Caden Cregg-Wedmore

Caden Cregg-Wedmore is a senior at High Technology High School. He has conducted research investigating the effects of curcumin and chloramphenicol on the growth of Pseudomonas fluorescens. His interests include civil engineering and the intersection of STEM and public policy, which he has explored through coursework and shadowing at civil engineering firms. Caden interned with UCLA’s Center for Scholars and Storytellers through its Youth Media Representation program, where he presented at Sony Studios and now serves as a research mentor. He is president of his school’s Student Government Association and the Cadet Board of the Hazlet First Aid Squad and previously served on Congressman Frank Pallone’s Youth Advisory Council. Caden also co-founded Backing Vocals, a teen volunteer program that brings live musical performances to senior care residents. Outside of STEM, he is a competitive Irish dancer and participates in school and community theater.