Grade 8 Student Selected as Broadcom MASTERS Semifinalist
Grade 8 student Srimayi Mulukutla was selected as one of the Society for Science & the Public and Broadcom Foundation’s 2017 Top 300 competitors in the seventh annual Broadcom MASTERS for her project, “Antibacterial Effects of Copper Surfaces.”
Broadcom MASTERS is the nation's most prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) competition for Middle School students. The Broadcom MASTERS, a program founded and produced by the Society for Science & the Public, seeks to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators who will solve the grand challenges of the future.
Srimayi is one of the top 300 Middle School students selected from a pool of 2,499 entrants and more than 6,000 nominees from across the United States. According to a press release from the Society for Science & the Public, these competitors were evaluated by a panel of distinguished scientists, engineers and educators. The students were judged on creativity and originality of their science fair project, their ability to engage in analysis of data, and understanding of STEM principles as they relate to the real world.
The next step in the Broadcom MASTERS takes place on September 20, 2017, when 30 finalists will be selected from the top 300 MASTERS. Finalists and one parent or guardian will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the Broadcom MASTERS Finals Week competition from October 20-24, 2017. Finalists will present their research and compete in hands-on challenges for top prizes, including funds to attend a STEM summer camp, iPads, and the Samueli Prize of $25,000.
Congratulations, Srimayi!
