“Josh Meier: Orthodox Jew & Kid Genius,” JITC Speaks, Ep. 4 Listen to the full r

“Josh Meier: Orthodox Jew & Kid Genius,” JITC Speaks, Ep. 4

Listen to the full radio interview above or here.

Joshua Meier, named one of CNN’s “Eight Whiz Kids who are the Future of Medicine,” is currently studying at Harvard University. Embodying the Jew in the City spirit of living the best of both worlds, his achievements involve the new frontiers of scientific research as well as making the incomparable wisdom of Hebrew text technologically available. He won first place and “Best of Category” at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in 2014, proposed new theories on stem cell research, and transcribed Rambam’s (Maimonidies) Mishnei Torah into an easy to use, aesthetically pleasing app for smart phones. His love for computer science, scientific research, and Torah have been fused together and manifested in other ways,  Joshua devotedly pursuing each of his passions, creating iPhone software for physicians at Columbia University, as well as placing in the prestigious Chidon Hatanach.

Read more: http://jewinthecity.com/2014/11/josh-meier-orthodox-jew-kid-genius-jitc-speaks-ep-4/#ixzz3KCsKV9CL