Prisha Shroff, a high school student from Arizona, is a compassionate changemaker. Prisha loves to invent: her passion is to create solutions to real world problems by leveraging STEM knowledge. Her notable inventions include GlucoseAssist; an AI-based wildfire prevention, detection and suppression system; a self-cleaning solar panel; AquaSaver, an Arduino-based water leak detection/overflow device; and a solar-powered drone.
Prisha is driven by a desire to offer the same opportunities she gets to others. She has led multiple STEM and coding workshops for underserved students in rural areas. She continues to influence women and girls in STEAM as a flight crew member for the Million Girls Moonshot program, an International Leadership Council Chief Science Officer, and She has also spoken at the United Nations, encouraging youth to be agents of change and take action toward sustainability goals.
She has won numerous awards at national and state level including Broadcom Masters Winner being the 1st girl in AZ to get the award and thousands of dollars in scholarship.
Iraj Shroff has been driven by a passion for problem-solving throughout his five-year research career. His innovative research has earned him recognition as an ISEF finalist and a National STEM Challenge finalist, as well as awards including the Stockholm Junior Water Prize State Winner 2024 and the 3M Young Scientist Challenge State Merit Winner 2022. As a mentor, Iraj aids in translating complex research ideas into practical solutions and guiding students through the intricacies of designing and implementing innovative projects. He offers valuable support in navigating the research process, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring that mentees develop both technical skills and a strategic approach to problem-solving. Iraj is dedicated to empowering the next generation of researchers by sharing his expertise and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for growth.