Shanya’s journey began in 2023 when, as a sixth grader, she conceived an early fire detection system following a tragic incident where a restaurant behind their house burned down. Reflecting on this awful incident, Shanya remarked, 鈥淭he restaurant must鈥檝e had smoke detectors, but still, their restaurant was not saved. I came to realize that smoke detectors simply aren鈥檛 good enough and decided to make a better fire detector.鈥�

Driven by the limitations of traditional smoke detectors, Shanya embarked on a mission to develop a more effective solution. Utilizing off-the-shelf equipment and her coding skills, she crafted a tool that employs thermal imaging to identify unattended heat sources. Her invention involves connecting an affordable thermal camera to a compact computer, which Shanya programmed to differentiate between human presence and heat sources. The system then sends a text message alert if it detects a heat source unattended for 10 minutes, offering an early warning far superior to standard smoke alarms. Remarkably, Shanya鈥檚 system accurately detected human presence 98% of the time and heat sources 97% of the time.

Shanya’s achievements have garnered nationwide attention, with features on The Drew Barrymore Show, and . With Shanya leading the charge, we eagerly await the continued impact of her innovations in making our world a safer place. Let鈥檚 hear more from Shanya below!

Which scientist 鈥� alive or deceased 鈥� would you want to solve scientific mysteries with and why?

Alexander Fleming used to paint with bacteria. He left his lab for two weeks, and when he came back, the petri dish he was working on had a moldy growth on it that killed the bacteria around it; that was penicillin. He analyzed it to try to figure out what it was and was seeking a discovery. In this situation, many people would think the mold was gross and would just throw it away without thought. A lot of times when I was younger, if I liked something and was interested in it (for example a type of food) and my friends or peers told me that they thought it was gross, I would usually agree with them, but Fleming had the courage to pursue what he wanted. I think that is very admirable. I would love to work with someone who loves science for what it is without worrying about what other people might think of him for it.

As we step into the new year, what positive changes do you hope to make through your upcoming projects?

I am working on a personal website, so I hope to finish that soon. I also want to make significant progress in taking my project to market.

When you think back on your 2023 Thermo Fisher JIC experience, what surprised you the most?

Usually, at events like the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, kids my age who don鈥檛 know each other don鈥檛 usually become friends in just half a day. But when I was with the Thermo Fisher JIC finalists, we all got along well, and I had a great time with my teammates.

Can you share a special moment from the competition? What was your most favorite memorable experience from the competition this year?

I really enjoyed exploring biodiversity at Chesapeake Bay and getting in the water and looking at the fish. A special moment that I shared with my friends were the bus rides to places. Everyone had a fun time singing and telling jokes on the bus.

If you could join forces with any fictional 中文无码 genius, like a character from a science-themed TV show, who would it be, and what groundbreaking project would you collaborate on?

Shanya reflects on her affinity for a fictional character, Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, also known as Professor Time, from the show Phineas and Ferb. “He experienced neglect in his childhood, which led him to seek revenge on his brother and others,” she explains. “Many children face similar neglect, and Dr. Doofenshmirtz would understand that better than most people.” Digging deeper, she envisions collaborating with him to tackle the issue. “I would work with him to develop a contraption that identifies and educates parents who show favoritism or neglect towards their children,” she elaborates, underscoring her dedication to addressing societal challenges.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 20, 2023) 鈥� 中文无码 today announced the 30 finalists in the inaugural Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the nation鈥檚 premier middle school science, technology, engineering and mathematics (中文无码) competition. The Thermo Fisher JIC, a program of 中文无码, seeks to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators who will solve the grand challenges of the future.

The 30 finalists were selected by a nationwide panel of scientists, engineers and educators from a pool of Top 300 Junior Innovators announced earlier this month. The finalists will attend the Thermo Fisher JIC Finals Week in Washington, D.C. next month, where a panel of judges will evaluate their scientific research and their communication, creativity and collaboration skills during team challenges.

Thermo Fisher鈥檚 sponsorship of the Junior Innovators Challenge continues its longstanding commitment to widespread and equitable access to 中文无码 education. Together with 中文无码, Thermo Fisher is helping to increase the number of students who enter the competition and nurture a future 中文无码 talent pool that is more diverse than ever.

鈥淚 applaud the top 30 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovator Challenge finalists! I look forward to meeting them in Washington, D.C.,鈥� said Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of the 中文无码 and Executive Publisher of Science News. 鈥淭hese young people are truly inspiring, with many of them seeking to solve problems within their own communities. They give me hope for the future.鈥�

“Congratulations to these 30 finalists, who demonstrate a talent and passion for scientific inquiry that鈥檚 far beyond their years,鈥� said Dr. Karen Nelson, Chief Scientific Officer, Thermo Fisher Scientific. 鈥淎s a company that promotes access and equity in 中文无码, we are delighted to see this cohort of finalists who have the power to change the face of their fields as they move through their careers.鈥�

Thermo Fisher JIC Finalist Fast Facts:

• More than half of this year鈥檚 finalists identify as female
• The top project category is Engineering
• The finalists come from 12 states, led by California, Texas and Georgia
• More than half of the finalists attend public schools

A full list of the finalists can be viewed here: .

The Thermo Fisher JIC reaches 65,000 students annually through the Society鈥檚 Affiliated Fair network. Students who are named in the top 10% of their local affiliated science fair are eligible to enter the Thermo Fisher JIC, the only middle school 中文无码 competition that leverages Society-affiliated science fairs as a critical component of the 中文无码 talent pipeline.

