Sharang Phadke is an electrical engineering student at Cooper Union in New York City, and is interested in finding ways to engage new users with technology. Sharang is a co-founder of create@cooper, an organization that helps students share skills, showcase projects, and immerse themselves in the New York City ecosystem. He also serves as an administrative chair of the Engineering Student Council, and as the captain of the cross-country team at Cooper Union. In his free time, he enjoys running, cycling, rock climbing, and backpacking.