Finalist Video ~ Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge


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CA - Riya Chandra
2010 Finalist
Age: 10
Hometown: Fremont
School: Mission San Jose Elementary School
Grade: 5
 
Question: What about science fascinates you?
Answer: I like that we can explore so many different topics about science. I enjoy doing all the experiments and then finding what the results are so I can explain to people what is happening.
Question: What hobbies or extra-curricular activities do you enjoy and why?
Answer: I am in involved in everything from music to sports to art and to academics. Dance is one that I just LOVE to do. It lets me have fun and express myself. Tennis is another one. I get exercise by playing tennis while having fun! I also enjoy doing scrapbooking. It lets me be creative and make stuff pretty! I also took math classes for the past four years.
Question: What career do you want to pursue and why?
Answer: I would like to be a pediatrician when I grow up. This field goes well with what the two subjects that I really enjoy, Math and Science. I also LOVE working with kids and know that I would make a GREAT pediatrician!
Question: What is your favorite school subject?
Answer: My favorite school subject would probably have to be math or science. Why? Because I love solving problems and doing experiments and lab work. All my teachers that I have had so far have taught me these subjects in a FUN way.