Student/Parent Testimonials
“I am pleased to share my utmost gratitude for the Innovation Club teacher who has been a beacon of inspiration for my daughter's personal growth in Science. Under Mrs. Nath's guidance, my daughter learned to embrace discipline, paving the way for a successful academic journey in college. Her unique approach to encouraging individuality and creativity has helped my daughter to find her voice and express her ideas freely. Mrs. Nath's commitment to nurturing her students' potential has instilled in my daughter a sense of purpose and confidence that will serve her well in her future endeavors. I am truly grateful to Mrs. Nath for her unwavering dedication to her students' growth and development, and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators."
Millicent Owusu-Antwi Realtor
Mom of: Samantha Owusu-Antwi
“I’ve known Mrs. Nath for 7 years and she continues to amaze me with her incredible work ethic, leadership, and drive to truly make change. While being an expert in the fields of science and education, Mrs. Nath is so kind and empathetic as a person, always there to mentor and encourage the students and colleagues around her. To know her is to love her!”
Anivarya Kumar, Former student.
Presently: Medical student at Duke University.
"Rachna Nath was a superb teacher and mentor to me throughout my time as a student at Arizona College Preparatory. I am thankful to have been her student for my freshman and senior years, though I fondly remember visiting her classroom throughout all four years of high school. The passion she holds for her research was palpable every time she shared the details of her work with our class or in private. Following graduation, she has kept in touch with me and stayed current with my ongoing studies and life. Our continuing relationship is a testament to her genuine and serious interest in not just the academics of each of her students, but also in their success outside of the classroom."
Connor Kutrud
Finance, Business Analysis, and Math, Baylor College
“My name is Nevan and I had Mrs. Nath as a teacher for my freshman year of Honors Biology and later in my senior year in biotechnology. By that point though, it was really odd to think of Mrs. Nath as a teacher as she was unlike any other teacher I have ever had. I mean, she was constantly inspiring and simply igniting passion in every student that entered her door, helping out with various projects and research opportunities. Personally, she single-handley inspired me to get involved in scientific research, helping me get connected with professors at universities, get hands-on experience in labs, and overall lead me to my passion and love for science."
Nevan Hanford- past student
Total: 5k grant money (Arizona Recycling Coalition) Presently: Molecular and Cell Bio and Neurobiology Major University of California- Berkeley
"Developing the Sensehydro LLC with Mrs. Nath taught me a lot of things about business and research. First of all, we had to make an LLC and for that we had to apply for a patents to get grants and a lot of paperwork we figured out how to do. That’s all necessary for the real world. We also went to a business incubation class and that helped us how to advertise our product and how to get it out to the market. As for Research, we learnt about even if you are making a product , you have to test it and make exactly sure that it does exactly how you advertise and make sure that it benefits the user. We had to measure the temperature properly and other factors to make sure that we were safe and not vulnerable to heat stroke."
Abraham Troop, Past student
Total: $65K grant money ( HUE, INTEL, ) Climate Change Champion Award Computer Science Major, Barrett Honors College, ASU Sensehydro LLC, Patent Pending
"Rachna is a very passionate teacher. Aksh was motivated and encouraged to work on his VOC ( Volatile Organic compound) project under the guidance of Rachna Math. Rachna’s passion goes beyond classroom education. She motivates the students to be innovators in the field of science, not just scientists."
Vidya Balasubramanium
Mother of Aksh Iyer (Former student)
"I wanted to let you know how grateful I am to Mrs. Nath because in the senior year of high School, I expressed the desire to be part of something bigger and I wasn't exactly sure where to find the resources for that. She reached out to me and connected me with professors in a variety of fields, officials, city council members or anyone that can give me perspective on community service and to give back . She helped me through the creative design process and with her I learnt about picking a sustainable team, collaborating, critiquing and a variety of things of that part of the creative design process. I am so grateful to have this experience and exposure so early in my career and it greatly helped me in my college and in my workplace. So thank you so much Mrs. Nath."
