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Omair Imran

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In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was pretty surprised when I found this out because you’d assume that a fast-growing field, like coding, would have many young learners. To address this, I decided to make programming tutorials on YouTube and write eBooks for young learners—and researched AI as a learning tool. By doing this, I’ve reached thousands of passionate learners, giving them a head start in their coding journey. Over time, I’ve learned that education is not available to everyone worldwide. That’s why in college, and beyond, I want to collaborate in and research computer engineering and AI to help break barriers in education and make it available to all.

Education

Park View High School

High School
2021 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Engineering

    • Dream career goals:

    • Lead

      LCPL
      2018 – 20202 years

    Sports

    Baseball

    Varsity
    2022 – Present3 years

    Research

    • Computer Programming

      Private — Lead
      2023 – 2024

    Arts

    • YouTube

      Design
      2021 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      LCPS — Lead
      2017 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO) Donor Scholarship
    In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was surprised by this since programming is the fastest-growing field in the country, and you'd expect it to have many young learners. To address this, I decided to start writing eBooks and make YouTube tutorials for beginners learning how to code—and researched how AI can be used as a learning tool. While the eBooks and tutorials were alright, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had discovered in my research—AI is NOT a good learning tool for coding. I was dumbfounded when I found this out. If ChatGPT can create paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, it must be able to help teach programming. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible because education is the foundation of the innovations happening in our world—but it’s not available in many parts of the world. I want to take full advantage of the opportunities this scholarship will provide to research and develop AI that can help people learn. I plan to research deeply into the intricacies behind AI and learn how it can be used to enhance modern education and provide it to those who can’t access it. While my research shows that AI falls short as a teacher, I want to contribute to the development of AI that doesn’t just give answers but acts as a companion—engaging with students and mimicking human teaching. Education is fundamental in our society. Without it, we’re unable to unlock our full potential, leaving us astray in our fast-growing world. As mentioned, education is not available in some parts of the world as it is in the US. This is why this issue is crucial. Education should not be a luxury only available to those who can access it but a right that should be available worldwide. While the exponential growth of technology can greatly advance our world, it also poses the risk of widening the gap between those who have access to education and those who don’t. This is where I see the potential of AI—AI that’s able to provide education not just to those who can access it, but to those who can’t. My journey will be driven not only by this scholarship, but by the belief that education is necessary for meaningful progress. I hope to help research & develop AI as a learning companion, breaking barriers in education to form a more equitable society. Doing this allows everyone to reach their full potential and paves the way for meaningful change worldwide. To me, this isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a mission to provide education worldwide to shape a more equitable and innovative society.
    Sunshine Legall Scholarship
    In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was surprised by this since programming is the fastest-growing field in the country, and you'd expect it to have many young learners. To address this, I decided to start writing eBooks and make YouTube tutorials for beginners learning how to code—and researched how AI can be used as a learning tool. While the eBooks and tutorials were alright, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had discovered in my research—AI is NOT a good learning tool for coding. I was dumbfounded when I found this out. If ChatGPT can create paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, it must be able to help teach programming. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible because education is the foundation of the innovations happening in our world—but it’s not available in many parts of the world. I want to take full advantage of the opportunities this scholarship will provide to research and develop AI that can help people learn. I plan to research deeply into the intricacies behind AI and learn how it can be used to enhance modern education and provide it to those who can’t access it. While my research shows that AI falls short as a teacher, I want to contribute to the development of AI that doesn’t just give answers but acts as a companion—engaging with students and mimicking human teaching. Education is fundamental in our society. Without it, we’re unable to unlock our full potential, leaving us astray in our fast-growing world. As mentioned, education is not available in some parts of the world as it is in the US. This is why this issue is crucial. Education should not be a luxury only available to those who can access it but a right that should be available worldwide. While the exponential growth of technology can greatly advance our world, it also poses the risk of widening the gap between those who have access to education and those who don’t. This is where I see the potential of AI—AI that’s able to provide education not just to those who can access it, but to those who can’t. My journey will be driven not only by this scholarship, but by the belief that education is necessary for meaningful progress. I hope to help research & develop AI as a learning companion, breaking barriers in education to form a more equitable society. Doing this allows everyone to reach their full potential and paves the way for meaningful change worldwide. To me, this isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a mission to provide education worldwide to shape a more equitable and innovative society.
    Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship
