Biography:
Ishika is a dual-enrolled high-school student at Seminole State College and the University of Central Florida. Ishika has three journal publications and has two patents pending. Her work has won several awards including a grand award at the International Science and Engineering Fair, the Sigma-Xi Interdisciplinary Award in Environmental Challenges, the Sustainable Earth Innovation Award from Arizona State University, and a grant from the National Science Foundation. In addition, she has founded an Engineering Club for under-represented kids at the local Boys & Girls Club, where she inspires and motivates the kids into STEM education through hands-on learning experiences.
Title : Development of an engineered face mask with optimized nanoparticle layering for filtration of air pollutants and viral pathogens