York Student Chosen For Science Award

ELMHURST, IL — A York High School student is among 100 sophomore and junior students from across the country to receive an award from PBS LearningMedia's Stand Up To Cancer's Emperor Science Award. Siva Sreedhard, a junior at York, was selected for the award. According to a release, Sreedhard received a $1,500 stipend, a Chromebook and the opportunity to work with an esteemed scientist on a rewarding multi-week cancer research project.

According to a release, Sreedhar was selected as one of 100 high school students from across the U.S. awarded for their passionate essays detailing the need to find a cure for cancer. The Emperor Science Award program is an initiative designed to encourage high school students to explore careers in science, specifically cancer research and care, through a unique mentoring opportunity.

Nearly 800 applications were received from 44 states, according to a release. Prominent scientists served as judges and evaluated the students’ applications: Two of the Awardees are students receiving support for a second year of mentorship, as allowed by the program.

“York High School is proud to recognize Siva Sreedhar as an Emperor Science Award recipient. Siva was chosen from a pool of hundreds of 10th and 11th grade students from across the country who are interested in pursuing a career in science and cancer research,” said York Principal Erin DeLuga in a release. “She will represent York and the entire District 205 community as she continues to enhance her knowledge and skills through this one-of-a-kind mentorship program.”

According to a release, Sreedhar learned about this research opportunity/award from her AP chemistry teacher, Mark Golebiowski, who mentioned this in the class. She was actively looking for a summer research activity since her current plans are to pursue a STEM-based career preferably in Bio Chemical Engineering. She is the daughter of Madhu and Radhika Sreedhar of Elmhurst.

Photo provided by District 205.