Kirin Sinha

Kirin Sinha, originally from Denver, is graduating this spring with a bachelor’s degree in theoretical math and electrical engineering and computer science, with a minor in music from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has worked with professor of mathematics Scott Sheffield on decision theory and is currently working with professor of applied mathematics John Bush on hydrodynamic quantum analogs, or the wave behavior of water droplets.

The Marshall Scholarship will allow Sinha to pursue two master’s degrees, in mathematics and in advanced computer science, at Cambridge University. Sinha will also introduce her nonprofit SHINE — a program that integrates dance and math tutoring to help girls gain confidence in math — to the U.K. While at MIT, Sinha dances professionally with the Triveni School of Dance in Brookline.

“It’s been my delight to have had Kirin Sinha as my undergraduate advisee in mathematics for the last three years,” says Victor Guillemin, a professor of mathematics.  “Not only has she maintained an impeccable record in her math and other courses, but she also has wide-ranging non-course-related interests as well.”


Vinay Nayak

Vinay Nayak, Oak Brook, is a senior at Yale where he majors in political science. His academic work has focused on how the internet can be used to enhance citizen engagement in elections, government and policy making. He has also applied these interests to political campaigns, including the Obama 2012 re-election campaign where he managed many national digital programs and social media accounts. Vinay also interned for the White House Office on Digital Strategy and managed the social media presence for Sandy Hook Elementary School parents whose children lost their lives. He has won many Yale prizes, and in forensics and debate was chosen as National Oratory Champion. Vinay plans to do the master of public policy at Oxford.







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