Eight Seniors Enter the Siemens Competition
October 3, 2012 | Research | No Comments
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Eight Gatton Academy students recently completed the application process for the Siemens Competition.
Often called the Super Bowl of Science, the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. Through this competition, students have an opportunity to achieve national recognition for science research projects that they complete in high school.
Derick Strode, Assistant Director of Academic Services, discussed the commitment needed to complete a Siemens application.
“The Siemens Competition is so much more than a scholarship contest. The entrants’ applications are the outcomes of a year’s work, the results from a summer spent not at the pool, but in 40-hour-weeks spent researching. In the Gatton Academy, entering this competition is as much like writing a thesis or dissertation as we have,” said Strode.
While completing the application can seem like a daunting process, Sibi Rajendran began working on his application that focused on his neuroscience research during the summer so that he would only have minor revisions to make when his fall coursework began.
“It was a long process with a lengthy application. I was continually working with my mentor. However, working on the project during the summer gave me a head start on the application so I only had small revisions to make during the first weeks of school,” said Rajendran.
Though the Siemens application focuses on a single research project, Sam Saarinen discussed how he learned more about the research process by completing the application.
“The Siemens Competition reinforced the practical aspects of conducting research. When doing research, attention to detail is important even though it takes time,” said Saarinen.
The Siemens Competition Semifinalists and Regional Finalist will be announced on October 19. The following student submitted an application for the Siemens Competition:
David Brown (Central City, KY 42330)
Nick Fedorka (Danville, KY 40422)
Matt Gonzalez (Brodhead, KY 40409)
Emily Gordon (Paducah, KY 42003)
Ryan Gott (Bowling Green, KY 42104)
Sibi Rajendran (Frankfort, KY 40601)
William Roach-Barrette (Wellington, KY 40387)
Samuel Saarinen (Shelbyville, KY 40065)
