Congratulations to the Synopsys Challenge middle school competitors who have won First Place awards at the Broadcom MASTERS competition in Washington, DC!
- Science Award – First place: Pujita Tangirala, Los Gatos, CA, A Green, Low-Cost Adsorbent for the Removal of Dye from Aqueous Solutions
- Technology Award – First place: Herin Kang, Los Gatos, CA, Energy Efficient Oxygen Generator Using Micro Algae as an Alternative to Window Ventilation
- Engineering Award – First place: Andrew Chiang, San Jose, CA, Manipulation of Ultrasonic Force Field
In addition to showcasing their projects for the public, the 30 national finalists also completed a rigorous competition that tested their STEM knowledge as well as their critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration skills. First place winners were awarded $3,500 to support their choice of a STEM summer camp experience in the U.S. Each STEM Award winner also received an iPad.
See the press release for a complete list of winners. The Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars), a program founded and produced by the Society for Science & the Public, encourages middle school students to participate in science fairs, continue their studies in high school and college and enter STEM careers.
