Maryland teen wins world's largest high school science competition
Published May 21, 2012
Alerta do AMICOR Jorge Ossanai
- May 15, 2012: Last night, the world's largest high school science research competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public, kicked off with a celebration of the 70 countries represented by the more than 1,500 9th - 12th graders who are competing this week for more than $3 million in awards. (Intel)
- AP Photo/Franka Bruns
A Maryland student was awarded the top prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair on Friday for developing a urine and blood test that detects pancreatic cancer with 90 percent accuracy.
Jack Andraka, 15, claimed the $75,000 prize for his test, which is roughly 28 times cheaper and faster, and over 100 times more sensitive than current tests.
The teen from Crownsville, Md., received the Gordon E. Moore award at a ceremony to mark the conclusion of the week-long science fair in downtown Pittsburgh./.../
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