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Dr. Terence Tao, Inaugural Recipient of the Joseph I. Lieberman Award he Joseph I. Lieberman Award for Outstanding Achievement in TScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics was presented to Dr. Terence Tao, alumnus of the Research Science Institute (RSI) and Chair of the Math Department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), at the CEE Congressional Luncheon on April 24, 2013. Mr. Gregory Gunn, Entrepreneur in Residence, City Light Capital and CEE Board of Trustees Member, Mr. Mel Chaskin, CEE Board Chairman, and Joann DiGennaro, CEE President, presented the RSI’12 Alumni Sara Volz, First Place Awardee, shares the spotlight with Jonah Kallenbach, Second Place award. Scholarship Winner, at the Intel Science Talent Search Awards Dinner. (Photo Credit: CEE/Maite Ballestero) The award, along with a $10,000 prize, recognizes Senator Dr. Terence Tao, RSI’89, Lieberman’s 18 years of support for the Center’s mission. CEE will Inaugural Awardee of RSI Alumni Take grant this award every 2-3 years in honor of the Senator. the Joseph I. Lieberman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Science, First and Second Over 60 nominations, for the award were considered by a distin- Technology, Engineering, guished panel of RSI alumni headed by Gregory Gunn, RSI '86 and and Mathematics. Awards at the Marc Horowitz, RSI '86. The committee of alumni narrowed the field to six finalists who were forwarded to the CEE Board of Directors for con- Intel Science Talent sideration. The CEE Board voted unanimously to award the honor to Dr. Terence Tao. (continued on page 7) Search Competition EE’s Research Science Institute (RSI) Calumni claimed top honors at the U.S. premiere Intel competition. RSI 2012 RSI Alumnus Receives Intel Foundation Alumna, Sara Volz of Colorado Springs, CO, received the $100,000 First Place Young Scientist Award scholarship at the prestigious Intel Science enry Lin, RSI’12 of Shreveport, LA received the Intel Talent Search. Sara was selected for her HFoundation Young Scientist Award of $50,000 at the research on algae biofuels and the investi- Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) for gation to increase the oil content of algae modeling the behavior of distant galaxies. to create an economically viable source of biofuel. Sara was a Department of Defense Henry established that scientists are more likely to find a (DOD) sponsored scholar at RSI. Henry Lin, RSI’12, receives the particular type of cluster with galaxies that have cooler than $50,000 Intel Foundation Young usual temperature at their core. He has provided scientists Scientist Award. (Photo Credit: Intel/ Jonah Kallenbach, of Ambler, PA, took Chris Ayers) with valuable new data which allows them to have a better Second Place honors and the $75,000 understanding of the mysteries of astrophysics to include dark energy, dark matter, and the scholarship at the Intel Science Talent balance of heating and cooling in the Universe’s most massive objects. Search. His bioinformatics study breaks new ground in predicting protein binding for Since 1950, Society for Science & the Public has been dedicated to public engagement drug therapy. in scientific research and education and has administered the International Science and Engineering Fair. u Ms. Volz and Mr. Kallenbach participated in the Center’s 2012 Research Science Institute (RSI), a six-week summer enrichment program jointly sponsored by CEE and the CEE is a recipient of the prestigious Charity Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Navigator “Four Star” rating signifying that it To date, RSI alumni have included 488 Intel exceeds industry standards in financial health, Science Talent Search semifinalists, 138 accountability, and transparency. finalists, and 9 first-place winners. CEE extends sincere congratulations to Sara and Jonah! u 2013 CEE Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Education he Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) celebrates its 30th Anniversary of con- Ttributing to the scientific leadership of this country and encouraging international collaboration in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). summer CEE will commemorate the “30th Milestone” with a celebration in Cambridge, MA at the Marriott Hotel from October 25-27, 2013. The weekend will include enlightening panel discussions that will feature Nobel Laureates and distinguished STEM profes- sionals. The Center’s remarkable program alumni will head up presentations comparable to TED talks that will be riveting and inspiring.

