home-grown science star needs a boost
Dashayin Gilbert, also known as Dash, is an aspiring Formula 1 aerodynamicist who has set his mind to achieving this dream. But he needs a bit of help.
The 18-year-old placed third at the Regeneron Science and Engineering Fair in Atlanta in the US last year. The event is the largest pre-collegiate science fair in the world with more than 70 countries participating.
Dashayin won a cash award in the physics and astronomy category for his motorsport-related project. He was the only South African to receive an award.
In February this year,
