Semifinalists and Regional Finalists of the Siemens Competition in Math,
Science & Technology Are Named
ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Siemens Foundation announced
the Semifinalists and Regional Finalists of the Siemens Competition in Math,
Science & Technology, revealing the brightest high school minds in contention
for the nation's most coveted teen science prize.
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The nation's leading original research competition in math, science and
technology for high school students, the Siemens Competition is administered
annually by the College Board, awarding college scholarships ranging from
$1,000 to $100,000 in individual and team categories. The Siemens Competition
is a signature program of the Siemens Foundation, the national leader in
supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education
with contributions surpassing $7 million each year.
A record number of 1,348 projects were received this year for the Siemens
Competition, an increase of 12 percent over 2008 figures. The number of
students submitting projects increased by 14 percent while more students than
ever, 2,151, registered to enter. This year, 318 students were named
semifinalists along with 96 students being honored as regional finalists. The
combined 414 semifinalists and regional finalists hail from 34 states and the
District of Columbia. The 96 regional finalist whiz kids will be called to
compete at one of six regional competitions held over three consecutive
weekends in November. A complete list of semifinalists and regional finalists
is available at www.siemens-foundation.org.
Regional finalists will go head-to-head presenting their research with peers
across the nation. Regional Finals begin on November 6, 2009. The events are
hosted by six of America's leading research universities: Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (November 6-7); Georgia Institute of Technology
(November 6-7); University of Notre Dame (November 13-14); University of Texas
at Austin (November 13-14); Carnegie Mellon University (November 20-21) and
California Institute of Technology (November 20-21).
Winners of the regional events are invited to compete at the National Finals
at New York University in New York City, December 3 - December 7, 2009. Visit
www.siemens-foundation.org on December 7, 2009 at 9:30 am EST to view a live
webcast of the National Finalist Award Presentation. You can also log into and
follow the Siemens Foundation on Twitter (http://twitter.com/SFoundation) for
the latest information and announcements throughout this year's competition.
About the Siemens Foundation
The Siemens Foundation provides more than $7 million annually in support of
educational initiatives in the areas of science, technology, engineering and
math in the United States. Its signature programs, the Siemens Competition in
Math, Science & Technology and Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement, reward
exceptional achievement in science, math and technology. The newest program,
The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, encourages K-12 students to
develop innovative green solutions for environmental issues. By supporting
outstanding students today, and recognizing the teachers and schools that
inspire their excellence, the Foundation helps nurture tomorrow's scientists
and engineers. The Foundation's mission is based on the culture of innovation,
research and educational support that is the hallmark of Siemens' U.S.
companies and its parent company, Siemens AG. For more information, visit
www.siemens-foundation.org.
The College Board
The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is
to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the
College Board is composed of more than 5,600 schools, colleges, universities
and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves seven
million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,800 colleges
through major programs and services in college readiness, college admissions,
guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning.
Among its best-known programs are the SAT(®), the PSAT/NMSQT(®) and the
Advanced Placement Program(®) (AP(®)). The College Board is committed to the
principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of
its programs, services, activities and concerns. For further information,
visit www.collegeboard.com.
SOURCE Siemens Foundation
Valerie Francois, Siemens Foundation, +1-732-590-5292,
valerie.francois@siemens.com; or Judy Huang, +1-212-445-8346,
jyhuang@webershandwick.com, or Alex Aizenberg, +1-212-445-8414,
aaizenberg@webershandwick.com, or Jennifer Moore, +1-212-445-8430,
Jennifer.moore@webershandwick.com, all of Weber Shandwick
