Dogden Middle School student Akshadha Mehta was named among the recipients of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
The 8th grader was the only merit winner from Georgia and one of 30 nationwide honored for “exemplifying a passion for using science to solve everyday problems and improve the world around her,” according to a Cobb County School District release.
“The innovative idea she pitched to the judges is FAP-BRIX: A Practical solution to lessen plastic pollution.”
She submitted a one-to-two minute video explaining an original idea using science to help solve an everyday problem.
Other topics in the challenge include robotics, home improvement, automotive safety, AR/VR and climate technology.
The release said that the entries were evaluated “on their creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills.”
The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is in its 17th year and is offered to students in grades 5-8. Each state merit winner receives special recognition on the challenge website and a prize pack.
“The projects submitted to the 3M Young Scientist Challenge showcase how science is critical to driving progress and delivering sustainable solutions. All these students are already making the world a better place through science, and we applaud each for their innovations,” said Torie Clarke, EVP & Chief Public Affairs Officer at 3M.
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