Anushka Naiknaware | |
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Born | 2003 (age 20–21) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Chitosan and Carbon Nanoparticle Based Biocompatible Sensor for Wound Management |
Awards | Winner in
Google Science Fair (2016)
[1]
First Place in Mathematics Broadcom MASTERS (2016) Minor Planet 33118 Naiknaware discovered by MIT LINEAR Lincoln laboratory is named after her [2] Teen Vogue 21 Under 21 (2017) [3] Research Science Institute, Center for Excellence in Education (2020) |
Anushka Naiknaware, pronounced [əˈnʊʂkaː naːi:kanəʋərɛː] (born 2003 in Portland, Oregon) is an Indian-American inventor, scientist and speaker. She is known for being the youngest person to win the Google Science Fair Award in 2016. [5] Born in Portland, Naiknaware created a Chitosan and Carbon Nanoparticle Based Biocompatible Sensor for Wound Management smart bandage that alerts doctors when it needs to be changed. [6] [7]
In 2020 she was part of Research Science Institute (RSI) conducted by Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) which brings together top STEM talent from around the world. [8] [9] Since 2021 she is attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an undergraduate student. [10]
She was awarded the Lego Education Builder Award. [11] She also won the first place in Mathematics STEM Award at the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS competition. [12] In 2017, she was honored 21 Under 21 at Teen Vogue Summit by Teen Vogue Magazine published by Condé Nast. [13] A minor planet, 33118 Naiknaware, discovered by MIT LINEAR Lincoln laboratory is named after her. [14]
In 2021 she was a State of Oregon Legislative Intern where she worked for representative Susan McLain. There she provided critical COVID-19 scientific analytics for decision making. [15]
In 2017 she was invited to speak at TED Conference. [16] As a TED Speaker [17] , the talk was published in 2018. [18] She is a speaker and advocates passion for innovation and STEM, especially for girls. [19] [20]
Anushka Naiknaware | |
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Born | 2003 (age 20–21) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Chitosan and Carbon Nanoparticle Based Biocompatible Sensor for Wound Management |
Awards | Winner in
Google Science Fair (2016)
[1]
First Place in Mathematics Broadcom MASTERS (2016) Minor Planet 33118 Naiknaware discovered by MIT LINEAR Lincoln laboratory is named after her [2] Teen Vogue 21 Under 21 (2017) [3] Research Science Institute, Center for Excellence in Education (2020) |
Anushka Naiknaware, pronounced [əˈnʊʂkaː naːi:kanəʋərɛː] (born 2003 in Portland, Oregon) is an Indian-American inventor, scientist and speaker. She is known for being the youngest person to win the Google Science Fair Award in 2016. [5] Born in Portland, Naiknaware created a Chitosan and Carbon Nanoparticle Based Biocompatible Sensor for Wound Management smart bandage that alerts doctors when it needs to be changed. [6] [7]
In 2020 she was part of Research Science Institute (RSI) conducted by Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) which brings together top STEM talent from around the world. [8] [9] Since 2021 she is attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an undergraduate student. [10]
She was awarded the Lego Education Builder Award. [11] She also won the first place in Mathematics STEM Award at the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS competition. [12] In 2017, she was honored 21 Under 21 at Teen Vogue Summit by Teen Vogue Magazine published by Condé Nast. [13] A minor planet, 33118 Naiknaware, discovered by MIT LINEAR Lincoln laboratory is named after her. [14]
In 2021 she was a State of Oregon Legislative Intern where she worked for representative Susan McLain. There she provided critical COVID-19 scientific analytics for decision making. [15]
In 2017 she was invited to speak at TED Conference. [16] As a TED Speaker [17] , the talk was published in 2018. [18] She is a speaker and advocates passion for innovation and STEM, especially for girls. [19] [20]