# Teen Builds Tree App, Wins $100K Scholarship

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-06-06T16:23:47+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/768b4c3853e32ade

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