    In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was surprised by this since programming is the fastest-growing field in the country, and you'd expect it to have many young learners. To address this, I decided to start writing eBooks and make YouTube tutorials for beginners learning how to code—and researched how AI can be used as a learning tool. While the eBooks and tutorials were alright, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had discovered in my research—AI is NOT a good learning tool for coding. I was dumbfounded when I found this out. If ChatGPT can create paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, it must be able to help teach programming. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible because education is the foundation of the innovations happening in our world—but it’s not available in many parts of the world. I want to take full advantage of the opportunities this scholarship will provide to research and develop AI that can help people learn. I plan to research deeply into the intricacies behind AI and learn how it can be used to enhance modern education and provide it to those who can’t access it. While my research shows that AI falls short as a teacher, I want to contribute to the development of AI that doesn’t just give answers but acts as a companion—engaging with students and mimicking human teaching. Education is fundamental in our society. Without it, we’re unable to unlock our full potential, leaving us astray in our fast-growing world. As mentioned, education is not available in some parts of the world as it is in the US. This is why this issue is crucial. Education should not be a luxury only available to those who can access it but a right that should be available worldwide. While the exponential growth of technology can greatly advance our world, it also poses the risk of widening the gap between those who have access to education and those who don’t. This is where I see the potential of AI—AI that’s able to provide education not just to those who can access it, but to those who can’t. My journey will be driven not only by this scholarship, but by the belief that education is necessary for meaningful progress. I hope to help research & develop AI as a learning companion, breaking barriers in education to form a more equitable society. Doing this allows everyone to reach their full potential and paves the way for meaningful change worldwide. To me, this isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a mission to provide education worldwide to shape a more equitable and innovative society.
    Anthony Bruder Memorial Scholarship
    In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was surprised by this since programming is the fastest-growing field in the country, and you'd expect it to have many young learners. To address this, I decided to start writing eBooks and make YouTube tutorials for beginners learning how to code—and researched how AI can be used as a learning tool. While the eBooks and tutorials were alright, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had discovered in my research—AI is NOT a good learning tool for coding. I was dumbfounded when I found this out. If ChatGPT can create paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, it must be able to help teach programming. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible because education is the foundation of the innovations happening in our world—but it’s not available in many parts of the world. I want to take full advantage of the opportunities this scholarship will provide to research and develop AI that can help people learn. I plan to research deeply into the intricacies behind AI and learn how it can be used to enhance modern education and provide it to those who can’t access it. While my research shows that AI falls short as a teacher, I want to contribute to the development of AI that doesn’t just give answers but acts as a companion—engaging with students and mimicking human teaching. Education is fundamental in our society. Without it, we’re unable to unlock our full potential, leaving us astray in our fast-growing world. As mentioned, education is not available in some parts of the world as it is in the US. This is why this issue is crucial. Education should not be a luxury only available to those who can access it but a right that should be available worldwide. While the exponential growth of technology can greatly advance our world, it also poses the risk of widening the gap between those who have access to education and those who don’t. This is where I see the potential of AI—AI that’s able to provide education not just to those who can access it, but to those who can’t. My journey will be driven not only by this scholarship, but by the belief that education is necessary for meaningful progress. I hope to help research & develop AI as a learning companion, breaking barriers in education to form a more equitable society. Doing this allows everyone to reach their full potential and paves the way for meaningful change worldwide. To me, this isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a mission to provide education worldwide to shape a more equitable and innovative society.
    Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
    In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was surprised by this since programming is the fastest-growing field in the country, and you'd expect it to have many young learners. To address this, I decided to start writing eBooks and make YouTube tutorials for beginners learning how to code—and researched how AI can be used as a learning tool. While the eBooks and tutorials were alright, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had discovered in my research—AI is NOT a good learning tool for coding. I was dumbfounded when I found this out. If ChatGPT can create paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, it must be able to help teach programming. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible because education is the foundation of the innovations happening in our world—but it’s not available in many parts of the world. I want to take full advantage of the opportunities this scholarship will provide to research and develop AI that can help people learn. I plan to research deeply into the intricacies behind AI and learn how it can be used to enhance modern education and provide it to those who can’t access it. While my research shows that AI falls short as a teacher, I want to contribute to the development of AI that doesn’t just give answers but acts as a companion—engaging with students and mimicking human teaching. Education is fundamental in our society. Without it, we’re unable to unlock our full potential, leaving us astray in our fast-growing world. As mentioned, education is not available in some parts of the world as it is in the US. This is why this issue is crucial. Education should not be a luxury only available to those who can access it but a right that should be available worldwide. While the exponential growth of technology can greatly advance our world, it also poses the risk of widening the gap between those who have access to education and those who don’t. This is where I see the potential of AI—AI that’s able to provide education not just to those who can access it, but to those who can’t. My journey will be driven not only by this scholarship, but by the belief that education is necessary for meaningful progress. I hope to help research & develop AI as a learning companion, breaking barriers in education to form a more equitable society. Doing this allows everyone to reach their full potential and paves the way for meaningful change worldwide. To me, this isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a mission to provide education worldwide to shape a more equitable and innovative society.
