Kai Unwin-Wisnosky, an eighth-grader from West Chester, is one of 30 finalists in the Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars), a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition for middle-schoolers.

Kai's project is "Are Four Scaled-Down Savonius Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines More Efficient Than a Single-Scaled Wind Turbine of the Same Type?" Kai noted that he thinks his work could help to provide clean energy for some residential communities that don't allow large turbines, as well as coastal areas that may need backup power after storms.

Offered by the Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science, Broadcom MASTERS seeks to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators who will work toward solving the grand challenges of the future. The finalists, who were selected from a pool of 1,807 sixth- through eighth-grade applicants participating in affiliated science fairs, will each receive a cash award and will participate in Finals Week in Washington, D.C. At this competition, they will be judged on their research projects as well as their demonstration of collaboration and critical thinking skills during team challenges, emphasizing the importance and value of teamwork in STEM fields. They will vie for more than $100,000 in awards. Broadcom MASTERS also recognizes finalists' science teachers with a one-year classroom subscription to Science News magazine and awards the finalists' schools with cash prizes to use toward STEM activities.

A full list of the finalists is available at http://societyforscience.org/broadcom-masters/2022-finalists/.