The late Admiral H.G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy and civilian uses of nuclear power, and Joann DiGennaro, CEE’s President, founded CEE in 1983. They recognized that nurturing young scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in STEM was an essential investment in our national and global future.

Since its founding, CEE has developed the Research Science Institute (RSI), the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO), and the Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP). All of CEE’s Admiral H.G. Rickover and Joann DiGennaro, CEE’s President (center) with students from the programs are unique and offered cost-free to students and teachers selected to partici- Inaugural 1984 Research Science Institute. pate. To date, thousands of young scholars from all states and from 53 nations have participated in CEE’s programs. u Seven RSI Alumni Named U.S. Presidential Scholars

EE proudly announces that seven school students expected to graduate this o Kimberley Yu, Plano West Senior High CRSI alumni were named U.S. year. Application is by invitation only. School, Plano, TX Presidential Scholars for 2013. Each On June 16th, the 2013 ceremony *Indicates Presidential Scholar in the Arts. year, up to 141 students receive the pres- was held at the White House and each tigious award, one of the Nation’s high- The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a honoree received a Presidential Scholar est honors for high school students. unique federal program, has honored over Medallion. The Center extends congratu- 6,000 of the nation’s top-performing stu- The 49th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars lations to the following RSI’12 alumni dents who have demonstrated leadership, is comprised of one young woman and named as U.S. Presidential Scholars: scholarship, and contribution to school one young man from each state, the o Bryce C. Kaw-uh, Incirlik High School, and community. The Commission on District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, American Abroad Presidential Scholars reaffirms, on behalf and from U.S. families living abroad, as o Alex Y. Huang, Ames High School, of the President of the United States, the well as 15 chosen at-large and 20 U.S. Ames, IA Nation’s commitment to education. Presidential Scholars in the Arts. o Albert Chu, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH The Program was established in 1964 More than 3,300 candidates qualified o Catherine Wong, Morristown High by the Executive Order of the President for the 2013 awards determined by School, Morristown, NJ * to recognize and honor some of our outstanding performance on the College o Courtney S. Noh, Spring Valley High Nation's most distinguished graduating Board SAT and ACT exams, and through School, Columbia, SC high school seniors. It was extended in nominations made by Chief State School o Daniel T. Zuo, White Station High 1979 to recognize students who dem- Officers or the National YoungArts School, Memphis, TN onstrate exceptional talent in the visual, Foundation's nationwide YoungArts™ creative and performing arts. u competition out of the three million high RSI Alumni in Chicago, Illinois n enthusiastic group of RSI alumni gathered in Chicago, AIllinois this past March for an evening of camaraderie and networking. The occasion was graciously hosted by Mr. Nicholas Gouletas, Chairman of the Board, American INVSCO, and a member of CEE's Board of Trustees. Joann DiGennaro, CEE’s President enjoyed the alumni discussion about the delicious Greek food, the RSI Family, and the upcoming CEE 30th Birthday Celebration in Cambridge, MA October 25-27, 2013.

Mr. Gouletas summed up the evening by stating, “The RSI Alumni are just amazing!” u CEE Alumni with old and new Rickoid Friends.