    David Foster Memorial Scholarship
    In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was surprised by this since programming is the fastest-growing field in the country, and you'd expect it to have many young learners. To address this, I decided to start writing eBooks and make YouTube tutorials for beginners learning how to code—and researched how AI can be used as a learning tool. While the eBooks and tutorials were alright, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had discovered in my research—AI is NOT a good learning tool for coding. I was dumbfounded when I found this out. If ChatGPT can create paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, it must be able to help teach programming. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible because education is the foundation of the innovations happening in our world—but it’s not available in many parts of the world. I want to take full advantage of the opportunities this scholarship will provide to research and develop AI that can help people learn. I plan to research deeply into the intricacies behind AI and learn how it can be used to enhance modern education and provide it to those who can’t access it. While my research shows that AI falls short as a teacher, I want to contribute to the development of AI that doesn’t just give answers but acts as a companion—engaging with students and mimicking human teaching. Education is fundamental in our society. Without it, we’re unable to unlock our full potential, leaving us astray in our fast-growing world. As mentioned, education is not available in some parts of the world as it is in the US. This is why this issue is crucial. Education should not be a luxury only available to those who can access it but a right that should be available worldwide. While the exponential growth of technology can greatly advance our world, it also poses the risk of widening the gap between those who have access to education and those who don’t. This is where I see the potential of AI—AI that’s able to provide education not just to those who can access it, but to those who can’t. My journey will be driven not only by this scholarship, but by the belief that education is necessary for meaningful progress. I hope to help research & develop AI as a learning companion, breaking barriers in education to form a more equitable society. Doing this allows everyone to reach their full potential and paves the way for meaningful change worldwide. To me, this isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a mission to provide education worldwide to shape a more equitable and innovative society.
    Strength in Adversity Scholarship
    In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was surprised by this since programming is the fastest-growing field in the country, and you'd expect it to have many young learners. To address this, I decided to start writing eBooks and make YouTube tutorials for beginners learning how to code—and researched how AI can be used as a learning tool. While the eBooks and tutorials were alright, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had discovered in my research—AI is NOT a good learning tool for coding. I was dumbfounded when I found this out. If ChatGPT can create paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, it must be able to help teach programming. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible because education is the foundation of the innovations happening in our world—but it’s not available in many parts of the world. I want to take full advantage of the opportunities this scholarship will provide to research and develop AI that can help people learn. I plan to research deeply into the intricacies behind AI and learn how it can be used to enhance modern education and provide it to those who can’t access it. While my research shows that AI falls short as a teacher, I want to contribute to the development of AI that doesn’t just give answers but acts as a companion—engaging with students and mimicking human teaching. Education is fundamental in our society. Without it, we’re unable to unlock our full potential, leaving us astray in our fast-growing world. As mentioned, education is not available in some parts of the world as it is in the US. This is why this issue is crucial. Education should not be a luxury only available to those who can access it but a right that should be available worldwide. While the exponential growth of technology can greatly advance our world, it also poses the risk of widening the gap between those who have access to education and those who don’t. This is where I see the potential of AI—AI that’s able to provide education not just to those who can access it, but to those who can’t. My journey will be driven not only by this scholarship, but by the belief that education is necessary for meaningful progress. I hope to help research & develop AI as a learning companion, breaking barriers in education to form a more equitable society. Doing this allows everyone to reach their full potential and paves the way for meaningful change worldwide. To me, this isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a mission to provide education worldwide to shape a more equitable and innovative society.
    Eleven Scholarship
