Shripriya’s winning project, EasyBZ, is a groundbreaking, cost-effective micro-needle patch designed for self-automated drug delivery, offering a painless alternative to traditional pills or needles
Shripriya Kalbhavi, a remarkable ninth grader hailing from Lynbrook High School in California, secured the second position at the esteemed 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a highly competitive science contest tailored for middle school students in the United States, as per reports from IANS.
For her outstanding achievement, Kalbhavi was awarded a $2,000 prize. Her winning project, EasyBZ, is a groundbreaking, cost-effective micro-needle patch designed for self-automated drug delivery, offering a painless alternative to traditional pills or needles.
In a heartfelt blog post featured on the 3M Young Scientist Challenge website, Kalbhavi revealed her motivation behind entering the competition. She expressed her desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives through her passion for scientific research and innovation. Kalbhavi, who aspires to become a practicing neurosurgeon, expressed her admiration for the scientists, particularly doctors, who inspire her with their daily efforts to help people.
With a vision to collaborate with a mentor and refine her invention, the BZ reaction-automated micro-needle patches, Kalbhavi aims to make medication more affordable and less painful for patients. Her commitment to improving lives extends beyond her innovative project, as she also hosts a podcast titled ‘Famous Personalities,’ where she explores the lives, accomplishments, and research of women scientists.
Kalbhavi was not the only Indian-American talent shining at the competition. Five other Indian-American teenagers also earned spots in the top 10 finalists, each receiving a $1,000 prize and a $500 gift card.
The coveted title of ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ and a grand prize of $25,000 was awarded to Heman Bekele from Virginia, recognized for his ground-breaking compound-based soap designed for the treatment of skin cancer.
John Banovetz, 3M’s executive vice president, expressed his pride in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, emphasizing the organization’s belief in the power of people, ideas, and science to drive innovation and create a brighter future. The competition has consistently encouraged young innovators to think creatively and apply scientific knowledge to tackle everyday problems, resulting in remarkable solutions and future leaders. The finalists in the challenge were assessed through a series of challenges, including a presentation of their completed innovations.
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