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Shripriya Kalbhavi ranks second in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge
Shripriya Kalbhavi, an Indian American 9th grader secured second place for developing EasyBZ.
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Shripriya Kalbhavi / 3M Press Centre
The top middle school science competition in the US, the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, saw an Indian American youngster from San Jose, California place second. A $2,000 reward will be given to Lynbrook High School student Shripriya Kalbhavi for creating EasyBZ, an affordable microneedle patch that enables self-automated medicine delivery without the need for tablets or needles.
Notably, Heman Bekele of Annandale, Virginia, won the $25,000 first-place prize and the esteemed title of "America's Top Young Scientist" for his compound-based Skin Cancer Treating Soap (SCTS).
“Scientific research and innovations have always interested me, and I find the scientists, especially doctors, all around me to be extremely inspiring because they work to help people every day,” Kalbhavi said according to a blog by 3M.
Additionally, she aspires to become a neurosurgeon as per the blog. “I have always felt a calling towards contributing to my community in the field of medicine, especially when it comes to neuroscience and women’s health, and I would love the opportunity to perform precise work as a neurosurgeon.”
She runs a podcast called “Famous Personalities” where she discusses the experiences and lives of other scientists. “As part of the theme of my show, I research women scientists and speak about their lives, achievements, and research,” she said.
In addition to Kalbhavi, five more Indian American teenagers took home the top ten awards. A $1,000 award and a $500 gift card are given to each of them. Anisha Dhoot of Portland, Oregon, a 9th grader at Westview High School in Beaverton School District, Ishaan Iyer of Rancho Cucamonga, California, a 6th grader at Day Creek Intermediate School in Etiwanda School District, Anish Kosaraju of Saratoga, California, a 9th grader at The Harker School in Campbell Union School District, Adhip Maitra of Oviedo, Florida, a 9th grader at Oviedo High School in Seminole County School District, Shruti Sivaraman of Austin, Texas, an 8th grader at Canyon Vista Middle School in Round Rock Independent School District.
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