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UNT TAMS students named regional finalists, semifinalists in Siemens science competition
11.1.2006

The Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology recognizes research in mathematics and science by high school age students. TAMS had more semifinalists in this year's competition than any other school in Texas and the second largest number of semifinalists of any school in the nation. It tied with another school for having the largest number of regional finalists from a Texas school.

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Students at UNT's Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science to present research at forum	10.5.2006
The students, all high school age, received stipends to work at least 40 hours a week in a UNT laboratory or other research laboratory this past summer, creating original research.
General University News \| Research \| TAMS

Equations with vacation	6.29.2006
SixtyTexas students to attend math camp at UNT
Education \| General University News \| TAMS

Students to study math at UNT summer camp	6.22.2006
Sixty high school and middle school students from across Texas will spend July 9-29 at UNT, trying to complete up to a semester's worth of high school math in three weeks. The Summer Math Institute is sponsored by UNT's Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science.
General University News \| TAMS

TAMS student named regional semifinalist in scholars competition	4.25.2006
Amber Houghstow of Arlington, who will graduate from TAMS May 12, received a $1,000 scholarship for being named one of 60 regional semifinalists in the 2006 Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition. Houghstow's project for the competition focuses on smoking among UNT students.
General University News \| TAMS

Dr. Tom Rhyne to speak at TAMS commencement May 12	4.18.2006
Dr. Tom Rhyne, a retired faculty member at Texas A&M University who began his science career by building his own computer as a 15-year-old, will give the commencement address to approximately 160 graduating students.
General University News \| TAMS

TAMS student places ninth in Intel Science Talent Search	3.20.2006
Evan Gawlik received a $20,000 scholarship for placing in the top 10 out of 40 finalists in this year's competition, which recognizes research in math, science and engineering by high school students.
Education \| General University News \| TAMS

TAMS student named finalist in Coca-Cola Scholarship competition	2.27.2006
Sean Yue from Plano is one of 25 Texas students in the competition, which provides scholarships to students who have held leadership positions and excelled academically. He will compete for a $20,000 scholarship.
Education \| General University News \| TAMS

UNT Texas Academy student is only Texas student in national Intel competition	1.31.2006
Evan Gawlik is guaranteed at least a $5,000 scholarship for computational chemistry research he conducted in the laboratory of Angela Wilson, associate professor of chemistry. He now has the chance to win up to $100,000 in scholarship money.
Education \| General University News \| Science \| TAMS

TAMS trio place in scholarship competition	1.10.2006
Ragisha Gopalakrishnan from Houston, Jia Wang from Flower Mound and Sean Yue from Plano are semifinalists in the 2006 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation competition.
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Mohan takes fourth at Siemens Westinghouse	12.6.2005
TAMS student Desh Mohan receives $30,000 as finalist No. 4 in the national math and science competition.
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Budding scientist only Texan in Siemens Westinghouse finals	11.10.2005
Last summer, while other 17-year-olds were working as lifeguards, camp counselors, sales clerks or wait staff, Desh Mohan studied how nematodes adapt to oxygen deprivation.
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One prevails in Siemens Westinghouse finals	11.8.2005
As one of six finalists, TAMS student Desh Mohan receives a $3,000 scholarship and competes for the top prize of $100,000.
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TAMS pair place in Siemens Westinghouse regionals	11.2.2005
Desh Mohan, of Flower Mound, and Alisha Seam, of San Antonio, were among 14 Texas students chosen as regional finalists.
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TAMS student snaps up international photo prize	10.24.2005
Nick Murphy of Dripping Springs captured a Blue Dasher dragonfly on film and with it, a wildlife photography prize from BBC Wildlife Magazine.
Arts and Music \| TAMS

TAMS student snaps up international photo prize	10.20.2005
Nick Murphy took photos of dragonflies along the creek near his Dripping Springs home and then took home Wildlife Photographer of the Year from the Natural History Museum of London and BBC Wildlife Magazine.
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Research pays off for budding scientists	10.5.2005
TAMS students shine in a poster session that highlights summer jobs in research projects from neuronic cilia to polymers.
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund awards go to four students	5.17.2005
Volunteer service distinguishes Yvette Quepons, Gabriela Serrano, Carlos Gamez Jr. and Jemma Alarcon, who receive up to $2,500 from the nation's premier fund.
General University News \| TAMS

Students learn and earn with summer jobs	5.12.2005
Timmy Chan will earn $4,000 researching polymers, thanks to a U.S. Dept. of Education grant for him and 60 other TAMS students.
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TAMS student proves herself a fast-track learner	4.29.2005
Mexican-born Jemma Alarcon learned English fast so she could keep up with her high school marching band. On May 13, she graduates from TAMS.
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Young epidemiologist wins scholarship for obesity study	4.26.2005
TAMS student Jerusha Young of Cypress received $2,000 for her research project, "Causes and Trends of Overweight and Obesity in Houston, Texas, 'America's Fattest City.'"
Research \| TAMS

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