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Duke University
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Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Concentration), Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Keynote Speaker
Neha Shukla Speaking
- Present 4 years 8 months
Neha’s work in innovation and community impact has been featured in the New York Times, ABC, Nasdaq billboard in Times Square, Harper’s Bazaar, and Bloomberg. Her work has been recognized by the government, including commendation from President Biden, former President George H.W. Bush, Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex, and the Royal Family. Her work has been supported by Microsoft, SoftBank, Apple, NVIDIA, US Department of Education, and more. She speaks across the world, including at TED…
Neha’s work in innovation and community impact has been featured in the New York Times, ABC, Nasdaq billboard in Times Square, Harper’s Bazaar, and Bloomberg. Her work has been recognized by the government, including commendation from President Biden, former President George H.W. Bush, Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex, and the Royal Family. Her work has been supported by Microsoft, SoftBank, Apple, NVIDIA, US Department of Education, and more. She speaks across the world, including at TED, Apple’s headquarters, and at UN stakeholder conferences.
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Featured in National Campaign with Olay and Harper's Bazaar for Girls in Technology
Harper's Bazaar
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Featured in national Harper’s Bazaar campaign sponsored by Olay for the International Day of Girls in STEM through a mini-documentary, article, and photoshoot. Olay commissioned a statue of Mary Golda Ross, the first Indigenous woman aerospace engineer, celebrating the progress of women innovators but also recognizing the massive gender gap in technology.
The campaign also highlighted four young women in STEM fields, and I represented the S in STEM. I shared my journey within science…Featured in national Harper’s Bazaar campaign sponsored by Olay for the International Day of Girls in STEM through a mini-documentary, article, and photoshoot. Olay commissioned a statue of Mary Golda Ross, the first Indigenous woman aerospace engineer, celebrating the progress of women innovators but also recognizing the massive gender gap in technology.
The campaign also highlighted four young women in STEM fields, and I represented the S in STEM. I shared my journey within science and technology, urging companies to take action in creating a new generation of girls pursuing scientific research through mentorship and corporate support.
Read the article and watch the documentary here: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/a38818966/how-olay-is-working-to-shrink-the-gender-gap-in-stem/ -
Sponsored Invitee to the MIT ToughTech Summit
The Engine
- Present 3 years 11 months
• Sponsored to attend invite-only MIT's ToughTech Summit for founders and investors
• Attended conference panels on quantum computing, climate change, and healthcare
Publications
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A Kids Book About AI
A Kids Co
See publicationArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that’s transforming our world today. We can run from it, or we can understand it and use it to reimagine a more innovative and inclusive future. This author introduces the topic for kids and grownups, providing an entry point to make better sense of the power and possibilities of AI.
Neha Shukla (she/her) is 18 years old and an inventor, social entrepreneur, activist, and AI ethicist at the World Economic Forum. Her work developing…Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that’s transforming our world today. We can run from it, or we can understand it and use it to reimagine a more innovative and inclusive future. This author introduces the topic for kids and grownups, providing an entry point to make better sense of the power and possibilities of AI.
Neha Shukla (she/her) is 18 years old and an inventor, social entrepreneur, activist, and AI ethicist at the World Economic Forum. Her work developing tech for social good is recognized in the New York Times, Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, Bloomberg, and commended by President Biden and the British Royal Family.
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Innovation for Everyone: Solving Real-World Problems with STEM
New Degree Press
See publicationApproachable, fun, and practical, Innovation for Everyone is a next-generation guide for students to take action within their communities using innovation.
Young inventor and author, Neha Shukla, is passionate about doing her part to address global challenges with science and technology. Her innovations and outreach are recognized on the New York Times, Nasdaq screen in Times Square, ABC, Harper’s Bazaar, and commended by the Presidential Gold Service Award from President Biden and the…Approachable, fun, and practical, Innovation for Everyone is a next-generation guide for students to take action within their communities using innovation.
Young inventor and author, Neha Shukla, is passionate about doing her part to address global challenges with science and technology. Her innovations and outreach are recognized on the New York Times, Nasdaq screen in Times Square, ABC, Harper’s Bazaar, and commended by the Presidential Gold Service Award from President Biden and the Diana Award from the Royal Family.
Her debut book, Innovation for Everyone, details her simple 4-step framework for students to solve real-world problems. It combines already-popular techniques in business innovation and strategy with scientific methods, in a way that’s easy for youth to understand.