All finalists receive a $500 cash award and will participate in the Thermo Fisher JIC Finals Week in Washington, D.C., where they will compete for the following awards:

• $25,000 Thermo Fisher Scientific ASCEND (Aspiring Scientists Cultivating Exciting New Discoveries) Award, which will go to the student who demonstrates mastery of all 中文无码 fields and exemplifies how research, innovation and teamwork come together to impact our everyday lives.
• $10,000 Broadcom Coding with Commitment Award ^TM,presented to a finalist whose project and performance combines expert 中文无码 knowledge and passion for helping or improving one’s community through computation/coding.
• $10,000 DoD 中文无码 Talent Award, which will be awarded to a finalist who demonstrates excellence in science, technology, engineering or math, along with the leadership and technical skills necessary to excel in the 21^st century 中文无码 workforce.
• $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention, awarded by The Lemelson Foundation to a young inventor creating promising solutions to real-world problems.
• $10,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement, which recognizes the student whose work and performance show the most promise in health-related fields and demonstrates an understanding of the many social factors that affect the health of communities.
• First and Second Place Awards issued in each category of 中文无码 of $3,500 or $2,500, respectively, to be used toward a 中文无码 summer camp experience.
• Team Award, sponsored by Teaching Institute for Excellence in 中文无码 (TIES), which awards a $200 gift card to a science supply company in support of their interests in 中文无码 to each member of the team that best demonstrates their ability to work together and solve problems through shared decision making, communication and scientific and engineering collaboration.

The Thermo Fisher JIC recognizes finalists鈥� schools with $1,000 each to use toward 中文无码 activities.

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Moore was the first to observe what later became known as Moore鈥檚 Law, the prediction that computers would become much more powerful in the future because of tiny electronic components that would allow them to do more and more with each passing year. Moore foresaw that these components, called transistors, would be doubled in number on a silicon chip at regular intervals, resulting in a rapid increase in the speed and efficiency of computers.

Moore, who co-founded Intel Corporation in 1968 with Robert Noyce, had a long-standing affiliation with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which was sponsored by Intel for many years prior to its current title sponsorship by Regeneron.

He was a visionary thinker who cared deeply about nurturing the next generation of problem-solvers and 中文无码 leaders. His commitment to supporting young scientists led to the establishment of the Gordon E. Moore Award, one of the most prestigious awards at ISEF. Today, the Gordon E. Moore Award for Positive Outcomes for Future Generations continues to recognize Regeneron ISEF finalists who demonstrate a deep commitment to making a lasting difference for future generations through their rigorous scientific inquiry, and passion for discovery and invention, thereby honoring Moore’s legacy. The award is generously supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

In addition to sponsoring this annual $50,000 award for a top Regeneron ISEF winner, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation also supports the Regeneron ISEF Equitable Access Fund for Affiliated Science Fairs, which helps ensure that students throughout the 400 affiliated fairs of ISEF have enhanced research opportunities the world over. In total the Foundation has committed to giving $866,000 over five years in support of global 中文无码 research education.

Moore remains a beacon of inspiration for all who follow in his footsteps. Below, you can read some heartwarming tributes from recipients of the Gordon E. Moore Award over the last decade, arranged chronologically according to the year in which they won.

2010

Amy Chyao (Richardon, Texas, USA)
ISEF Project Title: Lights, Quantum Dots, Action!
Job Title:

Amy was the first recipient of the Gordon E. Moore Award, established in 2010, when she was just sixteen years old. Since then, she has gone on to graduate from Harvard Law School in 2019 and has worked in litigation roles in both the private and public sectors, where her science research background has proven to be an asset.

Reflecting on his recent passing on her birthday, Amy said, “Gordon Moore left an exceptional legacy on science and the world. In building my career and life, I have often reflected on the weight of receiving an honor bearing his name. I feel a kinship with him in many respects鈥攚hether an interest in chemistry since childhood, or a love of nature shared with a spouse, or even some similar personality traits. Gordon Moore expressed through his life鈥檚 work an abiding belief in humanity鈥檚 progress and betterment. This was, in a way, implicit in Moore鈥檚 Law itself, but most evident through his significant philanthropic contributions鈥攊n fact, today, the full name of the Gordon E. Moore Award is the Gordon E. Moore Award for Positive Outcomes for Future Generations. Gordon Moore鈥檚 life is a continual source of inspiration to me, and it remains the honor of my lifetime to have received his namesake award. I hope future generations will continue to draw inspiration from his life and legacy.”

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2011

Blake Marggraff (Lafayette, California, USA)
Project Title: Treatment of Simulated Cancer Cells with Compton Scattering-Produced Secondary Radiation
Job Title:

How old were you when you won the Gordon E. Moore Award, and what have you been up to since then?

I received the Gordon E. Moore Award in 2011, along with Matthew Feddersen, when I was 18 years old for research on low-cost enhancements to radiation oncology treatments using tin microparticles and novel cell death quantification techniques. Subsequently, I attended Washington University in St. Louis where I studied biology on a pre-medicine track. Almost accidentally, however, I discovered and became passionate about mission-driven entrepreneurship via a mentor I met during ISEF. While finishing my undergraduate degree, I co-founded and grew a 中文无码 education and technology business. After graduating, I started a venture-backed healthcare technology company which was acquired in late 2021.

How did winning the Gordon E. Moore Award at ISEF impact your life and career goals?

The research behind my project took place completely in the back of a public high school classroom with about $200 of materials that my inspiring A.P. Biology teacher, Jay Chugh, helped source. To say I felt dwarfed by the sophistication of my brilliant peers’ work at the first major science fair I had ever attended would be an understatement. However, as I have been privileged to learn from mentors, investors and collaborators, many of whom I met as a result of my ISEF experience, grit and vision can be force multipliers in every part of life. My ISEF journey also deepened my conviction in the importance of evidence when developing any new technology. My digital health company, for example, began by collaborating with dozens of world-class researchers to achieve independent validation of clinical impact. At the time, this type of approach was nearly unprecedented in the startup world but has since become a requisite in the industry. Strong research and validation, in my view, is neither a luxury or a burden, but instead a necessity to most effectively refine and advance innovations.

