Gitanjali Rao

Video: Gitanjali Rao, TIME’s first-ever Kid of the Year

By Lisa McDonald / December 9, 2020

From gun control advocacy to climate change activism, young people are increasingly speaking up and making their voices heard on an international stage. In recognition of the tremendous influence that young people carry today, Time announced its first-ever Kid of the Year, 15-year-old materials scientist and inventor Gitanjali Rao.

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Video: 11-year-old develops lead-detecting device using carbon nanotubes, earns title of America’s Top Young Scientist

By Faye Oney / October 25, 2017

An 11-year-old recently earned the distinction of America’s Top Young Scientist along with a $25,000 prize when she created a device that detects lead in water. The device incorporates carbon nanotubes and pairs with a mobile app to immediately provide water quality data.

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