Honor Society® member
Aram Martirosyan
- mechanical engineering
- Class of 2026
- Glendale, CA
Member since June 2025
About
I am a motivated high school student with a GPA of 3.95 (unweighted) and 4.32 (weighted). I have also taken dual-enrollment college courses. My academic strengths include robotics, mathematics, programming, and engineering. I am passionate about using STEM to explore real-world applications through robotics, data analysis, and scientific discovery.
Education
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Dual Enrollment College
mechanical engineering
2023 – Present
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Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
electrical engineering
2022 – 2026
Honors and awards
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MIT Entrepreneurship Club Competition 2025 – Merit Award, United States Issued by MIT Entrepreneurship Club, hosted by AlgoEd
Recognized for outstanding performance in the national entrepreneurship competition, showcasing innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
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MIT/NASA Zero Robotics Spring Program 2021 – Certificate of Achievement
Successfully completed the Zero Robotics ISS Programming Challenge Spring Program, Developed skills in coding, robotics, and problem-solving through simulation of satellite operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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AESA STEM Recognition Award
Honored by the Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America for active involvement and achievement in STEM.
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1st at regional competition, received medal at Regional Chess Tournament
Earned top placement in a competitive regional chess event, demonstrating strategic thinking and focus
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Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation – Admitted Student
Selected for a competitive pre-college engineering program focused on hands-on design and real-world problem solving.
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University of Southern California (USC) MESA MASTERMIND Program – Viterbi School of Engineering - Admitted Student
Interdisciplinary STEM learning in engineering design and data science, focuseing on innovation, research, and real-world application
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Dean’s Honor Roll – Glendale Community College
Awarded for academic excellence in dual-enrollment and jump-start courses with a GPA 4.0
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Robotics 696 Team Member at Clark Magnet High School
Participated in annual school robotics competitions, contributing to design, programming, and team strategy.
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national society of high school scholars
NSHSS honors students for their academic achievements.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intended career path is to become a mechanical engineer specializing in robotics and AI integration. I hope to work at institutions like NASA or private space and technology companies to develop intelligent systems that advance space exploration, disaster response, and accessibility technology.
- Graduate school interests
I plan to pursue a graduate degree in mechanical engineering, focusing on research in autonomous systems, aerospace technologies, and the integration of machine learning in engineering applications. My top graduate school choices include MIT, Caltech, and Stanford, where I hope to contribute to groundbreaking research in space systems and intelligent machines.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy building and programming robots, participating in chess tournaments, and solving complex math and engineering problems. I’m passionate about exploring real-world applications of artificial intelligence and robotics. I like tutoring children in chess, working on hands-on design projects, and learning new coding languages. I also prioritize physical activities. I go to the gym 3–4 times a week. I also enjoy swimming and playing soccer with my friends to stay active and balanced.
Volunteering
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Volunteer Chess Instructor
Academy 4 Kids Daycare After-School Program
Oct 2024 – Jun 2026
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Community Volunteer
Hollywood Food Coalition
Sep 2024 – Jun 2026
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Armenian Advanced
- Russian Fluent
Additional information
Organizations
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Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America (AESA) (opens in a new tab)
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Armath Engineering Lab – Glendale (opens in a new tab)
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Organization Name: Zero Robotics Program (MIT/NASA) (opens in a new tab)
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Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation (Explore Engineering Innovation - EEI) (opens in a new tab)
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USC MESA MASTERMIND Program – Viterbi School of Engineering (opens in a new tab)
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American Chess Academy (opens in a new tab)
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Kaissa Chess School – Private Chess Training (opens in a new tab)
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Hollywood Food Coalition (opens in a new tab)
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NASA Open Science 101 research (opens in a new tab)
