Elizabeth Hanechak

What they built

Developed a microbial system for the bioremediation of plastic waste, converting plastic into drinkable water and fertilizer material. Founded ProperStagg Environmental Group as Director of Research and Development. Also a Regeneron STS 2025 Top 300 Scholar and ISEF 2023 participant.

Verified track record

• 2025 Davidson Fellows Laureate ($100,000 scholarship); LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-hanechak-84a401299; Instagram: @elithesteminist; MassLive (Sep 19, 2025); The Reminder (Sep 23, 2025). Source (source)