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Spotlight on CEE Board of Trustees Senator Bill Susan worked in Government Relations 2013 Nelson, Honorary at BAE Systems. Member of the CEE Susan chaired the AIA Industrial Base Board of Trustees and Workforce Committee from 2007, Senator Bill Nelson of and was also a member of the AIA Florida is the Center Workforce Steering Committee from its founding in 2009, until she joined for Excellence in Senator Joseph Lieberman, Member of Congress, Education’s newest Honorary member of the AIA staff. She also served as Vice shares memories with Research Science Institute its Board of Trustees. He has represented President for Legislative Liaison of and USA Biology Olympiad Alumni. Florida in the U.S. Senate since 2001. the STEM Workforce Division of the National Defense Industrial Association. CEE Thanks Senator “I look forward to working with the Center Joseph Lieberman to ensure U.S. students remain competitive Susan is a member of the Champions Board of the National Girls Collaborative with the rest of the world in science, math SI and USABO alumni, along with Project, the STEM Equity Pipeline and engineering,” said Nelson. the Center’s staff, gathered at the National Advisory Board of the National R Hart Senate Office Building to bid fare- Senator Nelson serves on the Senate Alliance for Partnerships in Equity, the well to retiring Senator Joseph Lieberman Commerce, Armed Services, Budget, and Board of Directors of the Arts Council (CT). Heartfelt gratitude was extended Finance committees. He is the Chairman of Fairfax County (Virginia), and the by all to Senator Lieberman for his eigh- of the Aging Committee and is recog- Education Committee of the Wolf Trap teen years of service as a CEE Honorary nized as a leading congression-al expert Foundation's Board of Directors. Board Member. on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). A former NASA At the event, Senator Lieberman shared Roger Astronaut, Nelson spent six days orbit- some of his fondest memories and Pellegrini, ing the Earth aboard the Space Shuttle success stories from his many years Managing Columbia in 1986. of service in the U.S. Congress. He Director, emphasized the importance of science, Senator Nelson replaces retiring U.S. Securitization technology, engineering, and mathemat- Senator Joseph Lieberman on the CEE Finance, RBC ics (STEM) education. Senator Lieberman Board of Trustees. Capital Markets stated, “I am honored to have been CEE is honored that Senator Nelson will Roger Pellegrini is Managing Director, involved with CEE and its programs, lend his expertise and is grateful for his Securitization Finance at RBC Capital especially the Research Science Institute commitment to excellence in education. Markets. He is primarily responsible for (RSI). It is amazing to see how well the the quantitative risk analysis and man- alumni of the Center’s programs are doing and how they are making a differ- Susan agement of securitization activities, as ence in this country.” Lavrakas, well as contributing to the dialogue with regulators and lawmakers on the topic Director, Senator Lieberman reflected on Admiral of financial regulation. Workforce Rickover and his legacy and called him at Aerospace Prior to RBC Capital Markets, Roger an “iconic figure” that is an integral fig- Industries was Vice President, Credit Portfolio, ure in U.S. history. It was Senator Sam Association Structured Products at J.P. Morgan and Nunn, then an Honorable CEE Trustee, an Associate, Public Finance Department, who engaged Senator Lieberman with Susan Lavrakas is the Director, Workforce, at Shearson Lehman Brothers. CEE. Following this example, Senator at the Aerospace Industries Association Lieberman reached out to Senator (AIA). She heads the association’s division Mr. Pellegrini earned a Bachelor Nelson and recruited him to serve on the on science, technology, engineering, and of Science in Aeronautical and CEE Board. mathematics (STEM) education and work- Astronautical Engineering from the force issues. Massachusetts Institute of Technology CEE will fondly remember Senator (MIT). Roger received an MBA with Lieberman as a “Champion for the Susan received her B.A. from Hamline a concentration in Finance from Yale Center,” and for his support of the University and did graduate studies at University School of Management. He Research Science Institute (RSI), the USA the University of Southern California. has contributed to patents and authored Biology Olympiad (USABO), and the She began her career at the Central publications. Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP). u Intelligence Agency (CIA), conducted research at the RAND Corporation, and Mr. Pellegrini’s son, Roger Pellegrini, attend- then was recruited into the defense indus- ed the 2011 Research Science Institute. u try by Northrop Grumman Corporation, where she was employed for nearly two Grades A and B are sometimes given too readily – Grade A for work of no decades. From 2003 through 2011, very high merit, and Grade B for work not far above mediocrity. CEE Alumni with old and new Rickoid Friends. (Source: Excellence Without a Soul - Harvard Faculty Report of 1894, Page 107)

