Gitanjali Rao

Fifteen-year-old Gitanjali Rao, TIME Magazine's first-ever 'Kid Of The Year', shares her inspiring journey from doubting her place in science to becoming an inventor. She discusses her groundbreaking device that detects lead in drinking water, driven by her personal connection to the Flint water crisis. Gitanjali emphasizes the role of youth in innovation and offers advice to fellow budding scientists about perseverance and passion in STEM. She also hints at her upcoming book aimed at inspiring young innovators.