How do you believe you are living up to Gordon E. Moore鈥檚 legacy and ideals in your current work or studies?

Winning this award is uniquely humbling. I have reflected deeply on a central mission for myself that might approach the monumental and positive impact of Gordon Moore’s inventions and leadership. In my lifetime, I intend to create companies and products that result in the addition of one billion healthy, productive years of life (known as Quality Adjusted Life Years, or QALYs) to humanity.

The company that I started in 2015, CareSignal, creates patient monitoring solutions and has served hundreds of thousands of patients across the country with chronic, behavioral health, addiction, social determinants of health and maternal health challenges, improving their healthcare outcomes while reducing cost for the U.S. healthcare system and its hard-working healthcare providers. Through this venture, I strive to live up to Gordon Moore’s leadership in innovation, industry and philanthropy. I am deeply grateful for the opportunities that the Regeneron ISEF creates for young scientists and engineers and firmly believe it is among the most effective catalysts for positive impact in the world.

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2015

Raymond Wang (Vancouver, Canada)
Project Title:  Aircraft Cabin Airflow: Curbing Disease Transmission
Job Title:

How old were you when you won the Gordon E. Moore Award, and what have you been up to since then?

At 17, receiving the Gordon E. Moore Award at ISEF opened my eyes to the powerful impact and fulfillment of a career in engineering. Since then, I’ve graduated from Harvard in computer science, picked up a pilot’s license, and in 2020, commercialized my patented ISEF invention to help combat COVID’s spread in air travel. Now 25, I most recently founded AeroVect, a startup deploying autonomous driving for airport ground logistics at some of the busiest hubs in the world. Gordon Moore’s legacy has undoubtedly left a lasting impact on our generation, and I’m excited for the future we’ll continue to create, standing on his shoulders.

How did winning the Gordon E. Moore Award at ISEF impact your life and career goals?

ISEF was a pivotal moment in my high school journey, where I was fortunate to meet many lifelong friends from around the globe, who continue to inspire me with their burning passions for creation and relentless spirits for perseverance today. It was also ISEF that challenged me to dig deeper into my passions at the intersection of technology and aviation. It is truly an honor to be a small part of this extraordinary movement, and I’m deeply appreciative of Dr. Moore’s enduring legacy, both directly and through Intel, for creating the nurturing environment that ISEF has offered.

How do you believe you are living up to Gordon E.  Moore鈥檚 legacy and ideals in your current work or studies?

Undoubtedly, Gordon Moore’s legacy has been a powerful inspiration for many in our generation. His unrelenting perseverance, humble ingenuity and incredible ability to bring together brilliant minds are a constant reminder of the immense global impact that a small group of dedicated individuals can make. In our startup journey at AeroVect, we strive to uphold these ideals every day, aiming to emulate the dynamic and collaborative atmosphere Moore fostered at Intel alongside Andy Grove and Robert Noyce. I am grateful for the tremendous, far-reaching impact that Dr. Moore has had on all of us, and hope to carry these ideals forward as we shape an even brighter future together.

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2016

Austin Wang (Vancouver, Canada)
Project Title: Boosting MFC Biocatalyst Performance: A Novel Gene Identification and Consortia Engineering Approach

How old were you when you won the Gordon E. Moore Award, and what have you been up to since then?

I was 18 years old when I won the Gordon E. Moore Award. I am now 25 years old and two years into a Ph.D. program in computer science at Princeton, where I am doing research on AI and natural language processing (NLP). 

How did winning the Gordon E. Moore Award at ISEF impact your life and career goals?

It helped prove to myself that anything is possible if you persevere. During college, I decided to pivot from microbiology to computer science. Although I found myself behind and out of my depth on numerous occasions, I pushed through, and now I am doing impactful things that I enjoy. 

How do you believe you are living up to Gordon E.  Moore鈥檚 legacy and ideals in your current work or studies?

The way Gordon E. Moore was able to inspire others through this award is something that I try to live up to. Using a portion of the award money, together with the generosity of other alumni donors, I was able to establish a scholarship fund at my high school to offset the cost of student science and community projects. Gordon Moore has also inspired me to give back, not only financially, but also with my time. I have mentored countless high school students since winning the award. For instance, last year, I volunteered to teach an AI and machine learning course in Mysore, India, and this summer I will be teaching NLP to high school students at . With his philanthropy and generosity, Dr. Moore has inspired us to pay it forward, and because of that I truly believe Dr. Moore has made life-changing contributions that extend far beyond those he reached with his award.

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2018

Oliver Nicholls (Sydney, Australia)
Project Title: Autonomous Window Cleaning Robot for Commercial High-Rise Buildings
Job Title:

How old were you when you won the Gordon E. Moore Award, and what have you been up to since then?

I was 18 when I won the award in May 2018. Since then, I have completed a Mechatronics Engineering degree with First Class Honors at UNSW Sydney and had my undergraduate thesis published in the Journal of Nuclear Materials. I have also worked at a startup working on window-cleaning robotics (the subject of my ISEF project) for two years before changing jobs to work in embedded software at a medical device company for nearly the last year.

How did winning the Gordon E. Moore Award at ISEF impact your life and career goals?

With the Gordon E. Moore Award, I was fortunate to have a financial situation where I could focus fully on my university degree, giving it my all every day and allowing me to achieve the results I did. I had been in the process of organizing an international internship in the United States through connections I made with other Gordon E. Moore Award winners along with FIRST Robotics, but unfortunately that fell through because of COVID. The award has also given me publicity and exposure; people could more readily find me online, which helped with a startup I founded and even led to a valuable internship opportunity. Having this award on my resume also helped me get my current job, where I am working on a large complex project.