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wenty Finalists were selected to inquiry. From the Semifinal Exam, the of topics of the theoretical examination Tattend the 11th Annual USA Biology top scoring 20 students in the nation are according to the IBO Guide. Olympiad (USABO) National Finals June invited to attend the USABO National CEE is proud that every U.S. team 2-14 at Purdue University. Ms. Kathy Finals training session at Purdue where member has victoriously medaled in the Frame, Director USABO/Special Projects, they compete for medals. summer International Biology Competition since Center for Excellence in Education, and Four scholars from the USABO comprise 2003, bringing home thirty-one gold, Dr. Clark Gedney, Director, Bio Media “Team USA” and will compete on behalf seven silver, and two bronze medals. If Center for Instructional Computing, of the United States at the International past successes hold true, the future looks Purdue University, are heading the admin- Biology Olympiad in Bern Switzerland, very bright for Team USA 2013. istration of the program. July 14 - 21. CEE has developed the Teacher Resource The USABO is an academic competi- Ms. Frame, CEE’s USABO Director, was Center (TRC), an immensely useful tool tion that begins with an Open Exam elected to the Subgroup of Switzerland’s for both students and teachers of biol- that is administered nationwide to high Host Committee for the 2013 IBO and ogy as a supplement to the USABO. The school students. Nearly 10,500 stu- will depart for Switzerland a week prior TRC encourages excellence in biology dents registered nationally for the Open to the opening of the IBO. As an inte- education throughout the United States, Exam representing 37 states and one gral member of the Subgroup, she will and is particularly important in areas International School. The Open Exam is review the practical and the theoretical with schools which may not have access a 50 minute/50 multiple choice question examinations that have been developed to the most up-to-date science resources exam designed to identify the top 10% of and focus on the quality of the questions for teachers. It provides teachers with biology students in the United States. for scientific correctness and conceptual detailed study guides, previous USABO The next round, the Semifinal Exam, is a formulation. The Committee will check exams, and links to other helpful biology two-hour multiple choice and short answer the marking allocation plus the balance Web sites. The TRC helps all teachers exam that focuses on application-based raise the bar of excellence in Biology. u

Research Science Institute 2013 Ralph Waldo Emerson, remarked, “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of th RSI scholars participate in a week of n its 30 year, the Research Science little minds.” IInstitute (RSI) is offered in partner- intensive science, technology, engi- ship with the Massachusetts Institute neering and mathematics (STEM) (Source: An American Hero, page 24) of Technology (MIT) for 6 weeks each classes with accomplished professors. They are faculty members of leading summer. RSI is a U.S. program offered academic and corporate leaders selects universities such as Harvard University, cost-free to high-achieving STEM students five presentations for Distinguished Oral Massachusetts Institute of Technology, competitively selected to attend. Presentation. “Rickoid of the Year” is also University of Washington, Princeton awarded and is designated by fellow The RSI Selection Committee, comprised University, and Columbia University. classmates for achievement on individual of professional educators and RSI scholarship and participation in the RSI alumni, convened in February at CEE’s The core of RSI is the four-and-a-half community. McLean, Virginia office to select fifty-one week STEM research internship where students conduct individual projects of this nation’s top achieving high school Dr. Andrew Charman, RSI’86 alumnus under the tutelage of mentors who are students to attend the nationally recog- and lecturer of physics at University of scientists, engineers, and researchers. nized program. California Berkeley, will again lead RSI The internships help the students learn the 2013. The RSI Academic Professors Students selected for RSI are exemplary disciplined practice of scientific research include: as based on the following criteria: high and the joy of scientific discovery. Each • Dr. Steven Byrnes, RSI’02, Harvard school records, personal essays, stan- student is paired with a mentor at a lead- University - Physics dardized test scores, teacher recommen- ing university, hospital, or corporation. • Dr. Steven Leeb, Massachusetts Institute dations, research experience, potential The students complete their research in of Technology - Engineering for leadership, and honors and awards written scientific format and present it at a • Dr. Forrest Michael, RSI’90, University in math and science. plenary session during the last two days of Washington - Chemistry of the Institute before a panel of eminent Thirty international students will join the • Dr. Sean Mulholland, Economics, scientists, guests, and RSI faculty. U.S. students from Australia, Bulgaria, Stonehill College Canada, China, Israel, Lebanon, At the completion of RSI, five distin- • Dr. Yi-Ching Ong, RSI’98, Columbia Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South guished writing awards are named by a University - Biology Korea, Spain, Sweden Switzerland, panel of RSI alumni and faculty. Judging • Mr. Lance Rhoades, University of Turkey, and the United Kingdom. To is based on the depth, rigor, and signifi- Washington - Humanities date, RSI has had international students cance in the field of study, and how well • Dr. Christopher Skinner, RSI’88, from over 53 nations represented at the the students communicate original work Princeton University - Math Institute. in their papers. An independent panel of (continued on page 7)

