When you meet Sameer Pusapathy, you'll find him studying his lab notes.
"I find research really relaxing and interesting to do," Pusapathy said.
The high school junior has been trying to save the world since fourth grade through his science fair projects.
This is his entry for Austin Energy's Regional Science Festival, where he explains how he can turn harmful gas into renewable energy using algae.
He says climate change inspired him to take action.
"The world as a whole is starting to identify that this is a very serious problem on a global scale. Because of this, I decided that I could also do my part in trying to do something to come up with helping the environment," added Pusapathy, LASA student.
And, he's excited about it.
Pusapathy added, "When the judges are interviewing me and when they really like my work, it's very inspiring for me to continue my work by going into environmentalism, specifically."
"We want to keep continuing to promote and encourage students to take STEM education and pursue STEM careers and that's what this is all about," said Carlos Cordova of Austin Energy.
Austin Energy's Carlos Cordova says the science fair is an opportunity for students to present their ideas.
But, that's not all; he hopes it will also serve as a launching pad for a better future.
Cordova added, "Build the skills and the talent and the workforce of the next generation. When that happens, everyone benefits because the economy stays strong."
To take part in the science festival, students don't have to come up with complicated formulas and theories, all you need is that spark.
"If you find the interest to do it, you can do pretty much anything that you want to do," Pusapathy concluded.