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Bridging Technology and Food Security: A Conversation with Laasya Acharya
In 2025, Laasya found herself a finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search, a STEM competition for high school seniors in the United States. After being inspired to help people affected by the devastation caused by food insecurity while on family trips to India, Laasya developed a drone system, centered around equity, to help farmers detect early stages of crop disease.
"I see a future where my pursuits in these fields will further bridge the gap between advocacy and STEM, a synergy that our world desperately needs," said Laasya.
In addition to being a student, getting involved with the student and local governments, and leading the way as captain of her school’s science fair club, Laasya is also the founder of The Ceres Organization. The Ceres Organization aims to use technology, science, and advocacy to address real-world challenges, particularly in the realm of food insecurity.
Read the full interview on the episode page - https://www.midvalleystem.org/2025/05/13/technology-and-food-security-laasya-acharya/
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By Mid-Valley STEM-CTE HubIn 2025, Laasya found herself a finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search, a STEM competition for high school seniors in the United States. After being inspired to help people affected by the devastation caused by food insecurity while on family trips to India, Laasya developed a drone system, centered around equity, to help farmers detect early stages of crop disease.
"I see a future where my pursuits in these fields will further bridge the gap between advocacy and STEM, a synergy that our world desperately needs," said Laasya.
In addition to being a student, getting involved with the student and local governments, and leading the way as captain of her school’s science fair club, Laasya is also the founder of The Ceres Organization. The Ceres Organization aims to use technology, science, and advocacy to address real-world challenges, particularly in the realm of food insecurity.
Read the full interview on the episode page - https://www.midvalleystem.org/2025/05/13/technology-and-food-security-laasya-acharya/
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