The National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists has selected eight high school students to represent the Virgin Islands of the United States as Delegates at the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders scheduled for June 29 to July 1, 2016 at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Virgin Islands Delegates in the honors-only program are Shevana Jones, Serrah King, Monique Mendez and Xarquisha Somme from the St. Croix district; and Clements Shaw, Naseem Jamil, Akel King and Mark Sterling from the St. Thomas-St. John district.
The V.I. Delegates, along with other Delegates from across the Country and Puerto Rico, will be motivated to become scientists, engineers, and technicians and will be encouraged to stay close to their dream. After the Congress, the Academy provides a path, plan and mentoring to help the Delegates achieve their goal. Moreover, luminaries of the STEM fields, including Nobel Prize winners, top scientific university deans, leaders in scientific research and cutting-edge technology, as well as leaders from government and private industry will be on hand to inspire the Delegates.
Teachers and/or the Academy nominate Delegates based on proven academic excellence and demonstrated desire to enter the scientific or technology professions. The Congress nominates students with a minimum 3.5 GPA. The Academy operates on the basis that prospective talent must be identified at the earliest possible age and help the students acquire the necessary experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of vital STEM careers.
Chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution, the Academy identifies, encourages and mentors students who wish to devote their lives to the sciences and technology. Based in Cambridge, MA, the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists has an office in Washington, D.C.
St. Croix Delegates for the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders Shevana Jones, Serrah King, Monique Mendez (not shown) and Xarquisha Somme will travel to Lowell, Massachusetts to participate in an honors-only STEM program June 29 to July 1, 2016.
St. Thomas-St. John Delegates for the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders Clements Shaw, Naseem Jamil, Akel King and Mark Sterling will travel to Lowell, Massachusetts to participate in an honors-only STEM program June 29 to July 1, 2016.