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The First Science Alliance Meeting
Hi everyone! Today, I'm talking about the Science Alliance's first meeting, which was packed with energy, excitement, and some science...
Arjun Patel
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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The NSHSS Advocacy & Activism Scholarship
Hello everyone! I'm excited to share that I've been awarded the NSHSS Advocacy & Activism Scholarship. It's incredible to be recognized...
Arjun Patel
Oct 13, 20241 min read
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The Tap Initiative August Trip
The Tap Initiative had one of its most productive trips this August! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., we spent the day clearing out a massive...
Arjun Patel
Sep 22, 20241 min read
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Collapse – Part 4
Hey everyone! Have you ever wondered why some civilizations thrive while others fall apart? Jared Diamond tackles this question in his...
Arjun Patel
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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Collapse – Part 3
Hey guys! Jared Diamond's Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed  is a fascinating look at why some civilizations thrive while...
Arjun Patel
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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The UCSB SRA 2024 Capstone Seminar
Attending the UCSB SRA Capstone Seminar was like running a marathon, but instead of miles, it was presentations. And there were 39 of...
Arjun Patel
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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My Online AP Calculus AB Course
Hey guys! I am so sorry for being late to this blog post as well! I have been swamped with my work from the UCSB SRA program and...
Arjun Patel
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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UCSB SRA & A Lumiere Update
Hello everyone! Sorry for not posting in a while. I have been busy at the UCSB SRA program researching antibiotic resistance and will...
Arjun Patel
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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Collapse – Part 2
Hey guys! I highly recommend Collapse to anyone interested in the evolution of humans and anyone who has enjoyed Guns, Germs, and Steel...
Arjun Patel
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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The Tap Initiative April Trip #2
Hey everyone! As promised, I will be talking about my time at the Native American Center, which is the Tap Initiative’s cultural center,...
Arjun Patel
May 23, 20241 min read
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The Tap Initiative April Trip #1
Hi guys! Last month, I attended my third Tap Initiative Trip at the same local temple that I went to before. However, this trip was the...
Arjun Patel
May 6, 20241 min read
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Collapse – Part 1
Hey guys! I have started reading my new book, Collapse, and I am pleased to say that it has been amazing so far! As usual, I will have...
Arjun Patel
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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Science Alliance Update
Hey guys! As I have discussed, I am a part of Science Alliance, an after-school program in all my district's high schools created to pair...
Arjun Patel
Mar 31, 20241 min read
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AnthroMinds’ Initiatives
Hey everyone! It's been a while since I last talked about my non-profit organization, AnthroMinds, so I thought I'd update you on what...
Arjun Patel
Mar 16, 20241 min read
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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies – Part 4
I found Part 4 of Guns, Germs, and Steel incredibly engaging and enjoyable to read. As I mentioned last time, I've started reading...
Arjun Patel
Mar 2, 20242 min read
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A Lumiere Update
Today, I will talk more about the Lumiere Premium Research & Publication Program, which is 103 total pages at this point, around 55 of...
Arjun Patel
Feb 18, 20241 min read
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The Tap Initiative January Trip
Hi guys! Last month, I attended my first Tap Initiative Trip that the Directors Team organized at a local temple needing our services. We...
Arjun Patel
Feb 3, 20242 min read
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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies – Part 3
Hey guys! Part 3 of Guns, Germs, and Steel was the most prolonged section, and I am also happy to announce that I have finished the book...
Arjun Patel
Jan 20, 20242 min read
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NVLP October Member of the Month!
I bet you remember when I got the NVLP November Member of the Month Award last year, but this award is limited to one per year. This...
Arjun Patel
Jan 7, 20241 min read
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An Update on AnthroMinds!
Recently, we had a guest speaker and a club collaboration. For the club collaboration, we partnered with the Drawing Club to create works...
Arjun Patel
Dec 27, 20231 min read
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