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Who is Kate Diamond and what special recognition did she receive in 2018?
Kate Diamond is a high school student who came up with an excellent idea in 2018 that won her a grant from National Geographic.
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.
How does Kate contribute to her school community?
Kate writes for her school newspaper, takes part in student politics, and is also an enthusiastic engineer.
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.
What is Kate’s 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)
What kind of projects does Kate believe can make STEM more attractive to girls?
She believes that projects combining technology with creativity would make STEM more attractive to girls.
What exactly do the girls learn to create in Kate’s project?
In her project, Kate organises sessions where girls learn to make pendants.
From what material are the pendants made?
The pendants are made out of recycled circuit boards.
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
According to the text, what are some of the key words that describe Kate’s attitude and personality?
creative, enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking, and socially responsible.
