Kate writes for her school newspaper, takes part in student politics, and is also an enthusiastic engineer.
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Where did Kate get the idea for her project?
The idea came when some of her friends and she received similar pendants at an award ceremony with the National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT).
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What is competitive programming and how is it similar to a sport?
Competitive programming is a kind of sport where contestants solve problems by writing computer code, often within a time limit.
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What does Kate think is important for teenagers to do for their communities?
to give back to their communities, because communities help shape who we are.
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What is Kateâs main goal when it comes to encouraging other girls?
Her main goal is to encourage more girls to study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths)
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How did meeting experts and visiting companies influence her motivation?
she saw how people around the world use technology to protect the planet and create new ways to explore and understand it.
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What kind of ideas are supported by the National Geographic grants?
The National Geographic grants are given to forward-thinking youngsters to help them develop their ideas and make a difference in the world.
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What exactly do the girls learn to create in Kateâs project?
In her project, Kate organises sessions where girls learn to make pendants.
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What inspired her to start working on this idea?
because she noticed how few girls were in STEM fields and wanted to find a creative way to get them interested.
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How does she believe young people can make a difference in the world?
She believes that by using their skills and motivation, young people can inspire others and eventually help change the world.
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What did Kate do during her nine days at the MIT and National Geographic workshop?
Kate worked with experts at MIT and National Geographic, learning how people use technology to achieve amazing things
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From what material are the pendants made?
The pendants are made out of recycled circuit boards.
