Author, Blogger, Debater and founder of 'Youth for Sustainable Future'
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Author, Blogger, Debater and the founder of "Youth for Sustainable Future"
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DIVIDED: 8 Partitions That Changed the World
There are six continents with hundreds of borders that divide them physically and culturally. But how did these borders happen? How did they divide the land and its people, and what happened as a result? Divided explores eight instances where a partition shaped not just a region. but the world as a whole.
Student Leader
Bank of America Student Leaders® 2024
Agastya is proud to be a Bank of America Student Leader 2024. He got first-hand experience in serving communities through a paid eight-week internship with a nonprofit EAC Network, whose mission is to Empower, Assist, and Care for individuals in crisis in local communities.
Founder
Youth for Sustainable Future
Youth For Sustainable Future, an organization dedicated to instill awareness of the U.N. Sustainability Goals among youth with a focus on Clean Water, Health, Food Safety, and Education.
Our Sustainability Related Projects
Champion and Gold Medalist
International History Olympiad 2022, 2023 and 2025
Winner of a gold medal in Junior Varsity Historiography and silver medal in South Asian History in International History Olympiad 2023 in Rome, Italy.
Winner of 2022 edition of International History Bowl and other 5 medals in International History Bowl Championship Trophy and Gold Medal, Princeton, NJ
Internships and Volunteerships
Investment Intern 2023
Volunteer Teacher 2022-2024
Investment Intern 2023
Conducted detailed research on investment opportunities, including business models, industry trends, and competitive landscapes. Studied information memoranda, analyzed and organized information, and prepared a briefing memo for the investment committee. Worked on a live deal to invest in a Medical Technology start-up and studied eligible government incentives
Research Intern 2021-2023
Volunteer Teacher 2022-2024
Investment Intern 2023
Assisted with developing a plan for the international launch of NuStrips Inc, a health-tech company that is focused on revolutionizing nutrition technology.
Specific areas of research project conducted include; Use of fully sustainable non-plastic packaging and comprehensive analysis of demographics and countries most suitable for the company
Volunteer Teacher 2022-2024
Volunteer Teacher 2022-2024
Volunteer Teacher 2022-2024
Teach high-level math to elementary and middle-school students, especially kids with special education needs at Eye Level Learning Center in Hicksville, NY. Mentor middle school students on competitive math testing techniques, such as Math Olympiad, AMC, and Regents
Team Member 2022-2024
Volunteer Teacher 2022-2024
Volunteer Teacher 2022-2024
Organized a charity 5K Run and raised over $15,000 for cancer research. Awarded Certificate of Recognition from Nassau County Executive Mr. Bruce Blakeman's Office and Certificate of Accomplishment from the Nargis Dutt Foundation
News Links
Blogger
Examining Current Topics That Impact Mother Nature
Having well-rounded interests, Agastya provides thought leadership with his current affair blogs related to long term sustainability of our planet. Agastya is well traveled at his young age that helps him form a global perspective.
U.S. Youth Stakeholder
United Nations ECOSOC Forum
Contributed to the 2022 & 2024 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The Forum is held at UN HQ in New York
Theme for Jan 2024 “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions"
Creative Projects and Art
Producer - 10-Minute Documentary
Pianist - NYSSMA – Level 6 Solo Piano Player
Producer - 10-Minute Documentary
Ping Pong Diplomacy - A Turning Point in U.S. China Relationship. A deep analysis of how debate and diplomacy associated with the sport caused relations to improve. A story of how an encounter between sportsmen became the greatest pivot point in trade and political ties between the two countries.
Producer - 10-Minute Documentary
Pianist - NYSSMA – Level 6 Solo Piano Player
Producer - 10-Minute Documentary
Produced a documentary ‘444 Days in Captivity’ A thrilling tale of the Iran Hostage Crisis, whose events and fallout changed the world.
Agastya interviews Kathleen Stafford and Mark Lijek, the diplomats who escaped Iran in a covert CIA operation during the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis
Pianist - NYSSMA – Level 6 Solo Piano Player
Pianist - NYSSMA – Level 6 Solo Piano Player
Pianist - NYSSMA – Level 6 Solo Piano Player
Nuvole Bianche: By Agastya Mittal - June 2022.
Agastya Mittal plays Nuvole Bianche by Ludovico Einaudi at Syosset Gospel Church, New York Nuvole Bianche... in English "White Clouds", the title fits Ludovico's composition so well, tranquil, calm, and effortless.
Actor - Jericho School Drama Production
Pianist - NYSSMA – Level 6 Solo Piano Player
Pianist - NYSSMA – Level 6 Solo Piano Player
Played Tom Kreider, fiancé of the lead character Grace Fryer, in the play, 'Radium Girls'.
The Radium Girls were female factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from painting radium dials – watch dials and hands with self-luminous paint. The incidents occurred at three factories in the United States
Sports and Activities
Athletic Activities
Karate: Agastya is Black Belt 1st Dan – Shotokan Karate. 10+ years of Karate practice taught him perseverance and discipline.
Swimming: Varsity level swimmer at a local swim training school
Tennis: Played tennis at John McEnroe Tennis Academy Syosset, NY
School Clubs
Debate Club: Part of Jericho High School Debate Club for past 3 years. Participated in novice, junior varsity and varsity interschool debate competitions.
FBLA: Participated in multiple FBLA competitions and won a bronze medal in 'Ready, Set, Lead Business Competition'
Research and Heritage Club: Active member of this history focused club through middle and high school. Participated and won international awards in multiple competitions, including History Olympiad and National History Day.
Thought Leader
Agastya is a writer, blogger, debater, and the founder of "Youth for Sustainable Future," a nonprofit dedicated to promoting global sustainability. As part of his passion to give back to society, Agastya organized a 5K Run Against Cancer, in partnership with the local organization 'Desi Next'. $15K+ were raised and donated to The American Brain Tumor Association. He received recognition from Nargis Dutt Foundation.
Passionate Learner
Agastya is a two-time gold medalist at the International History Olympiad, and 2022 International History Bowl Champion and also qualified to compete in the International History Olympiad to be held in London, UK, in June 2025. He keenly follows global events and geo-politics. His passion for the subject prompted him to author a book Divided: 8 Partitions That Changed the World.
Scholarships and Memberships
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