Two seniors at San Jose's Lynbrook High School have been named finalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search, part of a record-setting showing that fortifies local schools' standing as science and technology superpowers.
It was the first time any California school placed two finalists of the competition, known as the junior Nobel Prizes for their rigor and stature. California scored other firsts in the 68-year-old contest, by placing eight finalists. Four were from the South Bay: David Liu and Raman Nelakanti of Lynbrook, Namrata Anandof The Harker School and Lynnelle Ye of Palo Alto High.
The teenagers' work will likely advance Internet search engines, knowledge of far-off galaxies and clean energy.
In the 12 years since Intel took over sponsorship of the contest from Westinghouse, the South Bay has placed a total of only three finalists. Intel staff annually surprise finalists by showing up on campus to award oversize checks.
At lunchtime Wednesday, a posse of presenters and photographers converged on Lynbrook's quad, as the awards were handed out to the accompaniment of the school band.
"This was an incredible surprise," said David, who had counted himself out of the running when he heard Tuesday night that some finalists back east had received advance phone calls.
Source : http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_14281170?nclick_check=1
It was the first time any California school placed two finalists of the competition, known as the junior Nobel Prizes for their rigor and stature. California scored other firsts in the 68-year-old contest, by placing eight finalists. Four were from the South Bay: David Liu and Raman Nelakanti of Lynbrook, Namrata Anandof The Harker School and Lynnelle Ye of Palo Alto High.
The teenagers' work will likely advance Internet search engines, knowledge of far-off galaxies and clean energy.
In the 12 years since Intel took over sponsorship of the contest from Westinghouse, the South Bay has placed a total of only three finalists. Intel staff annually surprise finalists by showing up on campus to award oversize checks.
At lunchtime Wednesday, a posse of presenters and photographers converged on Lynbrook's quad, as the awards were handed out to the accompaniment of the school band.
"This was an incredible surprise," said David, who had counted himself out of the running when he heard Tuesday night that some finalists back east had received advance phone calls.
Source : http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_14281170?nclick_check=1
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