Virginia Student Awarded $55,000 Prestigious Micron Scholarship; Two Additional Virginia Students Each Receive $16,500 Scholarship.

BOISE, Idaho -- Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology to Receive $2,000 and James Monroe High to Receive $1,000 Grant for Science and Technology Programs

The Micron Technology Foundation, Inc., announced today Alexandria high school senior Winston Yan of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (Alexandra) will receive a $55,000 scholarship as the top awardee in the Micron Science and Technology Scholars program. Justin Solomon also of Thomas Jefferson High School and William Jacobs of James Monroe High School (Fredericksburg) will each receive a $16,500 scholarship as part of the same program. This summer, Micron will honor Yan, Solomon, and Jacobs during a leadership and mentoring week at its headquarters in Boise, Idaho. They will also be honored at an awards banquet with Micron CEO Steve Appleton and other company and Foundation leaders.

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, 11 Virginia students in this program have attended some of the most prestigious universities in the country and been awarded $258,500.

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; Virginia 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

Yan, the top awardee, has a perfect SAT test score of 1600 and has built an impressive research resume. Yan has completed a physics mentorship at the University of Maryland, conducted SARS research at the University of Hong Kong, and worked on the MIT-Lemelson Invent Team, using a $10,000 grant to build a wheelchair, which can be wirelessly controlled by the user's brain EEG signals. Through his work he has been recognized as an Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist, a Siemens Westinghouse semifinalist, a finalist in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, and was invited to speak at the 2006 American Physical Society's meeting in Baltimore. He has participated in several national math and science competitions including the Physics and Biology Olympiads. Yan is also an accomplished musician, playing the piano competitively and with a variety of groups. He will study physics at Harvard University.

Jacobs is an outstanding 4.0 student, ranked first in his class, with excellent test scores. Jacobs has been recognized as a National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, University of Virginia Jefferson and Rodman Scholar, and the national recipient of the Wendy's High School Heisman Award for academics, athletics, and community service. He has participated in a variety of math and science competitions as a well as the engineering camp at the University of Virginia. In addition to being the senior class president, Jacobs is a champion and All-State competitor for his school cross country, track and field, and swim teams. He also plays the piano for school plays, community programs, and competitively. Jacobs plans to study mechanical engineering at University of Virginia.

Solomon is also an outstanding student who has a perfect SAT test score of 1600. Solomon has been recognized as a finalist for the Intel Science Talent Search, a finalist at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, Siemens Westinghouse semifinalist, first place at the Virginia Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, and a presenter at the 2006 Nation Education Computing Conference. He has participated in the Research Science Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, spending six weeks researching a topic and then presenting his findings to faculty and students, where he received the "Top Presentation" award. He has participated in a variety of science and math programs including the robotics team, physics team, computer team, and the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship program at the Naval Research Laboratory. He also participates in several orchestra groups (playing the cello), is an Eagle Scout, and is involved in student government. Solomon plans to study computer science at Stanford University.

About The Micron Science and Technology Program

The Micron Science and Technology Scholars (MSTS) 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 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, 2006. 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 (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit www.micron.com.