The book illustrates the process of creating solutions for students, going from idea to tangible innovation, and includes interactive worksheets to support students in their unique journey.
It features interviews with the Former Advisor to Bill Gates, expert scientists, CEOs, content creators, and community leaders, to spotlight diverse leaders for students to see representation in STEM fields.
Together, we can create a rich innovation ecosystem with the next generation of problem-solvers and companies coming together to create sustainable solutions for a better future.
ISBN-13: 979-8885045896
Projects
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PA Homeless Guide App
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See projectDeveloped an iOS app as an all-in-one solution to combat homelessness in Pennsylvania and across the nation. The app caters to people experiencing homelessness and allies supporting the cause, providing crucial information, location-specific donation and shelter resources, and policy causes to advance legislation. Had the opportunity to present the app demo to Karlie Kloss and Tim Cook at Apple Soho.
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MobileMe: Proactive Solution to Mobility Loss in the Elderly
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See projectProactive mitigation of mobility loss for elderly using predictive analytics through microprocessor-based device and AI gait analysis. I built a wearable microprocessor-based device that uses an IMU to collect gait data from the elderly. To analyze patterns from the data, I built custom a RNN and a perceptron network, which identify the specific gait issue and can help prescribe personalized treatments for the elderly. When I saw my grandmother lose mobility and experience numerous falls, I was…
Proactive mitigation of mobility loss for elderly using predictive analytics through microprocessor-based device and AI gait analysis. I built a wearable microprocessor-based device that uses an IMU to collect gait data from the elderly. To analyze patterns from the data, I built custom a RNN and a perceptron network, which identify the specific gait issue and can help prescribe personalized treatments for the elderly. When I saw my grandmother lose mobility and experience numerous falls, I was inspired to create a solution. (Patent-pending device and algorithm)
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SixFeetApart: Social Distancing Device for COVID-19 Utilizing Ultrasonic Technology, Non-Contact Thermography, and Image-Processing AI
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See projectCreated a wearable social distancing device called SixFeetApart that utilizes ultrasonic technology and microprocessors and alerts the user when approaching people cross the 6-foot detection range through live, haptic and acoustic feedback. Currently working on integrating non-contact thermography through infrared imaging and various artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.
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The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System and its Interactions with COVID-19
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See projectStudying the intricacies of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) and how an upregulation of ANG II inflammatory hormones and the downregulation of vasodilatory ANG 1-7 hormones could potentially lead to greater entry pathways for the virus SARS-CoV-2. Created a STEM communication video to explain these concepts in laymen's terms.
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Optimizing the Efficacy of Water Purification Methods and Developing a Novel and Natural Water Treatment
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Optimizing the efficacy of Solar-Disinfection (SoDis) using UV, natural coagulation, and activated carbon filtration. Developed novel, natural water treatment tools that are easy-to-use and non-toxic. Currently working on developing a device to encompass all steps of the water purification process in one prototype.
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Determining the Safety of High-Decibel Ranges of Movie Theaters and Television
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Analyzing high-decibel ranges present in movie theaters and television and determining health implications, according to guidelines set forth by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH).
Honors & Awards
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United Nations Youth Delegate: Youngest Member of All-Female UN Delegation
United Nations & We Are Family Foundation
Selected as a United Nations Youth Delegate to represent at UNGA78 — the 78th Convening of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City by the We Are Family Foundation. Selected as the youngest member of this historic all-female delegation to the United Nations, with 10 women representing 8 countries and 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Pushing policy for ethical artificial intelligence amid the AI revolution, mobilizing action for the climate crisis with GenZ at the…Selected as a United Nations Youth Delegate to represent at UNGA78 — the 78th Convening of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City by the We Are Family Foundation. Selected as the youngest member of this historic all-female delegation to the United Nations, with 10 women representing 8 countries and 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Pushing policy for ethical artificial intelligence amid the AI revolution, mobilizing action for the climate crisis with GenZ at the forefront, fighting for gender equity in collaboration with governments and corporations, and reimagining the future of tech for social good. -
M&Ms Flipping the Status Quo - Youngest Winner and Recipient of $10,000 Grant
M&Ms Chocolate
Recognized by M&Ms as the youngest winner of the #FlippingtheStatusQuo program. For International Women’s Day, M&Ms recognized 20 women across the nation who are positively impacting their communities and are breaking barriers. M&Ms chose me as a woman “flipping the status quo in innovation and technology”.
