Why The Next Breakthrough Might Come From a Teenager | Dilara Yilmaz | TEDxLakesideSchoolYouth

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In her inspiring talk, Dilara explores why children and teenagers are often underestimated as change-makers, and how those barriers can be challenged. A student researcher and STEM advocate, Dilara is passionate about empowering young people to use curiosity for real-world change. After a personal experience with her brother’s illness sparked her interest in medical research, Dilara went on to develop award-winning computational biology research. Outside of academics, she enjoys cooking, listening to music, and spending time with friends. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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