Sarita James is a freelance writer based in New York City. A former editor of
Harvard South Asian Journal, Sarita writes personal essays often reflective
of her experiences as a scientist and second-generation immigrant.
Sarita is a graduate of Harvard College and Oxford University's Said
Business School. As a high school senior in 1994, she won the grand prize
at the International Science and Engineering Fair. As a college senior in
1998, she made USA Today's list of the country's top twenty students.
Sarita's past work experience includes time with Microsoft Corporation
(where she authored two patents), McKinsey & Company, and non-profits
from Abu Dhabi to Zimbabwe.
Publications
- "Arranging an Indian Marriage... from Indiana." The New York Times, Sunday "Modern Love" column (exact publication date TBD: expected May/June 2006).
A humorous account of growing up Indian in Indiana.
- “The Bouncers at Midnight Mass” The Urban Indian, February 2006.
Commentary comparing the Christmas midnight mass experience in New York to the City’s club scene – long lines, VIP access for celebrities, and appearance-based entry.
- Girls and Young Women Inventing. Free Spirit Publishing, 1995.
Chapter of book awarded the Family Channel’s “Seal of Quality” award. An exploration of personal experiences with science fairs paired with encouragement and advice for the book’s target audience: girls interested in science.
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