Kashish Atmanathan, Past student ( Lemelson-MIT Excite Award )
Presently: Electrical Engineering major and Real Estate Minor, ASU
"Back in High School, Mrs. Nath was both my teacher and one of my biggest mentors. When I was in high school, myself and a group of students went to Mrs. Nath for an issue that we were really passionate about which was wasteful pollution of styrofoam in our environment and our oceans and she was always there to help. Whether it be a task of provisioning us with grant applications to fund our projects or connecting us with appropriate professors or researchers at the university level or even giving us feedback on every single portion of our lab report, Mrs Nath was always there to help us.To any student who was very passionate about any issue or topic, they can always go to Mrs Nath , and she would always help with Problem/Project based learning and research."
Blake Enwiller, Past student ( Arizona Recycling Grant)
Presently : Mathematics and Economics Student at Vanderbilt University
“Mrs. Nath is an amazing teacher who takes the time to get to know each person she meets. She is passionate about her research and the work she does with her students. I am glad that I know Mrs. Nath and I am excited to continue to see all the wonderful things she will continue to do!”
Merlin D’souza
Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University
"My experience with the DRIPBL curriculum during my honors science research class was nothing short of incredible. As a graduate from Arizona College Prep and with the opportunity to attend the University of Toledo's BS/MD program, I was eager to embrace the challenges this course offered.
Throughout the DRIPBL curriculum, my eyes were opened to a whole new world of learning and research. I was amazed at how much I grew and learned during the class, especially in generating quality research ideas. The ability to present these ideas effectively was empowering, as I honed my communication skills and learned how to engage others in meaningful discussions.
One of the most valuable aspects of the course was learning how to write grants and create project proposals. This skill set is essential for any aspiring researcher, and I am grateful to have acquired it during the class. Successfully winning funding for my projects gave me confidence in my abilities and strengthened my determination to make a difference in the medical research field.
Above all, the DRIPBL curriculum ignited a deep passion for STEM within me. It motivated me to continue pursuing a career as a physician-researcher, where I can contribute to advancements in healthcare and make a positive impact on people's lives.
The soft skills I developed during the course will undoubtedly be invaluable in my future career. I learned the importance of collaboration, critical thinking, and adaptability, traits that will serve me well as I navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
In conclusion, my experience with the DRIPBL curriculum was an enriching and transformative journey. I am immensely grateful for the knowledge and skills I gained, and I am excited to apply them in my future endeavors as a physician-researcher. The DRIPBL curriculum has set me on a path of continuous growth and excellence, and I can't wait to see where this journey takes me."
Throughout the DRIPBL curriculum, my eyes were opened to a whole new world of learning and research. I was amazed at how much I grew and learned during the class, especially in generating quality research ideas. The ability to present these ideas effectively was empowering, as I honed my communication skills and learned how to engage others in meaningful discussions.
One of the most valuable aspects of the course was learning how to write grants and create project proposals. This skill set is essential for any aspiring researcher, and I am grateful to have acquired it during the class. Successfully winning funding for my projects gave me confidence in my abilities and strengthened my determination to make a difference in the medical research field.
Above all, the DRIPBL curriculum ignited a deep passion for STEM within me. It motivated me to continue pursuing a career as a physician-researcher, where I can contribute to advancements in healthcare and make a positive impact on people's lives.
The soft skills I developed during the course will undoubtedly be invaluable in my future career. I learned the importance of collaboration, critical thinking, and adaptability, traits that will serve me well as I navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
In conclusion, my experience with the DRIPBL curriculum was an enriching and transformative journey. I am immensely grateful for the knowledge and skills I gained, and I am excited to apply them in my future endeavors as a physician-researcher. The DRIPBL curriculum has set me on a path of continuous growth and excellence, and I can't wait to see where this journey takes me."
Niharika Abbaraju
Past student of DRIPBL, BSMD program University of Toledo.
Total scholarship money in 3 years: $13.5 million
Total scholarship money in 3 years: $13.5 million