Sarah Gao is a trailblazing environmental researcher and advocate from San Diego, California! Through her novel software-driven research on using seeds to purify water sustainably and affordably, she is proud to have won top prizes at the county and state science fairs. She is an ISEF Finalist and SSP Biochemistry alumna. Sarah is also dedicated to sharing her love for science. She created 150 educational graphics about chemistry, aiming to inspire girls in STEM. Sarah values resilience, science communication, and the beauty of nature.