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Teen Builds Tree App, Wins $100K Scholarship
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- Jun 6, 2026
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- 108
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Summary
A teenage prodigy turned nature sleuth, Josh Kirsch built an app from scratch during the pandemic to map Alberta’s most majestic trees — from century-old Siberian elms to heritage giants whose roots even forced city sidewalks to bend. What started as a seventh-grade Google Map project has blossomed into a fully coded, award-winning platform that blends science, history, and tech. His dedication earned him Canada’s top STEM scholarship — $100,000 and a coveted spot in the University of Alberta’s elite network — making him the sole nominee from his school and a national standout for turning passion into powerful innovation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/768b4c3853e32ade