Gitanjali Rao driven by the concern of availability of clean water, invented a device that detects lead in water at the age of 13. She wanted to share how we can help develop science and encourage children in "STEM".

This unique talk describes the journey of a young girl interested in STEM and an innovation journey that led to "Tethys" lead-detection device inspired by Flint water crisis

"I don't think there should be an age barrier to solving problems," says 13-year-old inventor and scientist Gitanjali Rao. She shares two of her most recent prototypes -- a lead detection device for water and a drug addiction indicator -- and emphasizes the importance of mentors and how they've helped her come far in her already award-winning ca...

In a fascinating talk, applauded with a standing ovation, Gitanjali dazzles the audience with her ideas on innovation, STEM education for girls and what it means to be a child today. She talks about how her device could solve the crisis of clean water in Michigan, India and many other parts of the world. The video also includes a demo to her aw...