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U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings today announced the winners of the 2006-07 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology at New York University's Kimmel Center. America's best and brightest math and science students were in contention for the top prize of $100,000, which went to the student team of Scott Molony, Steven Arcangeli and Scott Horton of Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The team developed a novel computational systems-biology methodology based on graph theory and statistical theory that could help bioengineers design an efficient ethanol-producing biological system. Prizes also went to individual winners.

"These students represent the best of America's spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation," Secretary Spellings said. "They're terrific role models for all of us, and I hope students around the country will be inspired to follow their lead."

Secretary Spellings chairs the American Competitiveness Council created by Congress to coordinate the efforts of the U.S. Department of Education and other government agencies that allocate federal funding to math and science education. The President's American Competitiveness Initiative proposes $380 million in new Federal support to improve the quality of math, science, and technological education in K-12 schools and engage every child in rigorous courses that teach important analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.

The Siemens Competition in math, science and technology is a signature program of the Siemens Foundation, a national leader in math and science education, providing nearly $2 million in scholarships and awards annually. The competition was launched in 1998 to recognize the remarkable talents of America's youth in math and science.

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