How do you believe you are living up to Gordon E.  Moore鈥檚 legacy and ideals in your current work or studies?

On one level being a Mechatronics and Software engineer is in line with Gordon E. Moore’s legacy in computing. Moore also focused much of his efforts in philanthropy and in making others鈥� lives better. At ResMed, I work on a team creating software for CPAP and respiratory care devices which drastically improves the lives and health outcomes of those with chronic conditions such as sleep apnea or COPD. This combination I believe is the embodiment of Moore’s legacy, one for which I can be proud.

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2019

Krithik Ramesh (Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA)
Project Title: Utilizing Computer Vision and Machine Learning Systems to Develop a Live Time Navigational and Surgical Aid for Spinal Reconstructions
Job Title: Undergraduate Researcher at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

How old were you when you won the Gordon E. Moore Award, and what have you been up to since then?

I was 16 years old when I won the Gordon E. Moore Award. Now, I attend MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts where I study computer science and molecular biology. Also, since ISEF, I was named to list and Encyclopedia Britannica鈥檚 20 under 40 Change Makers in medicine. I currently work in the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT and on computational phylogenetics and CRISPR detection platforms for infectious diseases. I spend my time attempting to better understand biological phenomena through machine learning. I am currently 20 years old and intend to pursue an MD-PhD after graduation.   

How did winning the Gordon E. Moore Award at ISEF impact your life and career goals?

This was one of the most influential moments of my life. ISEF introduced me to top researchers around the world, some of whom I work for now. At times, I still remember when I won this award, reinforcing my commitment to academia and pursuing a career in research. This award has given me the privilege of working with my scientific heroes, and one day I hope to follow in their footsteps and have my own lab that aims to address pressing issues at the intersection of AI and biology.

How do you believe you are living up to Gordon E.  Moore鈥檚 legacy and ideals in your current work or studies?

I strive to embody Dr. Moore鈥檚 commitment to scientific innovation and technical progress. I hope that the research I do at MIT and for the rest of my career will end up leading to cures for genetic disorders and preventing the next pandemic. 

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2021

John Benedict Estrada (Fresno, California, USA)
Project Title: Development of a Novel AI Drought-Stress Assessment Model in Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Plants Using a Custom-Built Robotic RGB + Infrared Camera
Currently: Senior at Clovis North High School in Fresno, Davidson Fellow

How old were you when you won the Gordon E. Moore Award, and what have you been up to since then?

I was 16 in 2021 and am now 18. I competed and won this award at ISEF 2022. I have also been awarded the Davidson Fellows Scholarship and the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize.

How did winning the Gordon E. Moore Award at ISEF impact your life and career goals?

Winning the Gordon E. Moore Award in 2021 solidified my commitment to making a positive impact in the world. I realized those who take initiative are the individuals who create a positive impact on society. I view this award as not an end, but rather a beginning of a lifelong journey to try to change the world for the better.

How do you believe you are living up to Gordon E.  Moore鈥檚 legacy and ideals in your current work or studies?

I have been trying my best to live up to my benefactor’s enduring legacy, especially in the field of computer science. After receiving the award in 2021, I continued with my AI Drought Assessment Model development and successfully conducted a field trial on tomato plants where I demonstrated its practical use, potentially saving 26 billion gallons of water in California alone. This project won me not only the first grand award at ISEF 2022 but also a $25,000 Davidson Fellows Scholarship that I can also use for college, as well as the US Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP). I then represented the USA at the Global SJWP in Sweden where I presented my project to the Crown Princess of Sweden, HRH Princess Victoria.

Despite these awards and accolades, I believed my work was not done, so I continued to study hard in high school and was eventually admitted to Gordon E. Moore’s alma mater in my senior year, the University of California, Berkeley. This year is the first time that UC Berkeley is allowing direct admission into their high-demand programs as a freshman. I am proud to be one of their first direct entrants into the Letters and Sciences computer science major. As one of their top applicants, I was also awarded the Regents and Chancellor’s Scholarship – their highest merit scholarship for incoming freshmen. It was during the orientation of this prestigious scholarship that I saw Gordon E. Moore’s name inscribed in one of the buildings on campus, and that moment truly inspired me, and I felt that it was a sign that I am making a step in the right direction in living up to his legacy and ideals.

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2022

Napassorn Litchiowong (Pleng)
Project Title: BiDEx 鈥� A Screening System for Rapid Proactive Detection of Patients With Liver Fluke Infection Using a CNN Model To Detect Orphistorchis viverrini Eggs From Microscopic Fecal Images and a NN Model for Infection Risk Assessment
Job Title: Intern at National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC); Co-Founder BiDEx

How old were you when you won the Gordon E. Moore Award, and what have you been up to since then?

I received the award when I was 17 years old. Since then, my passion for helping my community has led me to develop projects like a video call chatbot that utilized AI techniques to detect depression in teenagers. Now, at 18, I am determined to continue creating projects that embody the spirit of the award, striving to leave a lasting, positive impact on the world.

How did winning the Gordon E. Moore Award at ISEF impact your life and career goals?

It has had a profound impact on my life and the lives of young people around me. Our project 鈥淏iDEx鈥�, aimed at assisting with local diseases in our country, sparked a wave of inspiration among my peers. Students in my school began to develop projects addressing local problems across diverse fields like science, medicine, art, and politics, creating positive change within our community.

This award has fueled my own passion to contribute further to society. The award’s identity has become the guiding mission of my life鈥攖o help others. This has influenced my career goals as well. No longer solely focused on technology, I am now determined to study public policy and government. My aim is to harness technology’s potential and advocate for its integration into nationwide systems that will alleviate the suffering of countless people.