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Teacher Enrichment Program Success is never final. - Winston Churchill he Teacher Enrichment Program helps to assure a future talented and diverse U.S. (Source: The Very First Light, page 246) 2013 Tworkforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). TEP consists of the Clearinghouse, Bite of Science, the Lab Bench, Teacher Roundtables, Public/Private Partnerships, and the CEE Blog. This six-component professional development program is available cost-free to urban and rural high school science teachers to strengthen their professional development of science in the classroom.

The Clearinghouse is an online compendium of science resources within targeted states. Teachers can access more than 1,300 content-rich STEM sites gathered for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering classes at the secondary school level. The Clearinghouse is available cost-free to any teacher, and all content listed is free to access for use in the classroom.

Bite of Science brings together 25 teachers at each of several sites in respective states to learn from scientists and/or engineers over an informal dinner. Teachers have the opportunity to hear about a cutting-edge research area and learn how to connect the research to the high school classroom and laboratory. Soham Roy, MD, FACS, FAAP, Associate Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery University of Texas Medical School at CEE is proud to announce that two Bite of Science sessions featured Research Houston, Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology , Science Institute (RSI) alumni. Dr. William Yang, RSI ’85, spoke in Los Angeles, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Memorial Hermann-Texas, Medical Center Director of California, to a standing room only crowd about his exciting research on Undergraduate Medical Education, UTH-ORL In Huntington’s disease. Dr. Soham Roy, RSI ’86, spoke in Houston, Texas. He excited Affiliation with Children's ENT of Houston, RSI’86 the teachers with his reflections on RSI, his medical practice, and his research effort Alumnus, speaks at the Houston Bite of Science. to reduce operating room fires.

Thirteen Bite of Science sessions (highlighted below) were held during the 2012-2013 school year in Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, California, and Texas: • Manassas, Virginia featured Michael Frachel, Senior Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc. and Alessandra Luchini, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor in the Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine at George Mason University. • Logansport, Indiana featured Casey N. McMurtrie, Quality Assurance and Laboratory Manager at The Andersons Clymers Ethanol, LLC, Heather Nacke, Industrial Engineering Manager at Chrysler’s Kokomo Transmission Plant, and Jerry Sweeten, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Biology at Manchester University. X. William Yang, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics, Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of (continued on page 9) Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), RSI’85 Alumnus, speaks at the Bite of Science in Los Angeles.

Teacher Enrichment Program Roundtable

EE inaugurated the Teacher with nationally recognized, award- Board Certified Teacher, Einstein CEnrichment Program Roundtable wining teachers in science, technology, Fellow, Education & Human Resources in winter 2013, in McLean, Virginia. engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Directorate, Office of the Assistant This novel event, entitled “Innovate and Einstein Fellows shared STEM teaching Director, National Science Foundation; Inspire: Professional Development with strategies, as well as provided attendees Remy Dou, K-12 Science Dept. Einstein Fellows,” showcased four teach- with a variety of professional develop- Chair & HS Science Teacher, Miami ers who currently serve as Albert Einstein ment resources available at national and Christian School in Miami, FL Toyota Distinguished Educator Fellows at the international levels. Tapestry Awardee, ING Unsung Heroes National Science Foundation (NSF) and Awardee, Einstein Fellow at Education The TEP Roundtable Presenters included: National Oceanic and Atmospheric and Human Resources Directorate at Cindy Hasselbring, High School Administration (NOAA). the National Science Foundation in the Mathematics Teacher, Milan High Advancing Informal STEM Learning pro- The Teacher Roundtable provided a School in Milan, MI Presidential Award gram; Stephen Bartlett, High School one-of-a-kind opportunity for Virginia for Excellence in Mathematics and Physics Teacher, Robinson Secondary high school science teachers to interact Science Teaching Awardee, National (continued on page 7)

