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Heman Bekele
Heman Bekele is an Ethiopian American inventor and scientific researcher. He developed a soap prototype designed to deliver cancer-fighting treatments, earning recognition through various science competitions, including the 3M Young Scientist Challenge and the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Early life and education Bekele was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of four. He grew up in Annandale, Virginia, with his parents, Muluemebet, a teacher, and Wondwossen, a human resources specialist at the U.S. Agency for International Development. He has two sisters. Bekele's early exposure to the harsh sun in Ethiopia, where laborers worked with minimal protection, shaped his understanding of the risks associated with prolonged ultraviolet exposure. His interest in science developed during childhood, spurred by his experimentation with household chemicals and the gift of a chemistry set before his seventh birthday. Bekele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (; ,) is the capital city of Ethiopia, as well as the regional state of Oromia. With an estimated population of 2,739,551 inhabitants as of the 2007 census, it is the largest city in the country and the List of cities in Africa by population, eleventh-largest in Africa. Addis Ababa is a highly developed and important cultural, artistic, financial and administrative center of Ethiopia. It is widely known as one of Africa's major capitals. The founding history of Addis Ababa dates back to the late 19th century by Menelik II, Negus of Shewa, in 1886 after finding Mount Entoto unpleasant two years prior. At the time, the city was a resort town; its large mineral spring abundance attracted nobilities of the empire and led them to establish permanent settlement. It also attracted many members of the working classes – including artisans and merchants – and foreign visitors. Menelik II then formed his Menelik Palace, imperial palace in 1887. Addis Ababa became the em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
