Gitanjali Rao honoured at White House for Innovation

To honour International Day of the Girl on October 11, a meeting at the White House called "Girls Leading Change" was conducted. Gitanjali Rao, a remarkable Indian-American adolescent innovator, was honoured with 14 other young women leaders who have made significant contributions to their communities around the United States.

Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, presided over the ceremony and recognized these outstanding individuals for their contributions. Gitanjali Rao, a 17-year-old scientist, received acclaim for her game-changing creation, 'Tethys.'

This gadget uses carbon nanotubes to detect lead compounds in water and then transmits water quality data to a smartphone app, rating it as 'safe’, ''slightly polluted,' or 'critical.' Her work has garnered her multiple awards, including the EPA Presidential Award and the Discovery Education/3M title of America's Top Young Scientist.

In addition to her astounding creation, Gitanjali Rao wrote a book titled 'Young Innovator's Guide to STEM,' which is used as a curriculum in select schools throughout the world. Over 80,000 elementary, middle, and high school students have benefited from her continuous devotion to STEM education.

Gitanjali Rao, who was named Time Magazine's first Kid of the Year in 2020, not only continues to flourish as a scientist and inventor, but she also concentrates on growing her STEM education effort. This Massachusetts Institute of Technology freshman was also named to Forbes' list of 30 Under 30 achievers.

First Lady Jill Biden recognized the outstanding achievements of these young women leaders at the White House ceremony, highlighting their potential and the power of their ingenuity, strength, and optimism to change the country.

She urged people to find inspiration in their own successes and efforts. The event served as a monument to these young women's amazing efforts in crafting a brighter future in their communities and beyond.