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Indian-American teenager Raji Doshi, 13, has been named America’s Top Young Scientist, winning the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge and a $25,000 grand prize, as girls of Indian origin swept the competition’s top three honors. Continue reading Indian-American Teen Raji Doshi Named America’s Top Young Scientist
Indian-American student Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi is headed to the national finals of the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge with research inspired by her grandfather’s struggle with persistent heartburn. Continue reading Sai Sri Valli Mogilineedi Named National Finalist in 2026 Junior Innovators Challenge
Indian-American high school senior Amritha Praveen has earned the 2026 Congressional Award Gold Medal, with much of her remarkable journey in service, STEM and autism research inspired by her younger brother. Continue reading Amritha Praveen Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal, Inspired by Brother With Autism
Six Indian-American students have earned prestigious 2026 Davidson Fellowships for scientific research tackling challenges ranging from aviation safety and crop disease to nuclear energy, malaria prevention and drug discovery. Continue reading Six Indian-American Students Earn Prestigious Davidson Fellowships
At just 11, Indian-American scientist, inventor and entrepreneur Myra Saxena is earning national recognition for her award-winning research using artificial intelligence and technology to advance the early detection of pediatric Type 2 diabetes. Continue reading At 11, Indian-American Myra Saxena Turns Big Ideas into Award-Winning Innovation
Indian-American students continue to excel in STEM, with five girls named among the 10 national finalists in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge for groundbreaking innovations with real-world impact. Continue reading Five Indian-American Girls Among 10 Finalists in 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge
Indian-American business leader Revathi Advaithi has pledged $1 million to establish a permanent scholarship endowment for economically disadvantaged women students at her alma mater, the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani. Continue reading Indian-American CEO Revathi Advaithi Pledges $1 Million for Women’s Scholarships at BITS Pilani
President Joe Biden has unveiled an inspiring initiative that will enable 100 students from the Quad nations, including India, to pursue advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at leading universities in the United States. Continue reading 25 Indian students to get Quad Fellowship for STEM education
The Indian-origin award recipients – Eshani Jha, 17, of San Jose, California; Gopal Goel, 17, of Portland, Oregon; Vetri Vel, 16, of Bangor, Maine; and Alay Shah, 17, of Plano, Texas — were among the 40 finalists of the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search who, over the course of a week, presented their innovative research projects to eminent judges, competed for more than $1.8 million in awards, interacted with renowned scientists, and displayed their work to the public in an online event. Continue reading Four Indian-American teens among top winners of 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search
In a virtual interaction with NASA aerospace engineer Dr. Swati Mohan, President Joe Biden professed, “Indian-Americans are taking over the country”, a reference to the ever growing number of Indian-origin experts serving in his administration. Continue reading Indian-Americans are taking over the country, says President Joe Biden