Category: Young Scientist Challenge

Anika Chebrolu crowned America’s Top Young Scientist for discovering potential Covid-19 cure
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Anika Chebrolu crowned America’s Top Young Scientist for discovering potential Covid-19 cure

For her commendable efforts to find the lead molecule that can be a potential drug for the effective treatment of the deadly coronavirus disease, Anika Chebrolu was conferred with the title of ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’, awarded the grand prize of $25,000 dollars, bestowed with the ‘Improving Lives Award’, and gifted with a special destination trip. Continue reading Anika Chebrolu crowned America’s Top Young Scientist for discovering potential Covid-19 cure

Indian-American teen Rishab Jain crowned America’s Top Young Scientist
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Indian-American teen Rishab Jain crowned America’s Top Young Scientist

For his invention of the Pancreatic Cancer Deep Learning System (PCDLS) tool, Rishab Jain, 13, of Oregon, was conferred with the title of ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’, awarded the grand prize of 25,000 dollars, and an opportunity to attend a taping of a Discovery Network show. Continue reading Indian-American teen Rishab Jain crowned America’s Top Young Scientist

Indian-American Teen Maanasa Mendu is America’s Top Young Scientist
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Indian-American Teen Maanasa Mendu is America’s Top Young Scientist

Indian-American whiz kid Maanasa Mendu, 13, of Ohio, is the winner of the highly competitive Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. She was awarded a grand prize of 25,000 dollars, the title of ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’, and an opportunity to attend a taping of a Discovery Network show. Continue reading Indian-American Teen Maanasa Mendu is America’s Top Young Scientist

Five Indian-American Teens are among Ten Finalists of the 2016 Young Scientist Challenge
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Five Indian-American Teens are among Ten Finalists of the 2016 Young Scientist Challenge

Indian-American whiz kids continue to sparkle in America! This year, of the ten Finalists in the highly competitive Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, five are of Indian descent: Meghna Behari; Mrinali Kesavadas; Maanasa Mendu; Rohit Mital; and Rohan Wagh. Continue reading Five Indian-American Teens are among Ten Finalists of the 2016 Young Scientist Challenge