    In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was surprised by this since programming is the fastest-growing field in the country, and you'd expect it to have many young learners. To address this, I decided to start writing eBooks and make YouTube tutorials for beginners learning how to code—and researched how AI can be used as a learning tool. While the eBooks and tutorials were alright, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had discovered in my research—AI is NOT a good learning tool for coding. I was dumbfounded when I found this out. If ChatGPT can create paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, it must be able to help teach programming. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible because education is the foundation of the innovations happening in our world—but it’s not available in many parts of the world. I want to take full advantage of the opportunities this scholarship will provide to research and develop AI that can help people learn. I plan to research deeply into the intricacies behind AI and learn how it can be used to enhance modern education and provide it to those who can’t access it. While my research shows that AI falls short as a teacher, I want to contribute to the development of AI that doesn’t just give answers but acts as a companion—engaging with students and mimicking human teaching. Education is fundamental in our society. Without it, we’re unable to unlock our full potential, leaving us astray in our fast-growing world. As mentioned, education is not available in some parts of the world as it is in the US. This is why this issue is crucial. Education should not be a luxury only available to those who can access it but a right that should be available worldwide. While the exponential growth of technology can greatly advance our world, it also poses the risk of widening the gap between those who have access to education and those who don’t. This is where I see the potential of AI—AI that’s able to provide education not just to those who can access it, but to those who can’t. My journey will be driven not only by this scholarship, but by the belief that education is necessary for meaningful progress. I hope to help research & develop AI as a learning companion, breaking barriers in education to form a more equitable society. Doing this allows everyone to reach their full potential and paves the way for meaningful change worldwide. To me, this isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a mission to provide education worldwide to shape a more equitable and innovative society.
    Donald Mehall Memorial Scholarship
    In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was surprised by this since programming is the fastest-growing field in the country, and you'd expect it to have many young learners. To address this, I decided to start writing eBooks and make YouTube tutorials for beginners learning how to code—and researched how AI can be used as a learning tool. While the eBooks and tutorials were alright, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had discovered in my research—AI is NOT a good learning tool for coding. I was dumbfounded when I found this out. If ChatGPT can create paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, it must be able to help teach programming. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible because education is the foundation of the innovations happening in our world—but it’s not available in many parts of the world. I want to take full advantage of the opportunities this scholarship will provide to research and develop AI that can help people learn. I plan to research deeply into the intricacies behind AI and learn how it can be used to enhance modern education and provide it to those who can’t access it. While my research shows that AI falls short as a teacher, I want to contribute to the development of AI that doesn’t just give answers but acts as a companion—engaging with students and mimicking human teaching. Education is fundamental in our society. Without it, we’re unable to unlock our full potential, leaving us astray in our fast-growing world. As mentioned, education is not available in some parts of the world as it is in the US. This is why this issue is crucial. Education should not be a luxury only available to those who can access it but a right that should be available worldwide. While the exponential growth of technology can greatly advance our world, it also poses the risk of widening the gap between those who have access to education and those who don’t. This is where I see the potential of AI—AI that’s able to provide education not just to those who can access it, but to those who can’t. My journey will be driven not only by this scholarship, but by the belief that education is necessary for meaningful progress. I hope to help research & develop AI as a learning companion, breaking barriers in education to form a more equitable society. Doing this allows everyone to reach their full potential and paves the way for meaningful change worldwide. To me, this isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a mission to provide education worldwide to shape a more equitable and innovative society.
    Gregory Chase Carter Memorial Scholarship
    In 2021, only 20% of teens knew how to code. I was surprised by this since programming is the fastest-growing field in the country, and you'd expect it to have many young learners. To address this, I decided to start writing eBooks and make YouTube tutorials for beginners learning how to code—and researched how AI can be used as a learning tool. While the eBooks and tutorials were alright, I couldn’t stop thinking about what I had discovered in my research—AI is NOT a good learning tool for coding. I was dumbfounded when I found this out. If ChatGPT can create paintings in the style of Vincent Van Gogh, it must be able to help teach programming. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible because education is the foundation of the innovations happening in our world—but it’s not available in many parts of the world. I want to take full advantage of the opportunities this scholarship will provide to research and develop AI that can help people learn. I plan to research deeply into the intricacies behind AI and learn how it can be used to enhance modern education and provide it to those who can’t access it. While my research shows that AI falls short as a teacher, I want to contribute to the development of AI that doesn’t just give answers but acts as a companion—engaging with students and mimicking human teaching. Education is fundamental in our society. Without it, we’re unable to unlock our full potential, leaving us astray in our fast-growing world. As mentioned, education is not available in some parts of the world as it is in the US. This is why this issue is crucial. Education should not be a luxury only available to those who can access it but a right that should be available worldwide. While the exponential growth of technology can greatly advance our world, it also poses the risk of widening the gap between those who have access to education and those who don’t. This is where I see the potential of AI—AI that’s able to provide education not just to those who can access it, but to those who can’t. My journey will be driven not only by this scholarship, but by the belief that education is necessary for meaningful progress. I hope to help research & develop AI as a learning companion, breaking barriers in education to form a more equitable society. Doing this allows everyone to reach their full potential and paves the way for meaningful change worldwide. To me, this isn’t just a personal goal; it’s a mission to provide education worldwide to shape a more equitable and innovative society.
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