Gitanjali Rao published her book, 'Young Inventor's Guide to STEM,' which outlines her 5 Steps To Problem-Solving For Students, Educators, and Parents. Publication marked the sharing of her research and interest in STEM to the public.

Gitanjali Rao was featured on the cover of Time magazine and named their first 'Kid of the Year'. This marked a significant recognition of her innovative work and contributions to STEM, bringing her widespread public attention and acclaim.

Rao was recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 in the science category. She was awarded the Top 'Health' Pillar Prize for the TCS Ignite Innovation Student Challenge in May 2019 for developing a diagnostic tool called Epione based on advances in genetic engineering for early diagnosis of prescription opioid addiction.

Gitanjali Rao was working with the Denver water facility and planned to have a Tethys prototype within two years. This work was dedicated to creating a way of finding solutions to the Flint water crisis.

Gitanjali Rao presented her idea at the MAKERS Conference and raised a further $25,000 to continue her work. Her further investments into scientific inventions allowed her to continue her research.

Gitanjali Rao won the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. This was a significant achievement for her, providing recognition and funding ($25,000) for her invention, Tethys, a device for measuring lead content in water. The win significantly boosted her confidence and opened doors for further research and development.