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The Top Young Scientist in America
A YOUNG AND BRIGHT FUTURE FOR SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE 14-YEAR-OLD WHIZ KID CREATES PRODUCE PESTICIDE DETECTOR
When grocery shopping, various fruits and vegetables are typically on your list because they’re good for you, right? Well, imagine getting home, washing your produce, and discovering it still contained pesticide residue. That is precisely what Georgia ninth-grader Sirish Subash is driven to prevent! At just 14 years old, Sirish has created an astounding invention that is making huge waves in the world of science and agriculture: PestiSCAND, an AI-powered handheld device that can detect pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables. Beating out hundreds of other student entries, his remarkable device recently earned him the title “America’s Top Young Scientist” and the first-place prize of $25,000 in the 3M and Discovery Education competition. When testing the device, Sirish used spinach and tomatoes to detect pesticides. This revealed an accuracy rate of over 85%, meeting the competition’s objectives for speed and effectiveness, according to 3M.
Using Food and Drug Administration data, Sirish found that just over 70% of store produce contains pesticide residues. Pesticides are chemically designed to protect crops against pests, weeds, and fungi. But they can also be harmful to humans when consumed and are linked to certain cancers, reproductive issues, and disruptions in vital bodily functions. “The residues can stay on produce after washing, and that's where they've been connected to a variety of health issues. If we could detect them, we could avoid consuming them. We could reduce the risk of those health issues,” Sirish told USA TODAY newspaper. Sirish’s drive and passion for technology extend well beyond the classroom and science competitions. He’s genuinely committed to making a difference and solving problems that impact lives daily. So, congratulations to you, Sirish Subash! Innovation of this magnitude is sure to be a game-changer for not only consumers but farmers as well!
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