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he Caucus Room in the Russell the $100,000 First Place Award at Award for Outstanding Achievement TSenate Office Building, the oldest the Intel Science Talent Search, and in Science, Technology, Engineering of the Senate office buildings, was the Jonah Kallenbach, RSI 2012 Alumnus, and Mathematics. The award was historical setting for the CEE Annual who was the $75,000 Second Place presented to Dr. Terence Tao, RSI’89 Congressional Luncheon on April 24, Awardee. They shared fond and per- Alumnus, for his outstanding contribution summer 2013, sponsored by Capital One sonal stories of their recent RSI experi- to mathematics. The award, along with Bank. The room was filled to capaci- ence and highlighted the research they a $10,000 prize, recognizes Senator ty with CEE special guests including conducted at RSI. Lieberman’s 18 years of support of the Research Science Institute (RSI) and USA Center and his service as an Honorary Senators Bill Nelson (FL) and Thad Biology Olympiad (USABO) alumni and CEE Trustee. Cochran (MS), with Congressmen Gene Congressional Speakers. Green (TX), Mike Honda (CA), Randy The luncheon celebrated the success Soham Roy, MD, FACS, FAAP, RSI ’86, Hultgren (IL), Todd Rokita (IN), and Chris of RSI, offered in partnership with the Associate Professor, Director of Pediatric Van Hollen (MD) provided remarks Massachusetts Institute of Technology Otolaryngology - Head and Neck about their involvement with STEM relat- (MIT), the USA Biology Olympiad Surgery, University of Texas Medical ed issues. Each noted the importance of (USABO), collaboratively sponsored School at Houston, welcomed the attend- U.S. global competitiveness, support for with Purdue University, and the Teacher ees and provided a passionate overview STEM educational initiatives, and con- Enrichment Program (TEP). of what RSI meant to him, and how it tinued support for this nation’s brilliant CEE concluded the event by raffling gift profoundly impacted his career. young minds. certificates donated by Clyde’s, Brix CEE also featured speakers: RSI 2012 Senator Joseph Lieberman was fondly American, and Marco Polo restaurants, Alumna and Department of Defense remembered by CEE with the pres- along with a XBOX 360 generously Scholar, Sara Volz, who was named entation of the Joseph I. Lieberman provided by Microsoft Corporation. u

Members of Congress make remarks at CEE’s Congressional Luncheon.

Charlie Pasternak, RSI’12 and Congressman Dr. Soham Roy, RSI ’86 with Congressman Dr. Terence Tao, RSI’ 89 speaking with Chris Van Hollen (MD – 8th District) Gene Green (TX – 29th District) Congressman Mike Honda (CA – 17th District)

Senator Bill Nelson (FL), CEE Congressman Todd Rokita (IN – 4th Senator Thad Cochran (MS) Congressman Randy Hultgren Honorary Trustee District) (IL – 14th District)

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Dr. Terence Tao, Inaugural Recipient of the Joseph I. I have little patience with scientists who take a board of Lieberman Award (from page 1) wood, look for its thinnest part, and drill a great number

