Williamson County Schools Gifted families are invited to attend a free, virtual Innovation Session with scientist and speaker Gitanjali Rao on October 15.
Gitanjali Rao, a high school sophomore, is a former Brentwood resident and Williamson County Schools gifted student. She was named America’s Top Young Scientist in 2017 after inventing her rapid lead-detection device, Tethys. Some of her other honors include: Forbes Top 30 Under 30 in Science, 4-time TED speaker; Marvel Hero Project; EPA Presidential Award; INTEL ISEP Finalist; and, most recently, Time Kid of the Year.
Portions of the October 15 event will be recorded for an upcoming CBS television show. All participants are required to (1) pre-register and (2) complete a release for Time and Nickelodeon. If you do not want your child to possibly appear on television, simply check “no” on the release form and keep your camera off during the Zoom meeting.
From the Production Team at Time and Nickelodeon: The Kid of the Year special is highlighting young people from all across the country who are doing incredible things to change the world. Gitanjali is one such kid we are featuring in our show. In telling Gitanjali’s story we will be highlighting the innovation sessions she has conducted all over the world, both big and small. By attending the innovation session on October 15, your child may appear on the special.
MANDATORY - PRE-REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/G3zx8pH7KkwEcBw2A
MANDATORY - ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT RELEASE FORM HERE: https://forms.gle/CaotQamAfk5yDrmY7
This form must be completed by a parent, not a student.
OPTIONAL - SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION TO GITANJALI IN ADVANCE: Email your thoughtful question to jenniferhstockdale@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, October 14 at 12:00 PM. Include student’s full name and grade. Due to time constraints, all questions cannot be answered.
More about Gitanjali:
https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/11-year-girl-inspired-flint-water-crisis-creates/story?id=50559884
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gitanjali_Rao_(scientist)
https://pro-motivate.com/speaker/gitanjali-rao/
This meeting will take place via Zoom.
Order Gitanjali’s book A Young Innovator's Guide to STEM: 5 Steps To Problem Solving For Students, Educators, and Parents here.
Gitanjali’s You Tube Channel