LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — At 14 years old, Sirish Subash is now America’s “Top Young Scientist.” The 9th-grade student from the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology won the national competition for his invention of PestiSCAND.
Built to use with a phone application, the PestiSCAND device uses machine learning to detect pesticide residues on produce.
11Alive had the chance to interview the “Top Young Scientist” and peer into his mind and thought process when creating PestiSCAND…