How do you believe you are living up to Gordon E.  Moore鈥檚 legacy and ideals in your current work or studies?

I endeavor to create solutions that address social issues and improve lives. Alongside my projects, I also plan to pursue college majors that enable me to examine the wider implications of technology and find ways to use it for the greater good. I hope to contribute to a lasting, positive impact on society, aligning with Gordon E. Moore’s vision and values.

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2022

Chris Tidtijumreonpon
Project Title: BiDEx 鈥� A Screening System for Rapid Proactive Detection of Patients With Liver Fluke Infection Using a CNN Model To Detect Orphistorchis viverrini Eggs From Microscopic Fecal Images and a NN Model for Infection Risk Assessment
Currently: Studying Chinese at the University of Chengdu and, Co-Founder BiDEx

How old were you when you won the Gordon E. Moore Award, and what have you been up to since then? How old are you now?

I was 16 years old when I won the Gordon E. Moore Award and am 17 now. When my team received the Gordon E. Moore Award, we were still in 12th grade, so after the competition we mainly prepared for college admissions. After we graduated near the end of February, (Thailand’s curriculum schedule is a little different from the U.S.) we all went our separate ways. I came to study Chinese in Chengdu University’s language course to prepare to study in a Chinese university. 

How did winning the Gordon E. Moore Award at ISEF impact your life and career goals?

Winning the Gordon E. Moore Award opened up many more opportunities for me university-wise. This award gave me more confidence in my ability to learn and do things, knowing that if I try hard enough, I can solve all problems which I face. It also gave me a better understanding about myself to choose the right career path that I am certain will suit me. 

How do you believe you are living up to Gordon E. Moore鈥檚 legacy and ideals in your current work or studies?

I am currently working to improve my abilities in order to help the people of the world, similar to the project I made. I know that the world is not perfect, so there will always be problems no matter how much they are solved, but I just wish to solve at least one of these problems whether big or small.

Discover the incredible innovation and scientific brilliance at this year鈥檚 Regeneron ISEF in Dallas, Texas! Explore all the finalists鈥� projects at  and catch the Grand Awards Ceremony on May 19 from 9:00 a.m. 鈥� 11:30 a.m. CT, where the winner of the top awards will be announced, including this year鈥檚 Gordon E. Moore Award winner: . Can鈥檛 watch live? Catch it on-demand on YouTube. Join us in celebrating the next generation of scientists and engineers as they tackle some of the world鈥檚 most pressing issues!

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Let鈥檚 hear more from him below.

What does it mean to you to come in as the top winner at ISEF 2022?

Winning ISEF has meant a lot to me because I am very passionate about the research that I do, and I put a tremendous amount of effort into my work (over 1,000 hours to complete my ISEF project from initial concept to completed study). I did not pursue my research to win competitions, but it is very gratifying to have my work recognized on such a grand scale. Winning the competition has also meant that I now have the money to pay for college, allowing me to further my passion and career aspirations in engineering.

What was your most memorable experience from ISEF?

Besides winning the competition, my favorite experience was making new friends on judging day. Judging day was very busy, but I got the chance to speak with the participants whose booths were adjacent to mine in between my interactions with judges. I not only got to talk with them about their research but also about their journey to ISEF and a little about what their life is like at home. It was nice to hear the different stories and have casual conversations apart from the more technical presentations I gave that day. Even after the competition ended, I stayed in touch with a few of the participants and became good friends with them in the process.

Give us an update on any notable things you鈥檝e been up to since ISEF.

Since competing at ISEF, I have continued my research on electric motor design beyond the initial study that I presented at the competition. I recently acquired access to electromagnetic simulation software, and I am currently learning how to use it. Once I am proficient with the tool, I will be able to conduct simulated experiments on my electric motor, which will give me deeper, more accurate insights into the performance of the new design I created.

Which sci-fi advancement do you wish we had by now?

One sci-fi advancement that I wish humanity had by now is a technology that would allow humans to instantly download information into their minds. The ability for people to learn new things is a limiting factor for the rate of technological progress as each generation starts from scratch, meaning that people must devote significant portions of their life to learning so that they can even begin to help advance technology. If every person could instantly download all the current information that humanity collectively has, each generation could focus solely on discovering new information instead of starting out learning information that the previous generation already knew. I believe that this kind of advancement would increase the rate of technological progress to an unimaginable level.

What would you invent if you had all the resources in the world?

This would take more resources than the entire world has to offer, but if obtaining the necessary resources was not a problem, I would design a Dyson sphere that surrounds the sun to capture significant amounts of its solar output. Such a device could not only power the entire world for billions of years but also harness enough energy to accomplish more extravagant feats, like transporting the entire solar system to different parts of the universe so that it can be explored without having to leave the planet.

What would you say to inspire the next generation of scientists?

To the next generation of scientists, I would say: there is no need to wait until college or a job to start pursuing 中文无码. Though a lack of resources can often be a barrier to entry for 中文无码 research, especially for young people like me, I have come to find that there are ways around limited resources. When I was working on my project, I did not have the necessary equipment to conduct my study or even a mentor to help me when I faced issues, but I ended up gathering accurate data nonetheless using what I had available, and I solved problems myself through lots of trial and error. In fact, minimal resources can sometimes lead to more creative solutions to problems and provide valuable learning opportunities. If there is something in 中文无码 that seems interesting, do not wait to start exploring it.

