Meet Abigail Stein, the 13-year-old Nashville student who designed affordable ‘allergy spoons’: ‘You don’t need a $200 machine to change the world’

Abigail Stein developed an ingenious spoon designed to identify food allergens, providing a safety net for students with severe allergies during school meals. This innovative Allergy Spoon changes color upon detecting specific allergens, enhancing awareness and safety. Abigail was celebrated as a leading finalist in a prestigious young scientist challenge, with aspirations that her practical solution will address a significant concern for many families.

Meet Abigail Stein, the 13-year-old Nashville student who designed affordable ‘allergy spoons’: ‘You don’t need a $200 machine to change the world’
Abigail Stein developed an ingenious spoon designed to identify food allergens, providing a safety net for students with severe allergies during school meals. This innovative Allergy Spoon changes color upon detecting specific allergens, enhancing awareness and safety. Abigail was celebrated as a leading finalist in a prestigious young scientist challenge, with aspirations that her practical solution will address a significant concern for many families.