My story was featured in on billboards in Times Square, Disney Springs, and Las Vegas across the nation along with the other incredible women creating a positive…Recognized by M&Ms as the youngest winner of the #FlippingtheStatusQuo program. For International Women’s Day, M&Ms recognized 20 women across the nation who are positively impacting their communities and are breaking barriers. M&Ms chose me as a woman “flipping the status quo in innovation and technology”.
My story was featured in on billboards in Times Square, Disney Springs, and Las Vegas across the nation along with the other incredible women creating a positive impact.
Received a $10,000 grant from M&Ms to fund my innovation workshops for girls across the United States! With this grant, I'm excited to continue outreach with rural and low-income schools across the country to help girls see themselves as the next generation of female engineers.
Read more: https://www.mms.com/flipthestatusquo
Yahoo News: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mars-honors-20-change-making-140000472.html
PennLive: https://www.pennlive.com/life/2023/03/central-pa-high-school-senior-wins-10k-grant-from-mms-for-flipping-the-status-quo.html -
2023 National Winner of NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award
National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) and Bank of America
Named an NCWIT National Winner, selected from over 3,300 applicants from the National Center for Women in Technology and Bank of America. The National Award recognizes excellence in technology and computing, as demonstrated by computing experience, leadership, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and efforts to create positive community impact through computing. In addition to the National Award, NCWIT named me the Pennsylvania Affiliate Award Winner.
Read more:…Named an NCWIT National Winner, selected from over 3,300 applicants from the National Center for Women in Technology and Bank of America. The National Award recognizes excellence in technology and computing, as demonstrated by computing experience, leadership, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and efforts to create positive community impact through computing. In addition to the National Award, NCWIT named me the Pennsylvania Affiliate Award Winner.
Read more: https://www.aspirations.org/news/2023-national-aspirations-in-computing-award-recipients-announced -
2023 Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew with the White House and Intel Foundation
White House Space Council, Intel Foundation, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, STEM Next Opportunity Fund
Selected nationally as a member of the Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew, sponsored by the Intel Foundation, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. As a member of the Flight Crew, I will be working with the US Department of Education and the White House National Space Council to encourage girls’ engagement in STEM fields.
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Spoke on a Fireside Chat with Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, and Karlie Kloss for Girls in Technology
Kode with Klossy and Apple Soho
In June 2022, I had the honor of being invited to Apple Soho in New York to speak with Karlie Kloss and Tim Cook in an exclusive fireside chat. It was an honor to share my experiences in technology with incoming scholars at Kode With Klossy, and share the stage with Karlie Kloss to inspire girls with my journey and future plans in technology. Presented my iOS app to Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. Tim’s encouraging words and advice were so heartwarming and it was a moment I’ll never forget.
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Featured in a campaign with Harper's Bazaar and Olay to bring girls into STEM fields, #FacetheSTEMGap
Harper's Bazaar, Olay, Hearst
To commemorate International Day of Girls in Science, I was featured in a campaign with Harper's Bazaar and Olay to highlight young women in STEM fields for their #FacetheSTEMGap campaign. To inspire young girls to get involved with science and technology, Olay commissioned a statue of Mary Golda Ross, legendary Native American aerospace engineer. I was chosen among 4 girls to share the story of Mary Golda Ross and highlight my vision for the future of diversity in science in a…
To commemorate International Day of Girls in Science, I was featured in a campaign with Harper's Bazaar and Olay to highlight young women in STEM fields for their #FacetheSTEMGap campaign. To inspire young girls to get involved with science and technology, Olay commissioned a statue of Mary Golda Ross, legendary Native American aerospace engineer. I was chosen among 4 girls to share the story of Mary Golda Ross and highlight my vision for the future of diversity in science in a mini-documentary, photoshoot, and article.
