14-year-old who invented soap to treat skin cancer named America’s Top Young Scientist
Source: Courier Journal, October 2023
“America’s Top Young Scientist" is a 14-year-old who invented a soap that treats skin cancer.
Heman Bekele, a ninth grader from Annandale, Virginia, won the prestigious award from 3M and Discovery Education, considered one of the country’s top middle school science competitions.
“I believe that young minds can make a positive impact on the world," Heman said in his submission for the award.
