Student Result
Rhea
Won a Grand Award at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
The Story
ISEF is the world's most prestigious science competition for high school students. Earning a Grand Award places a project among roughly the top 50–100 student research projects in the world! Winning means every Top 20 and Ivy League University knows your name! Rhea had developed an ambitious project, NeuroStride, a novel algorithm combining gait analysis with cell-free DNA (cfDNA) biomarkers to improve early detection of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and dementia. But success at ISEF requires more than great science: it demands a compelling story and the ability to defend every detail under intense judging. Paired with Personify mentor Kevin, Rhea refined her narrative, strengthened her presentation, and completed over 25 practice judging sessions with challenging technical questions. The result, success that she could only dream of!
Outcomes
- Won a Grand Award at ISEF - top 50–100 projects in the world
- Won thousands of dollars in awards and prize money
- Distinguished herself to Ivy League and Top-20 universities
See the Proof
Competition Result
ISEF - International Science & Engineering Fair
Grand Award (top 50–100 projects worldwide)
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How Rhea Did It
Match
Paired with research mentor Kevin for competition prep
Build
Refined NeuroStride's narrative + 25 practice judging sessions
Ship
Won a Grand Award on the world's biggest science stage