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Meet Bailey Quinn Frank, 15: Air sampler wins $25,000 national science prize

Meet Bailey Quinn Frank, 15: Air sampler wins $25,000 national science prize
Times of India Wednesday 28 October 2026, 11:30 UTC By TOI SCIENCE DESK 1 min read
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Bailey Quinn Frank, a 15-year-old student from Fort Lauderdale, won a $25,000 award for her innovation. She developed a low-cost device to collect airborne bacterial DNA, benefiting environmental health monitoring. Frank's project displayed differences in bacterial communities in indoor and outdoor air samples.

Bailey Quinn Frank, a 15-year-old student from Fort Lauderdale, won a $25,000 award for her innovation. She developed a low-cost device to collect airborne bacterial DNA, benefiting environmental health monitoring. Frank's project displayed differences in bacterial communities in indoor and outdoor air samples. The competition included various challenges focusing on scientific problem-solving and teamwork. Her award highlights the potential of affordable scientific approaches to address real-world challenges.
Bailey Quinn Frank (PERSON) Fort Lauderdale (LOCATION) Frank (PERSON)
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