MD - Jack Andraka
Age:
14
Hometown:
Crownsville
School:
Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School
Grade:
8
Question:
What about science fascinates you?
Answer:
There is always more to learn. You can always dig deeper into whatever subject fascinates you. The scientific method is awesome because it is a way to test your ideas about what is happening!
Question:
What hobbies or extra-curricular activities do you enjoy and why?
Answer:
I have whitewater rafted and kayaked my whole life. I enjoy working with the water to move gracefully down rapids. It is very exciting to attempt harder rivers and it also cool to figure out how to take the rapids apart mentally to have a good run.
Question:
What career do you want to pursue and why?
Answer:
I would like to be a computational biologist because that would combine my love of math and science to solve interesting problems.
Question:
What is your favorite school subject?
Answer:
My favorite school subject is science. I enjoy physics and biology the most because of how they help me understand and think about the world.