HSHSP Program Students Mentored by JINA Members
Chosen as Semi-finalists for Siemens and Intel Competitions

January 2011

 

The High School Honors Science/Engineering/Mathematics Program (HSHSP) is a non-credit enrichment program sponsored by the Department of Teacher Education of Michigan State University. In the summer of 2010, two JINA members, Georgios Perdikakis and Richard Cyburt worked in the HSHSP Program. After the 7-week program, many of the students who participated submitted applications for various science competitions.

The organizer of the program, Gail Richmond, recently notified Georgios Perdikakis and Richard Cyburt of the program's success and that seven students had been chosen as semi-finalists for the Siemens competition and seven for the Intel competition. Of those chosen, George's student SonYon Song was one for the Intel competition and Richard's student Rachel Myers was chosen for both the Intel and Siemens competitions. Both competitions honor high school students and their research projects.

Congratulations to the students and their mentors, Georgios Perdikakis and Richard Cyburt!

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From the NSCL/MSU Greensheet:

HSHSP Makes a Difference

The High school Honors Science/Mathematics/Engineering Program (HSHSP) is a seven-week, intensive summer research program designed for motivated students from across the United States who wish to gain more experience conducting research. Every year, several NSCL faculty members participate, including Vladimir Zelevinsky, Georgios Perdikakis and Richard Cyburt this past summer.

Georgeios Perdikakis’ student SonYon Song was chosen as a semi-finalist for the Intel competition, as was Richard Cyburt’s student Rachel Myers, who also was chosen as a semi-finalist for the Siemens competition. Both competitions honor high school students and their research projects.

Congratulations to the students, their mentors and everyone who participates in this wonderful program. Hopefully the laboratory’s involvement in this program and its success will continue to grow.

 
 


January 28, 2011