, she hopes to help spread her passion to the younger generation, providing opportunities for children to learn STEM related topics, and to create a community where all students are able to explore their interests. Outside of academics, she enjoys taking part in the school’s marching band, playing clarinet and other instruments. In her free time, she loves drawing and embroidering.

Languages Spoken: English and Mandarin

Noureen is a Freshman at Westview High School. She loves Biology and Earth sciences. She has been doing Science Olympiad since she started Middle School and has earned medals in various events such as Experimental Design, Ecology, Rocks and Minerals, and Disease Detectives. She has done many hands-on medical activities through the school's Biomedical program. With the help of The Science Quest, she hopes to share her love for science with everyone around her. In her spare time, she likes to sing, dance, and hang out with her friends. Her goals as a person are to travel the world, learn about the things around her and to inspire the people around her.

Languages Spoken: Bengali and English

Elina is a freshman at South Windsor High School in Connecticut. Her favorite subjects are Math and Science, with her favorite fields of science being Biology and Astronomy. She also participates in school clubs like FBLA, Robotics, and Science Olympiad, where she has medals multiple times at the regional and state levels. Outside of school, she dances competitively and plays the violin. Elina also loves to bake and spend time with her friends. Through The Science Quest, she hopes to inspire, empower, and share her love for science with younger students.

Languages Spoken: Bengali and English