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A Conversation with Victor Cai: 2022 Regeneron STS Finalist | Teen Scientist

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Parkland High School senior Victor Cai stops by to chat with Rayna Malhotra and share the exciting news of being named a Top 40 Finalist in the 81st Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors.

Having already won $25,000 and going for $250,000, Victor breaks down the cutting-edge technology he is developing in his kitchen, right here in the Lehigh Valley.

Teen Scientist with host Rayna Malhotra brings you groundbreaking innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines - entirely from a teenage perspective. Catch it the first Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM following All Things Considered.

(Original air-date: 2/3/22)

Rayna Malhotra, host of Teen Scientist on WDIY aims to bring listeners groundbreaking innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, entirely from a teenage perspective. She is a junior at Moravian Academy in Bethlehem and wants to pursue a career in pharmacology research and drug development.