When other 11-year-old children were playing games and watching videos, Gitanjali Rao was very interested in listening to the news of science and technology. And one such day while watching the news, Gitanjali came to know about the high alert of water crisis happening in Finland city of US.
Where the problem of drinking water had increased in the entire city due to the increase in the amount of lead in the water. This news affected Gitanjali Rao a lot and 11-year-old Gitanjali decided that she would do something that she would be able to help the whole city. As water crisis had increased in many places of US, the Environment Protection Agency of us used to go from house to house to collect water samples. In this, she saw her mother who was using a basic test strip to test the water.
Seeing this, Gitanjali tells that she was quite surprised because she did not think this was the right way at all. After Seeing the condition, she got an idea to make a device , With the help of which the amount of lead in water can be easily checked. Gitanjali contacted the researcher of 3M’s manufacturing company and requested to start her research with their help.3M is known for manufacturing consumer electronic components.
3M’s researcher wholeheartedly welcomed Gitanjali and fully supported the idea of her. Finally Gitanjali’s Hidden Talent Journey started from here and lunched the device TETHYS.
At 16 years old, Gitanjali Rao has invented a device to detect lead in water, developed a digital solution to combat cyberbullying, and started a movement to help other kids realize their full potential.
Gitanjali Rao Quotes: We all recognize that technology is a significant part of our lives, yet a balanced use and healthy relationship need to be pursued for our wellbeing. Looking forward to sharing and learning from experts on forming habits and the latest research to improve our digital wellbeing.
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