Peter Hu – Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science, Denton, TX

Project: Novel Thermogelling Dispersions of Polymer Nanoparticles for Controlled Drug Delivery

Peter, 18, knows firsthand the importance of advancements in medical science as his father was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago. This experience inspired Peter to develop a thermogelling dispersion of polymer nanoparticles for controlled drug release to help treat currently incurable diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. In his spare time, Peter enjoys composing music, playing the piano and playing basketball and table tennis.

Elisa Lin – Plano West Senior High School, Plano, TX

Project: Increasing the Performance of Organic Solar Cells and Organic Light Emitting Diodes by Using Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

The earth receives more energy from the sun in one hour than the world uses in a year, yet current solar energy production only accounts for less than .01% of the global energy demand. Elisa was intrigued by the great potential of organic solar cells and wanted to help find the solution. She was inspired by her father, who was persecuted in China and had no access to a formal science education. Thus, he had to teach himself everything he could. In her spare time, Elisa also founded a club that shares fun and safe science projects with autistic children.

Tags: education, Elisa Lin, engineering, Jason Gandleman, Math, Peter Hu, Science, technology

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