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Thomas was inspired to create the hand after learning about the rescue robots that were used to clean up the damage caused by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The fingers on a glove are connected to a control board that uses data from the device to prepare and send instructions to the hand, which then mimics the glove-wearer’s movements remotely. Through his design process, Thomas sought to ensure that the controls for his robotic hand would be simple and intuitive. In addition to his impressive achievements, Thomas is also passionate about encouraging the next generation of scientists. He believes that science is essential to improving our understanding of the natural world and enhancing our quality of life. He encourages anyone with a passion for science to join the conversation and contribute their unique perspectives, as diversity of thought is at the heart of scientific progress.

Let鈥檚 hear more from Thomas below.

Which scientist 鈥� alive or deceased 鈥� would you want to solve scientific mysteries with and why?

There are several scientists that I would love to work with, but my answer right now would be Carlo Rovelli. He is a quantum physicist, which is fascinating to me, but he is also an amazing author and scientific communicator. I have read all his books and his most recent one in part details his interesting understanding of the connection and balance between science and the arts, as well as philosophy and politics. He would be a fascinating person to talk to and I think it would be amazing to work with him. 

What would you invent if you had all the resources in the world?

I would want to create low-cost prescription drugs and other medical equipment. This would be a really effective way to help a lot of people and something that is in many respects possible with enough resources. 

What would you like to be most renowned for?

I would like to be the most renowned for making a positive impact on the lives of as many people as possible. An impact that is diversified and not necessarily utilitarian, but that moves society to a better position as a whole. 

What about your experience at 中文无码鈥檚 middle school 中文无码 competition surprised you the most?

I was surprised most by how truly welcoming and kind everyone was. I loved talking to everyone at the competition and had several really interesting discussions with everyone. I still keep in touch with several people from the competition.

What was your most favorite memorable experience from the competition?

It is hard to pinpoint one most memorable experience from the competition since the whole experience was so memorable. If I had to choose one though it would be the awards ceremony at the Kennedy Center. It was really cool to have the awards ceremony hosted there, and I enjoyed talking to the people at my table. 

The application for the 2023 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC) is now open! The deadline is June 14, 2023 at 8p.m. ET. Learn more here. The Thermo Fisher JIC (formerly known as the Broadcom MASTERS) is 中文无码鈥檚 national 中文无码 competition for middle school students, sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Nominees are chosen among the top 10% of the 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade competitors at Society-affiliated science and engineering fairs in the United States.

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Ariella Blackman
Harrison High School (Purchase, New York)

Ariella plays the flute and piccolo in her school鈥檚 concert band, chamber ensemble and marching band. Last year, she played flute in the Macy鈥檚 Great American Marching Band, performing on national television in the 2022 Macy鈥檚 Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. She has also performed as a singer in several musical theater productions and taught herself how to play the ukulele.

August Deer
Geffen Academy at UCLA (Venice, California)

August is a magician, a Junior Member of the esteemed Magic Castle and an accomplished pianist who performed last year at the . He is also a member of his school鈥檚 theater program, where he contributes to all facets of their productions: acting, writing, directing, composing music and even designing props.

Angie Fogarty
Greenwich High School (Old Greenwich, Connecticut)

A music lover through and through, Angie鈥檚 wide-ranging musical taste is reflected in her curated library of 85 Spotify playlists鈥攁nd counting. She also plays the drums and the violin and enjoys video production.

Elane Kim
Stanford University Online High School (Walnut Creek, California)

Elane is a creative writer and author who recently published a volume of short stories, called , through Bull City Press. She is also the founding Editor-in-Chief of , an online publication dedicated to championing climate awareness through the vehicles of art and writing, aiming to bridge science and the humanities.

Evan Kim
Tesla 中文无码 High School (Redmond, Washington)

A lifelong musician, Evan has played piano since he was 4-years-old and violin since he was 6. His dedication and love of playing music has taken him near and far鈥擣rom playing recitals for seniors at local retirement homes, all the way to performing piano at Carnegie Hall and violin with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

Ozioma Obi
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (Greenville, North Carolina)

A passionate violinist and composer, Ozioma founded a violin/viola duet group with his best friend called Ford & Ozi. They have used their performances to raise money for hurricane relief efforts. Always searching for ways to combine his love of science and music, in tenth grade Ozioma studied the physics behind sound production to build a homemade guzheng, a traditional Chinese string instrument.

Kevin Zhu
Jericho Senior High School (Jericho, New York)

A classical pianist who made his solo recital debut at age9, Kevin has performed around the world on storied stages including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Burgos Cathedral in Spain. He also plays cello, sings in the Julliard Pre-College Chorus and is a founding member and current CEO/Editor-in-Chief of , an umbrella organization promoting teenage mental health through the creative arts.

Sophie Zhu
Williamsville East High School (East Amherst, New York)

Outside of math, Sophie loves writing poetry and experimental fiction, as well as reading books and articles on cultural criticism and literary theory. Sophie is also an avid pianist who describes her most memorable solo performance as a Chopin impromptu in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.Her most memorable ensemble performance is playing a jazz accompaniment for her school’s winter concert.

You can learn more about the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists by visiting the聽Virtual Public Exhibition of Projects or by watching the .

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Kamisi Adetunji
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (Durham, North Carolina)

Kamisi founded , a group which distributes volunteer-created letters and artwork to local seniors. SMS gives volunteers across the Durham community a chance to be creative while creating new connections and turning the tide against the sense of loneliness and isolation many seniors have reported feeling since the beginning of the pandemic.

