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| Harihar Subramanyam - A Science Superstar |
Rakesh Kamdar
06/08/2011
High school junior Harihar Subramanyam from Wachusett Regional High School, in Holden, MA has been winning awards in several awards at science competitions. His innovative Tornado Windows Phone app has been very well received. SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS : At 56th Annual Science fair, Wachusett Regional High School, Holden MA on Mar 1, 2011 Top First place award. At Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair, WPI, Mar 11, 2011 : www.wrsef.org (High school fair 2011 results) 1. Top First place Award 2. Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award 3. United States Army Award for an outstanding science project exhibited in the Worcester Regional Fair. At Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair, at MIT, May 6-7, 2011 : www.massscifair.com (High school fair 2011 results) 1. The 2011 Annual $27,500 Genzyme Award : Sponsored by the Genzyme Corporation of Cambridge, the 12th Annual Genzyme Science Award, valued at $27,500, is multi-tiered to acknowledge the many factors contributing to the success of a student. It includes a $10,000 cash award in recognition of a student’s exceptional achievement in science project development, research and presentation. The winner will also be offered a paid summer internship, valued at $2,500 at a Genzyme facility in Massachusetts. The student’s High school science department will receive $10,000 to be used for a special project/program and a $5,000 externship for the student’s teacher. 2. The 2011 MIT-Lemelson Public Service Award 3. The 2011 Intel/ISEF Massachusetts Delegate Award 4. The David G. Wightman Award At Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011 at Los Angeles, May 8-13, 2011 : http://www.societyforscience.org/intelisef2011 1. "The Pulse of the Planet" award from NOAA : This award will be given to the student whose project best relates to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) mission goals. This student will receive a fully paid internship at a NOAA research lab or vessel. The winner also receives a plaque, and a certificate signed by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. A fully paid summer internship at a NOAA research lab. The Winner also receives a plaque, a NOAA ALL Hazards Weather Radio, and a certificate signed by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. 2. The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance Award for $1000.00 : This award recognizes innovation and invention that addresses critical basic human needs. Awards are given for creativity, technological innovation and commercial promise. 3. Unites States Air Force : First Place Award of $3000.00. Winner will also receive a medallion, plaque and a certificate of recognition This science super star surely will be impacting the world in a big way. Lokvani wishes him the very best of luck.
Tornadoes are nature’s most powerful windstorms. These storms can be devastating and unpredictable. Over 900 tornadoes are known to touch down every year in the U.S. causing over 1,000 injuries/fatalities. Even with modern forecasting tools, it is impossible to accurately predict these storms. Therefore, preparation is the best way to minimize loss of life during tornadic events.
The goal of this project was to design a mobile application for Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 operating system that could provide users with actionable information and tools which could potentially save lives. The application accomplishes this through the use of phone sensors and services, live weather data, information from the National Weather Service, and specially designed algorithms. The application was written using primarily the C# and XAML languages and the Visual Studio IDE.
“Tornado App†includes several unique features with an intuitive, minimalistic user interface that will allow users to quickly and effectively complete tasks relevant to tornado emergencies. For instance, the application finds shelters near the user’s specific location, reports storms to the user’s friends and family through the social network Facebook, and computes a plan of action based on the severity of the user’s unique situation. “Tornado App†also includes a plethora of tornado information that is easily accessible even when internet connection is not available.
The unpredictability and intensity of tornadoes makes them one of the most destructive forces of nature. With “Tornado Appâ€, users will be able to adapt and react appropriately in almost any severe weather emergency.
He has won several awards for the app.
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