2017 Waterman Award Recipient Baratunde Cola

Baratundi Cola developed a groundbreaking nanotechnology that converts light waves into DC power, potentially providing cheap, clean energy globally. Despite challenges, he excelled in collegiate football, earning a scholarship and starting position. Cola's community work, using art to teach nanotechnology, earned him recognition from President Obama. With 11 patents and over 75 published papers, Cola's work is highly cited. In 2017, he received the Alan T Waterman Award from the National Science Foundation, honoring his contributions as a young scientist.

What is the potential impact of Baratundi Cola's nanotechnology innovation?

• It might reduce global warming.

• It could enhance mobile phone battery life.

• It might provide cheap, clean energy globally.

• It could improve internet speeds.

How did Baratundi Cola demonstrate resilience during his college years?

• By winning a national science competition.

• By overcoming injuries to secure a football scholarship.

• By starting a tech company.

• By publishing a book on nanotechnology.

In what way did Baratundi Cola contribute to his community?

• By organizing sports events for children.

• By using art to teach high school students about nanotechnology.

• By providing free tutoring in mathematics.

• By building a community center.

How many patents does Baratundi Cola hold or have pending?

• 11

• 15

• 5

• 20

What prestigious award did Baratundi Cola receive in 2017?

• The Nobel Prize in Physics

• The National Medal of Science

• The Alan T. Waterman Award

• The Presidential Medal of Freedom