I'm
Armaan Dev
Pianist, Sportsman, STEM Researcher, Quizbowler, Policy Maker, Theater Actor & Technician
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Hi! I'm Armaan Dev! I am a senior at Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills Michigan. I am an avid learner and love to connect with people!
I'm a curious risk taker who is always up for the challenge. I have always been inclined to push the boundaries and try my hand at a variety of different endeavors. From singing in the school musical to delivering speeches on “Roses” for Forensics, I seek opportunities that help me escape the ordinary and challenge my own limits.
I’ve been working on my portfolio since Sophomore Year, but now it’s time to show the world what I’ve got. This website serves as a gateway to see what I’ve accomplished so far and get a better sense of who I am!
My Academic Profile
What I do
I love music and play the piano and violin. I have been playing piano since the age of 5. I auditioned for American Protege’s International Spring Talent Competition and won third place and hence got the chance to perform at the winners recital at Carnegie Hall during summer of Grade 11. I also received “Superior” rating 11 consecutive years at the National Federation of Music Clubs Festivals. Performed at the Michigan Music Association(MMA) State level Competition since the age of 5 and won numerous awards including 4 time overall state piano open champ in jazz and championship categories. Above all I particularly enjoy playing piano at the autism center to entertain the kids and at social family gatherings.
Member of NAQT 2018-present. Captain (Grades 11 & 12) of the school National Quiz Bowl Team and member of the QB Upper school club (Grades 10, 11 & 12). Organized practices every week and led the team in the NAQT national tournament in 2023 held at Atlanta. Setup and ran local middle school competitions held at school and also coached the middle schoolers and younger upper school students during club.
Member of the school Science Fair club (Grades 10, 11 & 12). As a student researcher, I worked with FORD engineers to develop an advanced restraint system in Crash protection in Grade 11 and won 2nd Place award Science & Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit (SEFMD). Recipient of the NASA “Earth System Science Environmental Award” at SEFMD in 10th grade.
Student Elected “Secretary” of the Honor Council. Elected Member of the DCDS Honor Council (Grades 10, 11 & 12). Ran Case hearings. Led group discussions about academic integrity violations. Documented case details and made recommendations to the school principal. I also helped in the creation of the school’s ChatGPt AI Acceptable use policy in 11th grade.
I volunteered in the ER Department and Nursing Unit of Trinity Health’s St Joseph and Mercy Hospital (Grade 11 summer). Shadowed ER doctors and nurses. Comforted patients with periodic check in. Provided blankets and food. Transported patients to lab within the building. I also volunteer at the Play Place Autism and Special Needs Center (Grades 10, 11 & 12). I played disney and jazz piano pieces for the kids. Read and acted out scenes from books. Cleaned plates and sanitized area.
Conducted Science research at MiCore Computational Biology Research camp at University of Michigan (2022). Performed an analysis of genome sequences of patients with Parkinsons using microarrays. Found specific genetic markers to regulate using AI to prevent
Member of school Health and Occupations Society of America (HOSA) (2021-22). Won first place in the National HOSA Competition “Medical Innovation” that made me interested in sciences and pursue HOSA. State Finalist in “Pathophysiology” (Grades 9 & 10).
Varsity Doubles Tennis Player Detroit Country Day JV/Varsity team. Was in JV team (Grades 10 & 11) and in Varsity in 12th Grade. 2023 MHSAA State Finalist (runners up). 2023 regional Champions. Apart from playing I also helped run team practices and helped tennis moms to organize events (banquets etc.). Played Freshman Basketball in 9th grade.
As a member of the school theater club I auditioned and got an opportunity to act in lead roles (banker, firefighter, golfer/husband in the Fall Musical “Working” in 9th Grade. I also was a tech crew captain and designed, painted and constructed the sets for the “Adam’s Family” musical in 11 grade.
Member of the School Forensics Club in 10th Grade. State MIFA Semifinalist in “Informational Speaking” Event. I spoke about “Roses” for 7 minutes.
News Staff Writer in the School Newspaper “Daytimes” in Grade 10.
This is a peer-tutor club. During Grade 9, I tutored elementary and middle school students.
