Weeks after three Plano middle schoolers were named in the Top 300 Young Scientists in the nation, Matthew Kuo has been chosen as one of 30 finalists in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge and is set to go to Washington, D.C. later this month to compete for the top spots.
“We applaud the Top 30 finalists for their creativity and innovation,” said Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News. “Their work reflects the bright future of STEM, importance of encouraging curiosity and the vital need to invest in STEM opportunities for young people.”
Matthew, whose project is titled Factors Affecting Fuel Cell Energy Efficiency, will present on his project comparing wind turbine and battery energy to power his fuel cell based on varying acidities.
“In the past, I have explored solar panels and wind turbines, but this year I wanted to explore something unfamiliar,” Matthew said.
I’ve developed a deep passion for medicine due to a strong scientific background in my family and my dad who works hard every day as a doctor,” he said. “I want my life to involve science, staying at the head of medical advancements.”
