Midwood Science alumnus Raquel Hosein (Class of 2014) was lauded for her achievement in technology and innovation at the city’s first ever 10 Under 20 Awards. Raquel received this award for a project she began while still in high school — Application of a Wireless Electrical Device for the Detection of Epilepsy. Raquel worked under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Viventi in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. She is now a student at Brooklyn College.
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![]() 10 under 20 crystal award. Source: NYCEDC Blog |
On June 24, 2015 the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) in partnership with CE Week recognized ten entrepreneurial and ambitious young students for demonstrating application-based innovations. The awards ceremony was held at Metropolitan Pavilion and attended by students and families as well as educators and attendees of CE Week.
CE Week is New York City’s largest technology show. "Think Fashion Week meets technology…. CE Week takes a first look at the hottest tech and trends for the upcoming back-to-school and holiday season."
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