West Orange Teen Earns Spot In Prestigious Program At Cornell

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A student at West Orange High School has added a big notch to his academic portfolio with his acceptance into a prestigious program at Cornell University.

Sophomore Robeson Bennett recently earned his way into the university’s Catalyst Academy, a one-week residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors who want to learn about engineering.

Bennett will spend a week on the Cornell campus, living in dormitories, and networking with current Cornell Engineering students, faculty and a diverse group of participants from across the nation. Participants attend daily classes in one area of study led by a Cornell Engineering faculty member, and work cooperatively under the supervision of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students to execute and present a research project.

As one of 52 applicants selected for the competitive program, Bennett will also attend on a full merit scholarship, administrators in the West Orange Public School District said.

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