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Massachusetts Eighth-Grader Creates Seizure Detection Device, Earns National Honor
"I would say I'm just someone who's curious and I really want, in the future, I want to innovate, 8th grade student Sarah Wang said.
March 27, 2025
A 14-year-old girl from Andover, Massachusetts, turned a personal moment into a powerful invention that could bring peace of mind to those with epilepsy and their families.
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At first glance, Sarah Wang is just like any other eighth grader, busy with school, sports and friends at the Pike School in Andover. But behind the scenes, she's an inventor, working on something that could save lives.
"I love academics, I love writing, I love science, I love history, I love everything," said Wang. "I would say I'm just someone who's curious and I really want, in the future, I want to innovate."
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Sarah Wang demonstrates how her invention Hand Band works/CBS Boston
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