Justin Bernstein

What they built

Engineered a bioengineered cryobacteria system designed to enhance the glacial albedo of Arctic ice to reverse climate change-induced sea level rise. The system uses cold-adapted bacteria to increase the reflectivity of glacial surfaces, slowing melting. Greenwich High School class of 2025 valedictorian, now at Yale University.

Verified track record

• 2025 Davidson Fellows Scholarship ($50,000); Greenwich Free Press (Aug 20, 2025); Davidson Institute press release. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justin-bernstein-3099a1241. Source (source)