SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 30, 2024Interesting Engineering

14-year-old inventor named America’s top young scientist for pesticide detector

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A 9th-grade student from Georgia won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge for inventing PestiSCAND, an AI-powered device that detects pesticide residues on produce with over 85% accuracy. Sirish Subash aims to make the handheld scanner available to consumers for $20, potentially improving food safety and reducing health risks associated with pesticide consumption.

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