Duluth students win national science prize

A team of 10th grade students from Duluth won second place in the 23rd annual Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision science competition.

Avni Kakkar, Jasmine Gao and Sally Pan created the External Microbial Cleansing Device, which has the capability to capture a wide variety of pathogens in the blood stream, deliver enriching nutrients, monitor blood, and develop medical reports. The technology could improve the outcome of those with pathogenic diseases.

The winners got a $5,000 U.S. savings bond and an all-expense paid trip to Washington in June where they will be recognized.

Atlanta HBCUs win millions from White House — but it could be at others’ expense

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Georgia teachers on leave for Charlie Kirk social media posts

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Atlanta HBCUs lift shelter-in-place order after threat

Clark Atlanta, Morris Brown, Morehouse and Spelman issued now-lifted shelter-in-place orders Thursday after a threat to CAU.

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Atlanta HBCUs win millions from White House — but it could be at others’ expense

Georgia teachers on leave for Charlie Kirk social media posts

Atlanta HBCUs lift shelter-in-place order after threat

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