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Sirish Subash, a ninth grader from Snellville, has been named “America’s Top Young Scientist” after winning first place in the prestigious 3M and Discovery Education Middle School Science Competition. His project, PestiSCAND, addresses a pressing concern of pesticide residues that may linger even after washing. Subash’s AI-powered handheld device, also called PestiSCAND, allows consumers to check for pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables from the comfort of their homes. This innovative solution is based on alarming data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which states that 71 percent of produce items contain pesticide residues. These residues have been linked to serious health risks such as brain cancer, leukemia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. He’s a student at Alton C. Crews Middle School in Lawrenceville.
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Sirish Subash named “America’s Top Young Scientist” in a competition
November 2024
Sirish Subash, a ninth grader from Snellville, has been named “America’s Top Young Scientist” after winning first place in the prestigious 3M and Discovery Education Middle School Science Competition. His project, PestiSCAND, addresses a pressing concern of pesticide residues that may linger even after washing. Subash’s AI-powered handheld device, also called PestiSCAND, allows consumers to check for pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables from the comfort of their homes. This innovative solution is based on alarming data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which states that 71 percent of produce items contain pesticide residues. These residues have been linked to serious health risks such as brain cancer, leukemia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. He’s a student at Alton C. Crews Middle School in Lawrenceville.
Read about our other Newsmakers of the Month here:
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