Seventh Grader Shines in STEM Challenge | Kansas City News

A seventh grader just made national headlines—Eleanor Schweitzer, a science whiz from middle school, cracked the Top 300 in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, the STEM Olympics for teens. Her project? Testing how eco-friendly vs. name-brand detergents affect skin moisture—born from a class assignment but fueled by her real desire to help friends with skin struggles. She even discovered water’s the best hydrator, but eco-detergent dried it out. Her teacher beams with pride, calling it proof of genuine thinking. With nearly 2,000 applicants vying for spots, this recognition opens doors to a global network of young innovators. The Top 30 finalists will be announced September 16th—and they’ll compete for over $100K in prizes. Eleanor, supported by her family, stays humble but thrilled by what’s next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/missouri/clay-county/liberty-middle-school-student-lands-in-top-300-of-national-stem-competition More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bcf86d62f35c9e8 Report issues to [email protected].