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The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science led the nation in the 2011 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology. TAMS had five regional finalists and 14 semifinalists, more than any other school in the nation.
The Siemens Competition is the nation’s leading original research competition in math, science and technology for high school students. The contest awards college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 in individual and team categories. TAMS is a unique, two-year residential program for high school-aged Texas students who are gifted in math and science.
Siemens regional finalists receive a $1,000 scholarship and advance to the Region Two competition, which will be Nov. 11-12 at the University of Texas at Austin. Regional winners receive a $3,000 scholarship and advance to the National Finals at George Washington University Dec. 1-5 to compete for the $100,000 grand prize.
In 2008, TAMS student Wen Chyan won the national contest and the $100,000 that accompanies it. Eight other TAMS students have advanced to the national competition.
This year’s regional finalists from TAMS are:
TAMS students who were named 2011 semifinalists are:
- Alyssa Yancey, News Promotions
Posted on: Tue 01 November 2011
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