May 8th, 2022

As we progress through the pandemic, we all have experienced countless changes in our lives as we adapt and grow. Even as we slowly return to normalcy, the power of virtual connections and networks are undeniable. For the past three years, the Girls-Three Minute Science Competition has given girls from all around the world a virtual platform to share their scientific endeavors.


We are glad to announce the winners of the 2021-2022 Girls Three-Minute Science Competition. Congratulations to not only our winners, but also all our participatnts! Each submission demonstrates the fiery passion of the participants, and we were thoroughly impressed by the scientific knowledge and professionalism of these videos. Although these final decisions were difficult to make, upon careful consideration, our qualified judges have selected the winners which you can view in their videos below.


We hope that, through this competition, you all have learned something new. Take what you have learned and apply it to the next steps of your exploration. Keep following your passions and interests, and we look forward to seeing how the passion of women in STEM develops!


Until next time,

The Girls Three-Minute Science Team


First Place: Jaimie Nguyen, 15

The Healing Power of Music






Second Place: Khadija Balakishiyeva, 16

Wormholes & Time Machines






Third Place: Holly Harwood, 16

Nut Allergies: Why are they rising?






Finalist (Best Delivery): Sanika Datar, 13

Affect Of Caffeine On Your Brain






Finalist (Most Creative): Sofia Hernandez Gonzalez, 15

A treatment for cancer smaller than the with of our hair?






Finalist (Most Inspirational): Grace Kaprielian, 17

Clean Meat: A Long Term Solution






Finalist (Most Passionate): Shreya Arunkumar, 15

Cardio-Covid












March 8th, 2021

Amidst an ongoing pandemic, our daily lives have been adversely impacted in a number of unprecedented ways. In spite of these difficult times, the Girls Three-Minute Science Competition returned for its second annual cycle and was fortunate to be met again with the fervent passion of girls in the science community.


We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2020-21 Girls Three-Minute Science Competition. Congratulations to all our winners! The final decisions were extremely difficult to make, as each submission uniquely represented the profound scientific knowledge of each competitor. From the raw passion showcased in each video submission to the eager participants of our first ambassador program (qualifying ambassadors have been listed on our About page here), the enthusiasm displayed by all our participants deeply touched the hearts of the judges and the Girls Three-Minute Science team.


Although the current competition cycle has ended, we hope to return! We hope that our message of empowering more girls to participate in science will persist. Most of all, we hope that all the energy we witnessed throughout the operation of our competition will continue to welcome more females into science.


Best,

The Girls Three-Minute Science Team


Note: Over the next week, our team will be reaching out to the winners and finalists to coordinate the award transaction.




First Place: Katie Zelvin, 16

Self-Reconfigurable Robots Save Human Lives






Second Place: Ashley Cohen, 16

The Ethics of De-Extinction






Second Place: Varsha Shankar, 16

CRISPR and Cancer Research






Third Place: Alice Feng, 16

Mycelium: A Biodegradable and Effective Alternative to Eco-harmful Materials






Third Place: Medha Lolayekar, 15

Looking for a cure for Acute Myeloid Leukemia






Third Place: Ashley Zhou, 16

The Science of Meditation: How It Changes the Brain












Girls International Three-Minute Science Competition Finalists


Zainab Alrowaie, 17: "Medicine in medieval Islamic era"


Katie Auyeung, 17: "Warning: Dead Zones Up Ahead"


Ava Bhowmik, 12: "Mask Wearing: A Profoundly Important Pillar of COVID-19 Pandemic Control"


Julia Burnham, 14: "Caffeine On the Brain: How much is too much?"


Audrey Lim, 15: "The Power of Diet in Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease"


Medha Venkatapathy, 16: "The Rise and Fall of Sea Level"


Angela Zhu, 16: "The Rising Threat of Unregulated Natural Medicines"



April 30th, 2020

The power of virtual connection has become apparent in this precarious time of uncertainty and isolation. With just a webcam and the mercy of our homes' wi-fi network, we can bond friendships, build productive projects, and share exciting plans. Now and in the future, the ability to present ideas effectively and earnestly is more important than ever.


Thus, we're so excited to share with you the first-ever winners of the Girls International Three-Minute Science Competition. The judges and our team were blown away by the knowledge and enthusiasm showcased by hundreds of girls from 32 US States and 16 countries across 6 continents. Although the videos displayed below scored the highest points from the judges, every single submission showed us something uniquely special, and we're so glad to have had the honor to be a part of it.


Over the next couple of days, our team will be reaching out to the winners and finalists to coordinate the award transaction. But it doesn't end here. We hope that all of you will take the next step to explore science further. Learn more about the topics that inspire you. Sign up for those extra science electives. Apply for that lab research internship. And of course, stay tuned, because we'll be back!


Warmly,

​The Girls Three-Minute Science Team




First Place: Camila Gutierrez, 16

Grain-free Diets: A Heartache for Man's Best Friend






Second Place: Kathryn Clem, 17

Thawing Permafrost and Its Impact on Alaskan Environment






Second Place: Romy Greenwald, 15

Which alternatives to plastic straws are better for the environment?






Third Place: Christine Meng, 16

How Does the Doppler Effect Help us Understand our Universe?






Third Place: Julia Burnham, 13

Nuclear Energy






Third Place: Marianne Liu, 14

The Coral Reef Killer












Girls International Three-Minute Science Competition Finalists


Seminamera Ajdari, "Coleoid Cephalopods and their camouflage mechanism"


Aretha Chen, "Telomeres and Aging"


Stella Chen, "Apples, Oranges, and Gravitational Waves"


Alejandra Durán, "Molecular imprinting: method, uses, and potential for future applications"


Ugonna Egbuchulam, "Gene Therapy"


Angela Jia, "What is a PID Controller?"


Fátima López Salcedo, "How to discover an exoplanet"


Rachel Weng, "Influenza Virus"


Lucy Xu, "What is CAR-T immunotherapy and how does it cure cancer?"


Jessica Yu, "Our Brains and 9/11: Flashbulb Memory"