SEM student’s project tops Texas State Science and Engineering Fair

Shelly Goel, a student at Dallas ISD’s School of Science and Engineering, took top honors earlier this month at the Texas State Science and Engineering Fair.

Her project, in the Biomedical Engineering category, created a smartphone application to facilitate early detection of cardiovascular diseases. Her work earned the Best of Show Award: Top Project in Senior Division; first place, Grand Physical Sciences Award; first place, Biomedical Engineering, Senior Division; and the Texas Board of Professional Future Engineer Award.