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Article: Young scientists honored for prize work. (Laura E. Becvar, Adam R. Healey, Jonobie D. Baker, Barnas G. Monteith)
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- Science News
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- May 23, 1992
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Laura E. Becvar began the studies underlying her new patent-pending technique for spotting potentially toxic pollutants four years ago, when she was 12. Adam R. Healey, 17, has created an inexpensive biosensor for diagnosing Lyme disease. For their accomplishments, the pair carried home a bevy of awards last week from the 43rd International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held in Nashville, Tenn. Chief among each young researcher's winnings: the top, Glenn T. Seaborg prize, a trip to Stockholm, Sweden, next December that includes attending the Nobel Prize ceremonies.
More than 750 high school scientists exhibited research projects--some of them six years ...