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South Brunswick High School Senior Named Governor’s STEM Scholar
Sydney Munn is among 95 NJ students to complete the year-long program, which provides a complete view of the state's STEM economy.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick High School senior Sydney Munn has been named among the Governor’s STEM Scholars - a program of the Research & Development Council of New Jersey.
Munn is one of 95 New Jersey high school and college students to complete the year-long program, which provides a complete view of New Jersey’s STEM economy.
Munn and other students will graduate on Saturday. “This weekend, the Governor’s STEM Scholars will be graduating 95 of New Jersey’s most promising STEM students,” Alise Roderer, Director of the Governor’s STEM Scholars said in a statement.
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“As a Governor’s STEM Scholar, Sydney Munn received a comprehensive introduction to New Jersey’s STEM economy, highlighting some of the most innovative and exciting STEM organizations in the state through conferences, field trips, internship opportunities and a research project.”
A public-private partnership among the Research & Development Council of New Jersey, the Governor’s Office, New Jersey Department of Education, Secretary of Higher Education, and public and private research companies, the program provides high school, college, and graduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the state’s STEM economy.
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Throughout the academic year, Munn participated in four conferences highlighting New Jersey’s STEM opportunities in government, academia, industry, and the upcoming commencement.
Each Scholar was led by a college-level team leader, mentored by professional STEM advisors, and produced a viable research project, Roderer said.
Graduates also have access to the alumni network of nearly 600 students, which will enable them to stay connected to STEM jobs and opportunities within the state.
Applications for the 2022-2023 Governor’s STEM Scholars program are still open through June 10, 2022. For more information visit www.govstemscholars.com/apply/.
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