Innovative Minds: Elizabeth Gill

Reach | 6th grade grade | 13 years old

A Dog’s Advanced Prosthetic Leg

About the Idea

This project is about an advanced prosthetic leg for canines that have lost one or more of their legs and need to fulfill their daily lives to their best ability.

Why did you enter the 3M Young Scientist Challenge?

To make a difference in my dogs life and hopefully others.

What is your favorite invention of the last 100 years, and why?

My favorite invention is Ultrasound, for its ability to help see, understand and help those in need of medical care.

In 15 years I hope to be...

A Veterinarian that specializes in animals with physical disabilities.