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CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) More than 250 students in grades 6 to 12 from Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties Saturday competed in a science fair sponsored by the Coriell Institute for medical research. <\/p>\n
Coriell CEO Michael Christman describes it as the next generation of leaders. <\/p>\n
Christman says competitions like this bring out the best in a young mind. <\/p>\n
Its very impressive, and its really inspiring to see because they really get into it. Theyre very creative. <\/p>\n
There are a dozen categories ranging from biochemistry to zoology. Delran high school student Thomas ODonnell took first place in the behavioral and social sciences category for his findings on distracted driving: <\/p>\n
Drivers who are texting and driving, they take 60-percent longer to react to a red light, he explains. <\/p>\n
This is a problem that has affected him personally. <\/p>\n
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