Shrey Agarwal
Shrey Agarwal is a 18 year-old student currently working as a Research Assistant for the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy's McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Shrey is working towards a degree in Materials Science and Nanoengineering from Rice University, along with a minor in business. Shrey is currently a freshman at McMurtry college. Along with research at the McNair center, Shrey is involved with Catalyst, Rice's undergraduate science journal, as well as Rice Electric Vehicle, and the Rice Finance Fund, where he works in the Industrials section. Shrey plans to get a MBA once he completes his undergrad engineering degree.
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| Name | Shrey Agarwal |
| Degree | BSc. |
| Major | Materials Science and Nanoengineering; Business Minor |
| Class of | 2020 |
| Join Date | September 2016 |
| Skills | C, C++, Writing, Editing, Excel, Graphic Design |
| Interests | Rafting, Hiking, Video Games, Sustainable Energy, Basketball, Economics, Public Policy |
| Fun Fact | Traveled to 26 countries |
| mailto:sva2@rice.edu | |
| Status | Active |
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Early Life
Shrey was born in Rourkela, India, where he lived until he was 5 years old. Due to family business, Shrey moved to Tampa, FL and completed his education there, finishing high school with an International Baccalaureate degree. He played tennis and basketball in high school, although he quickly realized he was not D1 material. In Tampa, Shrey also invested a lot of time in robotics and electrical systems. Due to his interest in these fields, Shrey went to Rice Engineering to join in nanoengineering research. Born to owners of a business, Shrey planned to use his research and work towards an entrepreneurial venture or towards innovation in an existing company.
