Interests

I greatly enjoy the art of oration; public speaking and competitive argumentation. This includes debate in three formats (CNDF, BP, Worlds), Model United Nations, mock trial, and monetary policy case competitions.

Governor's Challenge

CNDF Debate Final

Model United Nations

WCNC Debate Final

UofC MUN Competition

Mock Trial Final

ADSA Debate Final

SWC MUN Competition

Earlier last year, I raised $1,500 USD in support of the Against Malaria Foundation. As an incentive for reaching the target, I offered to shave my head.

If you are still hoping to donate or learn more, visit this link: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/AkashUppal.

Luscious Locks

Awaiting the Deed

Depilated Dome

I have enjoyed the great fortune of meeting many compelling people, in academia and beyond. Here are a few.

Prof. Larry Summers

Prof. Timothy Geithner

Prof. Andrew Metrick

Prof. Fei Fei Li

Prof. Matt Lowe

Exec. Alan Schwartz

Col. Chris Hadfield

Prof. Casey King

Prof. Eliana La Ferrara

Prof. Hal Varian

TV Star Sima Taparia

Prof. Michael Boozer

I enjoy words. I can often be found entering worlds weaved by the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Robin Williams, and James Baldwin.

I also enjoy pictures. This includes those of Damien Chazelle (Whiplash, La La Land), Denis Villeneuve (Dune, Arrival), and Aamir Khan (3 Idiots, PK).