Mary Kay Inc. awarded grants totaling nearly $10,000 to five high school students who presented projects focused on finding cures for cancers affecting women, sustainable packaging innovation and environmental protections at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles.
Grant recipients include:
- First Prize: Keshvee Sekhda and Nyambura Sallinen
IdentiCan: An app utilizing AI technology to identify cancerous tumors with 99.6% accuracy - Second Prize: Madalena Filipe and Frederico Mauritty
HidroQapa: Creating sustainable, biodegradable materials from crustacean shells, helping to reduce waste and environmental pollution - Third Prize: Carolina de Araujo Pereira da Silva
Rock the Metals: Investigating how manganese and metal transporters affect cancer cell behavior
“These future STEM leaders demonstrated innovative research, creative solutions, and novel approaches to complex problems that will directly impact cures for cancer, sustainable business practices, and redefine industry norms,” said Kristin Dasaro, Mary Kay Director, Package Engineering and Sustainability. “We have so much to learn from this next generation and Mary Kay is honored to support them in their STEM journeys.”