Ariella Blackman
Harrison High School (Purchase, New York)

Passionate about promoting gender equality in 中文无码, Ariella developed her program to inspire young girls to explore scientific fields. Through the program, she creates content, delivers presentations and designs hands-on activities that teach local Girl Scouts both about 中文无码 fields and the history of women trailblazers in the sciences. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 change the discrimination of the past,鈥� said Ariella, 鈥淏ut by educating future generations, I can motivate them to persist.鈥�

Corona Chen
The University of Chicago Laboratory High School (Chicago, Illinois)

Upon completing her first full science research project in the tenth grade, Corona was shocked to discover that students at her school did not have a way to participate in local science fairs鈥攕o she decided to do something about it. She founded her school鈥檚 Science Fair and Research Club, then worked with officials to create an avenue to allow her and her peers to participate in a local fair. On this work, Corona says, 鈥淚 am proud to make the Science Fair and Research Club a sustainable platform at my school to spark students’ interest in 中文无码 research and promote ideas of the future.鈥�

Madeleine de Belloy
Lyc茅e Fran莽ais de San Francisco (Tiburon, California)

Madeleine created a platform, called , on which she shares resources for adopting more climate-friendly diets. She also designed a game that teaches people the benefits of entomophagy (the practice of eating bugs) and other sustainable eating methods.

Cindy DeDianous
Scarsdale High School (Scarsdale, New York)

Cindy cofounded and is Editor-in-Chief of the , her high school’s 中文无码 magazine. She launched the publication as a way to communicate scientific information to her peers, as well as create a community for students interested in the intersection of 中文无码, the humanities and design. She also founded the Social Issues Book Group at her local library, where members read books considering important social issues, then design projects to work toward solutions.

Ambika Grover
Greenwich High School (Riverside, Connecticut)

Ambika founded , an organization with a twofold mission of teaching local students the foundations of programming and giving back to the Greenwich community. They achieve these goals by designing and delivering engaging classes, while donating 100% of proceeds from student tuition to local nonprofit organizations.

Hannah Guan
BASIS San Antonio Shavano Campus (San Antonio, Texas)

Inspired by the long two-hour drives she made to Austin in order to attend Math Circle activities, Hannah was determined to create more opportunities in mathematics closer to home. 鈥淎 student’s educational opportunities shouldn’t depend on where they were born,鈥� said Hannah, so she founded to provide greater access to 中文无码 education in her hometown.

Ishika Nag
Oviedo High School (Oviedo, Florida)

Ishika founded an engineering club for underrepresented minorities called ‘Gear Up!’ to inspire young people to share her passion for 中文无码. Based within her local Boys & Girls Club, the group works to help young people realize their potential while having fun building aluminum-foil boats, paper-cup zip lines, popsicle stick catapults, spaghetti towers and much more.

Diego Emilio Suchenski Loustaunau
Massachusetts Academy of Math & Science (Worcester, Washington)

Along with some of his friends, Diego cofounded , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality education in computer science-related disciplines, including computer programming, machine learning and electrical engineering. With a goal of making computer science education more accessible (and less dependent on rote memorization), Program Adagrad is rooted in project-based problem solving.

You can learn more about the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists by visiting the Virtual Public Exhibition of Projects. Stay tuned for the Regeneron Science Talent Search winners鈥� announcement tonight, March 14. 鈥痶o watch the awards ceremony live where American broadcaster, Soledad O鈥橞rien, will announce the winner of the $250,000 top award.

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Linden James
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (Durham, NC)

With an interest in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Linden researched a thyroid hormone treatment addressing neurological trauma using the model聽Galleria mellonella. 鈥淢ost treatment plans around TBI focus on preventative care,鈥� Linden explained. 鈥淚 found that Galleria mellonella鈥檚 thyroid hormone T3, which is equivalent to a human thyroid hormone, is effective at treating the signs of a traumatic brain injury.鈥� Linden is interested in pursuing science policy to advocate for student-athletes. In the future, they also aspire to help provide equitable care to low- and middle-income countries, where 80% of traumatic brain injuries occur and treatment is inaccessible.

Elane Kim
Stanford University Online High School (Redwood City, CA)

Inspired by the impact loss of taste can have on a patient鈥檚 health and overall recovery from long-term diseases, Elane鈥檚 research focused on the effects chemotherapy can have on taste stem cells. She found that, regardless of location, chemotherapy drastically increases taste receptor cell loss. 鈥淭hese findings help us get one step closer to finding solutions to taste loss associated with chemotherapy, COVID-19, aging and beyond,鈥� says Elane. She plans to explore how her current methodology can tell us more about how COVID affects taste loss.

Ryan Lee
Palo Alto High School (Palo Alto, CA)

Ryan wanted to know how mitochondria play a role in the structural plasticity of neurons in the brain. He found that when mitochondria are impaired, it affects a cell鈥檚 energy production and how they respond to new information, impacting structural plasticity. 鈥淢y results help pave the way for potential therapeutic approaches to treating neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson鈥檚 disease and Alzheimer鈥檚,鈥� he says. Ryan encourages anyone interested in applying to STS to plan ahead due to the very long application process. He advises his peers to follow their passions in order for good things to come.

Max Misterka
Misterka Homeschool (Harrisonburg, VA)

Max studied q-calculus, a version of traditional calculus, and found a way to generalize it. He proved many things using his new generalization, which he calls s-calculus, that are comparable to results found using q-calculus. Max wants to further generalize s-calculus and hopes his research will be helpful in the field of quantum physics. 鈥淪o far, my favorite part of STS finals week has been hanging out with all of the finalists in the lounge,鈥� shared Max. 鈥淚 think the dance party is going to be really fun!鈥�

Lavanya Natarajan
Viera High School (Viera, FL)

Lavanya created an inexpensive device to monitor methane emissions in landfills, which could help landfill engineers capture methane and lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Lavanya plans to further her research by using a drone and infrared spectroscopy to monitor and collect data from different methane hotspots in a landfill. How did Lavanya react to being named a finalist? 鈥淚 was really surprised, I wasn鈥檛 expecting it at all,鈥� she shared.