Read more at: harpersbazaar.com/beauty/a38818966/how-olay-is-working-to-shrink-the-gender-gap-in-stem/ -
Named on the Future50 List Alongisde Elon Musk, Satya Nadella, Tim Cook
Future50
Read more at: https://www.theftas.com/2021/future50
Named on Future50 List alongside:
Andy Jassy, CEO and President of Amazon
Bob Chapek, Disney CEO
Elon Musk, Tesla Motors CEO
Jensen Huang, NVIDIA President and CEO
Mary Barra, General Motors CEO
Mike Sievert, T-Mobile President and CEO
Nyla Hayes, Young NFT Artist
Pat Brown, Impossible Foods Founder and CEO
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Selected to join Future Mind Network's Top 25 Under 25 List
Future Minds Network
https://www.futuremindsnetwork.org/future25u25/
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WomenTech Network's RISING STAR in STEM of the YEAR
WomenTech Network
Read more at: https://www.womentech.net/nominee/Neha/Shukla/64160
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Daily Points of Light - George H.W. Bush Award
Daily Points of Light
https://www.pointsoflight.org/awards/teen-volunteer-uses-power-of-youth-and-innovation-to-solve-global-problems/
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George Stephenson Innovator's Award
JosiahKids, Buford Harvest
View the live broadcast here: https://youtu.be/_wS82PjQVYw?t=9059
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#GirlsoftheFuture Winner - Sponsored by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), IF/THEN, and Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Recognized by the American Association of the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as the inaugural winner for the #GirlsoftheFuture campaign, receiving grants, mentorship, and support in my innovation journey.
Read more about the Girls of the Future winners here: https://www.girlsofthefuture.org/winners -
Young Female STEM Pioneer - Sponsored by Amazon Web Services
Diversity in Tech Awards 2021, Amazon Web Services, Phorest Salon Software
See the winners and watch the ceremony here: https://diversityintechawards.online/winners-2021/
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Rising STEM Star - Whitaker Center's 2021 Women of Impact
Whitaker Center
https://www.abc27.com/good-day-pa/celebrating-women-in-stem/
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Capital One CODERS - Best Website
Capital One
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Masason Foundation Member - Selected by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son
SoftBank and Masason Foundation
Honored by being inducted into the prestigious Masason Foundation as 1 of the 31 members in 2021. As a member, the Foundation will provide grants, support, and lab locations. Selected directed by Masayoshi Son, the CEO and Chairman of SoftBank.
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International Princess Diana Award Winner
Diana Award (Royal Family in UK)
The highest award for a young person and recognized in the name of the People’s Princess. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana Award is given out by the charity of the same name and has the support of both her sons, The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex.
It honours young people who work to improve the lives of others & is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 can receive for their social action/humanitarian work.
Honored for my work…The highest award for a young person and recognized in the name of the People’s Princess. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana Award is given out by the charity of the same name and has the support of both her sons, The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex.
It honours young people who work to improve the lives of others & is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 can receive for their social action/humanitarian work.
Honored for my work in creating innovative devices to address problems like COVID-19, as well as building the next generation of young problem-solvers and innovators tackling real-world problems.
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President's Volunteer Service Award - National Gold
White House, Prudential, AmeriCorps, and Points of Light
Gold award in volunteer service for over 500+ hours of service in conducting innovation sessions with students across the world. Received a personal letter from President Biden congratulating me of the award.
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World-Changing Innovation Award
Youth STEM 2030
In recognition of an innovation or technology that has been shown to make a real difference, and provides a tangible solution to a real-world problem.
https://www.youthstem2030.org/news/author-awards-winners-2021 -
20 Under 20: Teen CEOs Who Will Change the World
Girls with Impact
https://www.girlswithimpact.org/blog2/20-under-20-20-teen-girl-ceos-who-will-change-the-worldand-their-futures
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Girls who Code Scholar
Girls who Code
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Kode with Klossy Scholar
Kode with Klossy
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Global Teen Leader
Three Dot Dash and the We Are Family Foundation
Recognized as one of 40 Global Teen Leaders from across the world, honored for my work with creating innovations regarding COVID-19, mobility loss for the elderly, and healthcare as well as running global innovation sessions to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.
Three Dot Dash is a global youth initiative of We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) inspired by the late New York Times best-selling poet and peacemaker, 13 year-old Mattie J.T. Stepanek. It is a year-long social…Recognized as one of 40 Global Teen Leaders from across the world, honored for my work with creating innovations regarding COVID-19, mobility loss for the elderly, and healthcare as well as running global innovation sessions to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.
Three Dot Dash is a global youth initiative of We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) inspired by the late New York Times best-selling poet and peacemaker, 13 year-old Mattie J.T. Stepanek. It is a year-long social entrepreneur incubator and mentoring program designed to amplify the work of young people successfully addressing issues related to basic human needs (education, environment, food, health, safety, shelter, water), and having a positive impact on our global communities.
