Anushka Naiknaware

Anushka Naiknaware, pronounced [əˈnʊʂkaː naːi:kanəʋərɛː] (born 2003 in Portland, Oregon) is an Indian-American inventor, scientist and speaker. She is known for being the youngest person to win the Google Science Fair Award in 2016.[5] Born in Portland, Naiknaware created a Chitosan and Carbon Nanoparticle Based Biocompatible Sensor for Wound Management smart bandage that alerts doctors when it needs to be changed.[6][7]

Anushka Naiknaware
Born2003 (age 19–20)
NationalityAmerican
Known forChitosan and Carbon Nanoparticle Based Biocompatible Sensor for Wound Management
AwardsWinner in Google Science Fair (2016)[1]

First Place in Mathematics Broadcom MASTERS (2016)

Minor Planet 33118 Naiknaware discovered by MIT LINEAR Lincoln laboratory is named after her [2]

Teen Vogue 21 Under 21 (2017) [3]

Honored OMSI Teen (2018) [4]

Research Science Institute, Center for Excellence in Education (2020)

In 2020 she was part of Research Science Institute (RSI) conducted by Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) which brings together top STEM talent from around the world.[8][9] Since 2021 she is attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an undergraduate student.[10]

She was awarded the Lego Education Builder Award.[11] She also won the first place in Mathematics STEM Award at the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS competition.[12] In 2017, she was honored 21 Under 21 at Teen Vogue Summit by Teen Vogue Magazine published by Condé Nast.[13] A minor planet, 33118 Naiknaware, discovered by MIT LINEAR Lincoln laboratory is named after her.[14]

In 2021 she was a State of Oregon Legislative Intern where she worked for representative Susan McLain. There she provided critical COVID-19 scientific analytics for decision making.[15]

In 2017 she was invited to speak at TED Conference.[16] As a TED Speaker[17] , the talk was published in 2018.[18] She is a speaker and advocates passion for innovation and STEM, especially for girls.[19][20]

References
  1. "Beaverton girl makes bandage breakthrough wows Google, wins $15,000". The Oregonian.
  2. "Planet 33118 NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Caltech, Orbit Reference".
  3. "Teen Vogue 21 Under 21 2017: They are the faces of the future". Teen Vogue.
  4. "Record-Breaking OMSI Gala Raises Over $1 Million in Support of Science Education".
  5. "Associated Press News, Oregon teen's bandage invention wows Google judges".
  6. "13-Year-Old Anushka Naiknaware is Already an Award-Winning Inventor". Amy Poehler's Smart Girls. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  7. Brookshire, Bethany. "Teen prints a device to help keep wounds dry". Science News for Students. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  8. "2020 Rickoids". Center for Excellence in Education.
  9. "RSI List of Students 2020" (PDF). Center for Excellence in Education.
  10. "This Oregon Teen is Transforming the World With STEM". Channel Kindness, Born This Way Foundation.
  11. "Oregon teen's bandage invention wows Google judges".
  12. Perkins, Sid (3 November 2016). "Rocket nozzle research propels teen to big win". Science News for Students. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  13. "Teen Vogue 21 Under 21 2017: They are the faces of the future". Teen Vogue.
  14. "Planet 33118 NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Caltech, Orbit Reference".
  15. "Oregon State Legislature".
  16. "TED Blog: A glimpse of a bold new future".
  17. "TED Speaker Anushka Naiknaware, Scientist".
  18. "TED Talk : A teen scientist's invention to help wounds heal".
  19. "TEDxGateway Mumbai Profile".
  20. "Anushka Naiknaware at TEDxGateway Mumbai".
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