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By Mike Dougherty

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.

Coriell CEO Michael Christman describes it as the next generation of leaders.

Christman says competitions like this bring out the best in a young mind.

Its very impressive, and its really inspiring to see because they really get into it. Theyre very creative.

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:

Drivers who are texting and driving, they take 60-percent longer to react to a red light, he explains.

This is a problem that has affected him personally.

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Brilliant Young Minds Compete In NJ Science Fair