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14-Year-Old Innovator Creates Life-Saving Seizure Device

3/28/2025

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At just 14, Sarah Wang from Andover, Massachusetts, has created the Hand Band, a groundbreaking wearable that senses seizure-related hand movements and notifies caregivers. Driven by her grandmother's battle with epilepsy, she is dedicated to enhancing the device's precision and compactness. Recently honored as a National STEM Champion, Sarah inspires others to innovate for meaningful change.

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Story summary

At just 14, Sarah Wang from Andover, Massachusetts, has created the Hand Band, a groundbreaking wearable that senses seizure-related hand movements and notifies caregivers. Driven by her grandmother's battle with epilepsy, she is dedicated to enhancing the device's precision and compactness. Recently honored as a National STEM Champion, Sarah inspires others to innovate for meaningful change.