Rushil Sharan is a senior in Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University and the founder of The Ursa Majors Group, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing STEM education through teaching, mentorship, and outreach. His academic interests lie at the intersection of engineering, technology, and strategy, with experience spanning mechanical design, systems optimization, and data analytics.

Professionally, Rushil has completed three consecutive internships at Collins Aerospace (RTX), supporting product management and marketing initiatives across avionics, predictive maintenance, and connected aviation solutions. His work includes developing Python tools for FlightAware ForeSight®, conducting cost–benefit analyses for predictive health products, and building Power BI dashboards to drive go-to-market strategy and customer engagement.

Beyond his engineering and business experience, Rushil leads multidisciplinary projects and community initiatives that merge technical learning with mentorship and outreach. Through Ursa Majors, he continues to create opportunities for students to explore, build, and grow their academic and professional passions.