
S E117: How A High School Kid Can Find Their Passion and Change the World
Future of Education Podcast
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Teenage Cancer Researcher Leveraging Social Media and Technology
A 16-year-old high school student shares their journey in focusing on curing cancer for Generation Z, overcoming skepticism from adults, and utilizing social media to build an audience. The chapter explores their research on the connections between nutrition, epigenetics, and cancer, while emphasizing the role of social media in networking and spreading their message. They discuss their upcoming project of developing an app to educate teens on the health risks of ultra-processed foods, equating toxins in meals to the impact of cigarettes on health.
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