Programs to raise awareness for the water crisis through research, advocacy, and policy initiatives.
Eliminating the water crisis - one water droplet at a time!
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Eliminating the water crisis - one water droplet at a time! 〰️
About the Nereid Project
Our mission:
To raise awareness for the Water Crisis through STEM Research and Advocacy. We aim to provide resources and experiences to all through STEM education workshops, Water Awareness Programs and the Nereid Research. Through these opportunities, we hope to develop a passion for STEM in the world.
We have both virtual and in-person opportunities available to get involved on our journey!
Our Programs
Water Awareness
Research
Advocacy
Policy
Why Water
Nereid's Water Summit
This summit is an opportunity for those passionate about water to gather and discuss about the impacts of the water crisis.
Simple solutions to reduce the "Water Gap" are also presented by leading advocates to allow for easy application into attendee's lives
Participants will learn from researchers from across the country as they present about new and upcoming research
Networking opportunities with scientists and activists (both in water and STEM)
Advice on how to enter research and advocacy as a "new-comer" will also be presented.
Nereid's Science Camps
Summer and School-year opportunities available for students of all grades/ages
Programs are grouped together based on discipline (such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc)
Mentoring and Tutoring available for middle school and high/secondary school students
Hands-on experimentation to provide direct education
The Nereid Research
This research is a novel way to detect water contamination through AI (Artificial Intelligence) analyzation of microscopic images of water. As a fully cohesive device, it is both cost-effective and easily applicable across the globe.
The Nereid Project is currently working with the Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) and Engineers Without Borders to get this model implemented for additional application.
Awards & Accolades
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Winner
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Collegiate Winner
Conrad Challenge Innovator and Top 10 Finalist
Selected as a Global Teen Leader 2020
First place in the State and Nationals Finalist at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP)
Gold Medal Congressional Award for STEM Outreach
First place at the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
Granted the CREST Award by the British Science Association for development of novel AI Processing methods
Presented at the Sigma Xi Annual Conference, Ohio Academy of Science Annual Meeting and the American Junior Academy of Sciences (AJAS) Meeting
Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award