Three Texas Students Awarded Prestigious Micron Scholarship -- Each Receive $16,500; A&M Consolidated, Plano East, and Stratford High Schools Each Receive Additional $1,000 Grant for Science and Technology Programs.BOISE, Idaho -- The Micron Technology Foundation, Inc., announced today Texas high school seniors Jessica Wang, Aditya Kunjapur, and Jeff Nanney will each receive a $16,500 scholarship as a part of the Micron Science and Technology Scholars program. Micron will honor Wang of A&M Consolidated High School (College Station), Kunjapur of Stratford High School Stratford High School may refer to:
Since its inception in 2001, the Micron Science and Technology Scholars program has positively impacted the lives of 73 students by providing more than $1.5 million in scholarships and invaluable industry experience through mentorship and other opportunities. Throughout the years, 18 Texas students in this program have attended some of the most prestigious universities in the country and been awarded $395,000. As a part of the award, Micron also grants the scholars' high school $1,000 to use for science and technology programs. Micron has granted high schools a total of $51,000; Texas schools have received $11,000. Scholarships and grants are awarded annually to thirteen students and high schools from the states of Colorado, Idaho, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. A complete list of scholarship recipients is available at www.micron.com/scholars. Biographies Kunjapur, school valedictorian with a perfect SAT test score of 1600, has received numerous awards for his skills and accomplishments in math and science including the Evelyn Frensley Scholarship from the Houston Museum of Natural Science The Houston Museum of Natural Science is a science museum located on the northern border of Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, USA. The museum was established in 1909 by the Houston Museum and Scientific Society , the Colorado School of Mines Colorado School of Mines, at Golden; state supported, coeducational; chartered 1874. It was one of the first mineral engineering schools in the United States. Medal of Achievement in Math/Science, the Texas Society of Professional Engineers' scholarship, the Society of Petroleum Engineers' scholarship, AP Scholar, and National Merit commendation. He also participated in the Junior Engineering Technical Society, electrical energy research, "Who wants to be a mathematician?" program, speech and debate team, Model United Nations, track and cross country teams, and Academic WorldQuest. Kunjapur also runs his own tutoring business, "Transcendent Tutoring," to help younger students learn math and science. He will study chemical engineering at University of Texas at Austin “University of Texas” redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas . Nanney is also a top student with a perfect SAT test score of 1600. Nanney is a Presidential Scholar, Siemens Westinghouse Semifinalist, Intel Science Talent Search The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) is a prestigious research-based science competition in the United States primarily for high school students. The Intel STS is administered by the Science Service, which began the competition in 1942 with Westinghouse; for many years, the Finalist, National AP Scholar, was named to the USAToday All Academic Second Team, and participated in a six week research project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology, at Cambridge; coeducational; chartered 1861, opened 1865 in Boston, moved 1916. It has long been recognized as an outstanding technological institute and its Sloan School of Management has notable programs in business, through the Research Science Institute program. He also participated Quiz Bowl, Texas Junior Academy of Science, Texas State Math League, science fair, Texas MathWorks Summer program, Plano Youth Advisory Commission, Congressional Youth Advisory Commission, Future Business Leaders of America, Economics Challenge Team, and the Spanish Club. Nanney will study computer science at Harvard University. Wang is also an excellent student with a perfect score of 1600 on her SAT test. Wang is recognized as an AP Siemens Westinghouse Finalist, National Youth Science Camp delegate, USA Biology Olympiad The USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) is a prestigious national competition sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education. Each year, twenty finalists gather in Virginia for a two-week training camp. Finalist, Presidential Scholars Semi-finalist, Nation Chemistry Olympian, and a researcher. She has conducted research during extended summer programs at both Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Arlington For other system schools, see University of Texas System. History Established in 1895 as Arlington College, it was renamed Carlisle Military Academy (1902), Arlington Training School (1913), and Arlington Military Academy (1916). . She also participated in science bowl, math bowl, Interscholastic League, Math and Science Coaches' Association state meet, science club, Spanish club, Business Professionals of America Business Professionals of America (Also known as BPA) is both a student and professional organization that aims to develop leadership, academic, and technological skills in the workplace among students and leaders within the community. , Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. , and several other community service programs. Wang spends her time learning, serving others, and playing piano. She will study chemical engineering at University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. . About The Micron Science and Technology Program The Micron Science and Technology Scholars (MSTS MSTS abbr. Military Sea Transportation Service ) program is designed to recognize and reward students excelling in academic and leadership skills and to encourage their pursuit of careers in high technology. In addition to financial assistance, Micron offers these scholars leadership and mentoring opportunities through the Technology Adventures and Leadership Learning Week (TALL Week), June 18-23, 2006. TALL Week begins by engaging students in leadership and team-building activities ranging from ropes courses to mountain biking mountain biking Sports medicine A sport in which participants use specialized bicycles to navigate rough, steep trails covered with unforgiving rocks Injury risk Concussions, fractures, death. See Extreme sport, Novelty seeking behavior. and white water rafting in central Idaho. The week culminates at Micron's headquarters, located in Boise, where scholarship recipients interact with senior scientists, engineers and company officers while they participate in an on-site job-shadow program with their Micron mentors. All activities during TALL Week are designed to help students explore their potential, forge new relationships, and discover the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Scholarships are focused on students planning to major in electrical engineering, computer engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, material science, physics or chemistry. Along with superior academic skills, a student's community leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities is carefully considered during the unique interview process in which semi-finalists are flown to Micron's headquarters for a panel interview with company officers and Foundation representatives. Applications for the MSTS program are available to high school students beginning in the fall of their senior year through high school counselors or the Internet, at www.micron.com/scholars. The 2006 postmark deadline for applications is January 20, 2007. Scholarship winners are announced each spring. About Micron The Micron Technology Foundation, Inc., a private, non-profit organization established in 1999 with a gift from Micron Technology, Inc., is engaged in funding educational efforts and charitable activities. To learn more about the Micron Technology Foundation, visit its web site at www.micron.com/foundation. Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor components, and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange ) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com. |
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