Kara Fan Wins Top Prize at 2019 3M Young
Scientist Challenge for her Nano-Silver Liquid Bandage
Innovation
3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd), have named
14-year-old Kara Fan from San Diego, California, the winner of the
2019 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist). Kara invented
a first aid liquid bandage using nano-silver technology to reduce
the risk of superbug infections caused by antibiotic overuse.
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Kara Fan named America's Top Young
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Using the biosynthesis method—a multi-step, enzyme-catalyzed
process where substrates are converted into more complex products
in living organisms—Kara created a nano-silver (AgNP) solution
using lemon leaf and silver nitrate to effectively kill and prevent
the growth of bacteria. Her solution was tested using the
Kirby-Bauer Method against Staphylococcus epidermidis, E. coli K12
and Bacillus subtilis on a Petri plate to measure the zone of
inhibition (the circular area around the spot of the antibiotic use
in which bacteria colonies do not grow). Finally, Kara mixed the
nano-silver solution with a water-soluble polymer (PVP) to create
the liquid bandage.
Kara formulated a nano-silver liquid bandage to replace the use
of more commonly used over-the-counter antibiotics ointments and
first aid treatments. With her invention, Kara hopes to reduce the
number of incidents related to drug-resistant infections.
Kara, a ninth-grader at Westview High School, Poway Unified
School District, competed against nine other finalists during a
live competition at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minn.
October 28-29. As the winner of this year’s 3M Young Scientist
Challenge, Kara was awarded the title of “America’s Top Young
Scientist” as well as a $25,000 cash prize and a surprise
destination trip.
“Our communities want science to solve the world’s toughest
challenges; we hear this in our research on the State of Science.
This year’s finalists have truly inspired us with their ingenious
efforts to think innovatively and solve real-world problems,” said
Denise Rutherford, senior vice president, corporate affairs at 3M.
“As a company that remains deeply committed to STEM education and
advancement, we wish this next generation of science leaders the
best on their continued journey. Congratulations to this year’s
winner, Kara Fan, and all our Young Scientist Challenge
finalists.”
As part of the program, challenge finalists had the unique
opportunity to work one on one with a 3M scientist to transform
their ideas from concept to physical prototype as part of the
competition’s mentorship program. Kara was paired with Sara Frisco,
a 3M advanced product development engineer in the commercial
solutions division.
At the final event, finalists presented their inventions to a
panel of scientists and leaders from 3M and Discovery Education. In
addition to presenting their prototypes, finalists were also paired
up to compete in two mini-challenges in which they used 3M
technologies and materials to solve, and were evaluated on skills
such as collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, communication
and problem-solving.
This year’s Young Scientist Challenge finalists received a
variety of prizes from 3M and Discovery Education. The second,
third and fourth place winners each received a $1,000 prize and a
one of a kind destination trip. These extraordinary students
are:
In second place, Caroline Crouchley, an eighth-grader at
Garden City Middle School from Garden City, New York, developed a
sustainable method of public transportation that eliminates the
need for a diesel engine or electric motor in trains.
In third place, Jordan Prawira, an eighth-grader at
Altamont Elementary School from Mountain House, California,
invented a wind turbine inspired by hurricane formation concepts to
improve the performance and efficiency of current wind
turbines.
In fourth place, Camellia Sharma, a seventh-grader at
George H. Moody Middle School from Glen Allen, Virginia, developed
a water leakage detection system to identify underground water
leakage and reduce the estimated 48.6 billion cubic meters of water
lost annually through current distribution systems worldwide.
The fifth through tenth place winners each received a $1,000
prize and a $500 excitations gift card. These
finalists, in alphabetical order by last name, are:
- Samyak Shrimali from Portland, Ore., a ninth-grader at
Jesuit High School
- Reshma Kosaraju from San Jose, Calif., an eighth-grader
at Harker Middle School
- Jaya Choudhary from Canton, Mich., an eighth-grader at
Canton Charter Academy
- Nishant Lahiri from Corning, N.Y., a ninth-grader at
Corning-Painted Post High School
- Faraz Tamboli from Plainsboro, N.J., a seventh-grader at
Community Middle School
- Yosef “Joey” Granillo from University City, Mo., a
sixth-grader at PEGS-Program at Rose Acres Elementary
“Discovery Education is so proud to partner with 3M on the Young
Scientist Challenge and the Young Scientist Lab program,” said
Lori McFarling, president of corporate partnerships, Discovery
Education. “We are all inspired by the finalists’ passion for
solving real-world problems and making the world a better place
through their curiosity, innovation and commitment.”
For the first time in competition history, the 3M Young
Scientist Challenge named a recipient of the inaugural Improving
Lives Award. This year’s winner is Reshma Kosaraju, an
eighth-grader from San Jose, Calif., who was selected through an
online public voting period from October 14-25, 2019. Reshma was
recognized for her innovative solution to prevent and predict
instances of forest fires using machine learning and neural
networks. As part of this recognition, Reshma will receive a one of
a kind destination trip.
The 3M Young Scientist Challenge has awarded hundreds of
thousands of dollars in student prizes, paired students with
world-renowned scientists, and the 3M Young Scientist Lab program
in partnership with Discovery Education has delivered much-needed
science resources to millions of students, teachers, and families
across the country. The challenge targets students during the years
when research shows that their interest in science begins to wane,
and instead encourages them to find creative ways to explore
solving real-world problems using the scientific method. Winners
have gone on to be featured in Forbes magazine’s annual “30 Under
30” list, speak in front of members of Congress and attendees at
the United Nations, meet the President of the United States and
demonstrate inventions on national television programs such as ABC
World News Tonight, Fox & Friends, and The Ellen DeGeneres
Show.
To download hi-resolution images of the 2019 science
competition, click here. For more information on the 2019 3M Young
Scientist Challenge and to learn more about this year’s finalists,
go to www.YoungScientistLab.com. 3M Young Scientist Challenge
materials are also available through Discovery Education Experience
platform.
About 3M: At 3M, we
apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With
$33 billion in sales, our 93,000 employees connect with customers
all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to
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@3MNews.
About Discovery
Education: Discovery Education is the global leader
in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging
content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its
award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia resources, and the
largest professional learning network of its kind, Discovery
Education is transforming teaching and learning, creating immersive
STEM experiences, and improving academic achievement around the
globe. Discovery Education’s services are available in
approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the
U.K. and reach over 5 million educators and 51 million students in
more than 90 countries. Inspired by the global media company
Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts,
states, and like-minded organizations to empower teachers with
customized solutions that support the success of all learners.
Explore the future of education at DiscoveryEducation.com.
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