The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium “is designed to challenge and engage students (Grades 9-12) in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Individual students compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of their original research efforts before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers.”

Deepika’s paper and oral presentation won her first place in the Northern New England region, and 2nd place at the National competition held in Hunt Valley, Maryland.