Meet the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Winner who, at 14 years old, has made a discovery that could lead to a treatment for COVID-19.

Meet the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Winner who, at 14 years old, has made a discovery that could lead to a treatment for COVID-19.

CSFJ is thrilled to share our interview with Anika Cherbolu, America’s Top Young Scientist of 2020. Anika is 14 and from Frisco, Texas. She recently won the 3M Science Challenge for her work discovering a novel small molecule which shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment. This work garnered Anika national praise, as she has been interviewed by Chris Cuomo on CNN and has been featured in numerous publications. In addition to her title, Anika has won a Discovery Education trip and $25,000 USD, a portion of which she plans to donate to her non-profit, AcademyAid. CSFJ interviewed Anika about her project and the importance of mentorship in youth science initiatives. We hope you find Anika’s story to be inspirational and thought provoking!