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Tate High Student Nominated By Nobel Prize Winner For Science, Tech Congress
February 2, 2018
Tate High School sophomore Sophia Swenson has been nominated for the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Lowell, MA, this summer.
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he Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who arc passionate about science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The purpose of this event is to honor. inspire. motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be scientists and technologists to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to prov ide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.
Swenson was nominated by Dr. John C. Mather, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and Science Director of the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists to represent Florida based on her academic achievement. leadership potential and passion for science and technology.
During the three-day Congress, Swenson will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science recipients talk about leading scientific research, be given advice from deans of the world’s top tech universities, be inspired by fellow teen science prodigies: and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future of science and technology.
Pictured: Tate Counselor Christy Mill (left) and Sophia Swenson. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Tate High Student Nominated By Nobel Prize Winner For Science, Tech Congress”
Congratulations.
You are one of the winning minds of our future! You are special and a winner and have probably worked so hard for the intelligence you honed with opportunities to compliment your natural talent. Go for it and I know your parents must be proud. I graduated from Tate years ago and you are an asset to our community and my children’s future. Great job being You, Sophia!
Congratulations to you, your parents, and teachers who inspired your curiosity and love of learning. America depends on bright young students leading this nation with scientific discovery and innovation.
CONGRATULATIONS!
What an amazing opportunity for this young lady.