About Me

My name is Ayush Vispute and I am a rising senior at Rampart High School in Colorado Springs.

Qualifications

Science Fair:

  • Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025 Finalist: Awarded 4th Place world ranking in the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics category, emerging as a top performer. Competed among 78 world-class projects and 98 international participants in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Won 25 special awards and 9 grand awards from 2020-2024 (1st place in regional category (2020-23), 2nd in regional category in Senior Division (2024), Top 3 in category at the state level (2020-22) and 2nd in State for Micro/Molecular Biology in Senior Division (2024))
  • High school researcher/intern for the Dr. Oluwatosin Oluwadare Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Labs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (https://uccs-bioinformatics.com/).

Chess:

  • State Champion in 2021 for scholastic division and Top 10 finisher in Scholastic State from 2018-2023
  • Multiple top 3 finishes at statewide tournaments
  • Academy District 20 Chess Champion for 11 years (2014-2024)

Rubik’s Cube:

  • 8 second Personal Best and 16 second average on 3×3
  • Taught over 50+ students how to solve (youngest being 4!)
  • Experience solving other cubes: 2×2, 4×4, 5×5, Pyraminx, Megaminx

Public Speaking:

  • Featured Keynote Speaker – Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado (SPCC): Selected by the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado to provide the keynote address for an assembly of 200+ state delegates (representatives, stakeholders, community leaders, and mental health advocates), focusing on advocacy and community impact.
  • FBLA Impromptu Speaking: 3rd place finish at District Competition out of 40 competitors, 2nd place at State competition out of 100 competitors, National Leadership Conference Qualifier.
  • Speech and Debate: US Extemporaneous Speaking Novice Tournament Champion, Varsity Tournament Top 6 Finisher and frequent competitor.
  • Other:
    • Colorado Youth Advisory Council
    • Sophomore and Junior Class President
    • Colorado Springs Police Chief Youth Advisory Committee Member
    • PPLD Teen Advisory Board Committee.