wearewakanda:Meet the teen who just won $150,000 for inventing a device to diagnose lung disease Cal
wearewakanda:Meet the teen who just won $150,000 for inventing a device to diagnose lung disease California student Maya Varma has won the top prize for innovation at one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious high school science competitions, taking home $150,000 for inventing a new device to diagnose chronic lung diseases.“I’m so excited. I didn’t expect to receive an award, and it was such a surprise,” Varma said Wednesday in Washington, host city for the competition. “I’m so happy I can share my research with the world and hopefully make a difference.”The 17-year-old built her device out of $35 worth of basic electronics, but it is as accurate as hospital-grade versions that cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars. She hopes it will save lives in developing countries where such a device — called a spirometer — might otherwise be inaccessible… [+]WΛW | Like : Tweet : Pin : Blog#WeAreWakanda -- source link
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