Emily Ocasio
New School of Northern Virginia (Fairfax, VA)

Using ChatGPT, Emily analyzed news articles from the Boston Globe to determine whether humanizing language was used when describing homicide victims. She found that Black male victims are 30% more likely to receive less humanizing coverage than their white counterparts. What can we do to prevent further media bias? 鈥淲e need to be aware of the communities we are leaving behind in our content and media coverage because even though we may not be overtly discriminating or speaking negatively about certain groups, the fact that we aren鈥檛 elaborating on certain instances shapes the communities that we care about,鈥� explained Emily.

Ethan Zhou

McLean High School (Mclean, VA)

Ethan鈥檚 project studied the Online Learning of Smooth Functions. He says online learning is a branch of machine learning which continuously receives data gradually instead of all at once. Ethan says his research can be useful to algorithms that create models which evolve over time, like predicting the weather or stock changes. 鈥淏eing a finalist is pretty crazy,鈥� shared Ethan. 鈥淪eeing everyone鈥檚 projects and meeting everyone has been great. I鈥檓 just really grateful to be here.鈥�

You can watch every panel interview from the Public Exhibition of Projects on the . Stay tuned for the Regeneron Science Talent Search winners鈥� announcement on the evening of March 14.鈥痶o watch the awards ceremony livestream when the winner of the $250,000 top award will be announced.

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Meet the finalists who are showing their skills in either of these two activities:

Angela Chen
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (Durham, NC)

Angela grew up playing chess and loved the game so much that she decided to cofound her nonprofit , which provides accessible and affordable chess resources to marginalized communities and increased outreach to female players, allowing her to bring 鈥渃hess to all.鈥� Angela hopes her initiative will continue to empower female chess competitors nationwide.

Linda He
Commonwealth School (Boston, MA)

In addition to her love of math, Linda loves the sport of fencing. She is a nationally ranked fencer and has competed in the Massachusetts State Championship, Fencing North American Cup and on the USFA Fencing All-American First Team. Linda says her parents consider her their 鈥渨ild child,鈥� since she insisted on doing 中文无码 and fencing instead of piano or calligraphy.

Emily Kim
Jericho Senior High School (Jericho, NY)

Emily competes on her high school鈥檚 varsity fencing team and loves its similarities to 中文无码. 鈥淎s both a scientist and athlete, I believe the solution to my research is evident in the noble sport of fencing,鈥� she shares. 鈥淔encing is, in essence, a game of speed and wits. For instance, while fencers must act quickly if they want to attack, they must also apply a methodical mindset to outsmart their opponent. Similarly, my research question must be approached with both speed and logic.鈥�

Joseph Robertazzi
Ossining High School (Ossining, NY)

When Joseph isn鈥檛 researching the relationship between the Earth鈥檚 magnetic field and bird migration, he says, 鈥淚 usually enjoy playing multiplayer video games with my friends ranging from chill games like Minecraft to strategic ones like chess.鈥�

Ellen Xu
Del Norte High School (San Diego, CA)

Ellen is a nationally and internationally ranked fencer. 鈥淲hen I was 10, I accidentally walked into a room of fencers hitting each other with electric swords… and I’ve been hooked ever since!鈥� she shared. 鈥淔encing is also called 鈥榩hysical chess鈥� for its mental and physical prowess. I’m constantly forced to think fast on my feet and outsmart my opponent. It’s simply the most exhilarating game of chess and brains that I’ve ever played – and I’m deeply in love with it!鈥�

Jeffrey Xu
Lowell High School (San Francisco, CA)

What was Jeffrey doing when he got the call that he would be a Regeneron STS Finalist? 鈥淚 was playing chess on my laptop when I heard my phone ring,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 thought it was a scam call at first, but I decided to give it a chance and answer it. Good thing I didn’t hang up!鈥�

You can learn more about the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists during a  on March 12 beginning at 1:30p.m. ET. Stay tuned for the Regeneron Science Talent Search winners鈥� announcement on the evening of March 14.鈥痶o watch the awards ceremony live where Soledad O鈥橞rien will announce the winner of the $250,000 top award.

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• Self-described as 鈥渄o-it-yourselfers,鈥� many finalists enjoy the challenge of hands-on projects. Whether the challenge includes building a bed frame and nightstand, creating a custom backpack, or designing room d茅cor, these finalists know how to bring ideas to life by getting hands on!
• Inspired to help the next generation of STS applicants, one finalist volunteers with her school鈥檚 Junior Scientific Innovators program, helping eighth graders with research projects. She enjoys helping students become more comfortable in the lab and assisting them with a variety of experiments.
• This year鈥檚 cohort is a group of globetrotters! One finalist has traveled to a total of 33 different countries! Another finalist has visited five of the seven new Wonders of the World! Others have virtually visited countries through the online game .
• One finalist makes sure she remembers her dreams by keeping a dream journal. She says reliving her alternate lives is exhilarating鈥攅specially if her dreams include meeting Chris Evans in Siberia or slaying giant gummy bears.
• Outside of 中文无码, one student has a passion for rhythmic gymnastics. For 11 years, she has traveled across the country for competitions, won national awards and performed during school assemblies.
• Mastering fly fishing is a main priority for one finalist. Once she鈥檚 accomplished that, she plans to learn to tie flies, so she can 鈥渞eplace all the flies I have lost to the trees.鈥�
• In her spare time, one student saves lives. As soon as she was old enough, she donated blood and applied to become an emergency medical technician (EMT) at her local fire department, while also overcoming her fear of needles.
• As an avid rock collector since he was 6-years-old, one finalist has collected hundreds of rocks and unique minerals from all over the world, visiting mining sites and rock expositions to expand his collection. He says collecting rocks sparked his love for chemistry and geology.

The full list of finalists can be found here. The finalists will compete in Washington, D.C. from March 9-15 for more than $1.8 million in awards.聽

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