Sara Volz, who investigated increasing the oil content of algae to create an economically viable source of biofuel, received the top award of $100,000 at the Intel Science Talent Search 2013, a program of Society for Science & the Public. Other finalists from across the United States took home additional awards totaling $530,000.

The Intel Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious high school science and math competition, recognizes 40 high school seniors who are leaders in innovation and seeking to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.  Link>>