Read more: https://www.wearefamilyfoundation.org/gtl-2021/neha-shukla -
BioGENEius Award
BioGENEius Pennsylvania
Received the BioGENEius Award from the Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair and an invitation to attend the state competition.
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CASEF Grand Champion Finalist
Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair
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National Geographic Young Explorer Science Fair Award
Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair
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Wolfram Scholarship and Nomination 2021
Wolfram
Received a Wolfram Research award for my scientific research, receiving WolframAlpha computational software and a nomination to attend their exclusive STEM camp this summer.
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NCWIT National Honorable Mention 2021
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)
https://www.aspirations.org/21HSrecipients?mc_cid=1d3ce25a66&mc_eid=9c818952f4
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Straubel Impact Leader and Engineer of the Future
Straubel Foundation
Founded in 2015 by JB Straubel (Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of Tesla) and Boryana Straubel (Tesla & Wikimedia), the Straubel Family Foundation's programmatic focus is on global sustainability, science, education, and human potential. This award recognizes and supports an individual in creating lasting change, in a chosen target domain or community. Solving a complex engineering or social problem is difficult but potentially impactful, requiring both an entrepreneurial spirit and an…
Founded in 2015 by JB Straubel (Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of Tesla) and Boryana Straubel (Tesla & Wikimedia), the Straubel Family Foundation's programmatic focus is on global sustainability, science, education, and human potential. This award recognizes and supports an individual in creating lasting change, in a chosen target domain or community. Solving a complex engineering or social problem is difficult but potentially impactful, requiring both an entrepreneurial spirit and an aptitude for leadership.
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STEM Advantage Grand Champion
STEM Advantage
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1st Place at Capital Area Science & Engineering Fair
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Scored 1st place at Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair (2019-2020) with special awards in the Microbiology and Environmental categories.
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Stockholm Junior Water Prize
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The Stockholm International Water Institute awarded me the regional Stockholm Junior Water Prize for my work in developing an alternative water purification system using natural and non-toxic coagulants and treatments.
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Wolfram Scholarship and Nomination
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Received a Wolfram Research award for my scientific research, receiving WolframAlpha computational software and a nomination to attend their exclusive STEM camp this summer (canceled due to COVID-19)
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1st Place at Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
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Scored 1st place at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, for my work in the field of microbiology, the environment, and water quality.
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9th Grade Highest Scoring Award- PJAS
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Awarded the highest scoring 9th grade award and scholarship from the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science.
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WoodmenLife Award
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Received an award and plaque for excellence in STEM and historical communication from WoodmenLife (2018-2019)
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Veteran's Day Essay Winner
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As the winner of the "Walk with a Veteran" essay contest, I took a trip to the Gettysburg War Exhibit and was honored at a ceremony with United States veterans speaking about their experiences and the power of young people sharing veterans' stories.
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Black History Month Essay Winner and Honoree
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For my winning essay on Black Migrations, I was invited to the prestigious Carlise Barracks and honored at a ceremony with decorated officers and panels discussing diversity and the history of Black Migrations during the celebration of Black History Month.
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1st Place at Capital Area Science & Engineering Fair
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Scored 1st place at Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair (2018-2019) with special awards in the Physics and Material Sciences categories.
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1st Place at Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
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Scored 1st place at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, for my work in the field of physics and material sciences. (2018-2019)
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Most Innovative Energy- Engineering and FutureCity
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Received an award from a local engineering company for most innovative energy sources in the FutureCity regional competition, when my all-girls team explored unconventional energy in our research and simulation of a city using emerging technologies.
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Physics Category Award
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Received a scholarship and award for having the highest-scoring project in the Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair for the Physics Category, in the Junior Division. (2018-2019)
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Dr. Love's Judges Award
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Honored with an award named after the inspiring Dr. Love, for my work in physics and material science during 2018-2019.
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National BroadCom MASTERS Nomination
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Selected to represent the top 10% of middle-school science researchers in the country, affliated with the Society for Science and the Public, for my work in physics and material science.
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National History Day Awards
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2017-2018: 1st place National History Day exhibit at school competition
2018-2019: 1st place National History Day website at school competition
1st place National History Day website at regional competition
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Gifted Program
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Chosen to be a part of the gifted program at my school, studying advanced mathematics, science, and humanities as an addition to regular classes. (2016-2019)
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