of holes where drilling is easy. 2013 Dr. Tao is a renowned mathematician. - Albert Einstein His primary focuses are in harmonic analysis, PDE, geometric combinator- (Source: The Very First Light, page 88) ics, arithmetic combinatorics, analytic number theory, compressed sensing, and algebraic combinatorics. He is part of At the age of twenty, Terence completed Dr. Tao also received The MacArthur the Analytical Group at UCLA and is the his Ph.D. in 1996 at Princeton University. Award known as the “Genius Grant” editor/associate editor at several math- He received his Bachelor's and Master’s in 2007, a $500,000 fellowship ematical journals. Dr. Tao holds dual degrees from Flinders University. awarded to talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality U.S. and Australian citizenship. Dr. Tao was promoted to full profes- and dedication in their creative pursuits sor at UCLA at the age of 24 and Dr. Tao excelled not only at RSI, but also and marked capacity for self-direction. remains the youngest person ever at the International Math Olympiad gar- He was awarded the Alan T. Waterman appointed to that rank by the institu- nering a bronze medal in 1986, a silver Award in 2008 by the National Science tion. In 2006, Dr. Tao was the youngest medal in 1987, and a gold medal when Foundation for his original contributions person ever to be awarded the Fields he had just turned thirteen in 1988. His to many fields of mathematics, including Medal by the International Congress father reflected at the age of two, Tao number theory, differential equations, of Mathematicians. The Fields Medal, attempted to teach a 5-year-old child algebra, and harmonic analysis. arithmetic and English. the International Medal for Outstanding Discoveries in Mathematics, is the math- “CEE reflects on the fond memories CEE’s President Joann DiGennaro stated, ematical equivalent to the Nobel Prize. of Tao’s time at RSI, as the promising “Terry is an example of the caliber It is awarded every 4 years to a select young student of 1989, and the world of students supported by the Center’s group of mathematicians under the age renowned mathematician he became,” Research Science Institute.” of 40. said Maite Ballestero, CEE’s Vice- President of Programs. u

Research Science Institute 2013 (from page 4) Teacher Enrichment Program Roundtable (from page 5) Throughout the program, STEM lead- The past 30 years of RSI have been mon- ers share knowledge through the RSI umental for gathering top young scholars School in Fairfax, VA Engineer & Distinguished Guest Lecture Series. Three from the United States and around the Science Writer, Research Experiences Noble prize winners will address the stu- world. There are over 2,000 RSI alumni for Teachers Awardee, Einstein Fellow dents this summer to include: Dr. Dudley that have a track record of success to at Directorate for Education and Human Herschbach, Harvard Professor Emeritus; include: Resources, Division on Research and Dr. Phillip Sharp, Institute Professor • 1 Fields Medal Recipient Learning in Formal and Informal Settings, (highest academic rank) at MIT and • 11 Rhodes Scholars National Science Foundation; Britta member of the David H. Koch Institute • 15 Marshall Scholars Culbertson, High School Science and for Integrative Cancer Research; and Dr. • 1 McArthur Genius Awardee Visual Arts Teacher, The Center School Wolfgang Ketterle, John D. MacArthur • 9 first place winners of the Intel in Seattle, WA Educational consultant Professor of Physics at MIT and Associate Science Talent Search, for award-winning, educational iPad Director of the Research Laboratory • 2 First Place Winners at the Siemens app called “Powers of Minus Ten”, of Electronics at MIT, Director, MIT- Competition. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Harvard Center for Ultracold Atoms. The and Mathematics (STEAM) Proponent, During the summer of 2013, a new RSI scholars learn about the careers, Einstein Fellow at the Office of Education, group of “Rickoids” will be nurtured to achievements, and challenges of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric become tomorrow’s STEM leaders to STEM environment and also participate Administration. meet the challenges of environment, in question and answer sessions with all health, energy, agriculture, and national the innovative speakers. CEE will host the second TEP Roundtable security. u in Fall 2013. u

When an associate commiserated with Thomas Edison over his having conducted nine thousand unsuccessful experiments in trying to devise a new type of battery, saying, “Isn’t it a shame that with the tremendous amount of work you have done you haven’t been able to get any results?” Edison, grinning, replied: “Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results! I know several thousand things that won’t work?

(Source: The Science of Liberty, page160)

centerline 7 2013 The Forgotten Gifted Child By: Joann DiGennaro, President, Center for Excellence in Education

n a competitive global Yet the momentum, which helped chan- gifted students may disengage. Although Ieconomy, America’s nel great numbers of Boomers into estimates of gifted students who drop out future rests on nurturing STEM careers, did not last. The Jacob vary, in 1995, Dr. Sylvia Rimm, summer its most talented, innova- Javits Gifted and Talented Students clinical professor at Case Western tive thinkers. Yet on many Education Act, the only federal program Reserve School of Medicine, suggested levels—financially, legisla- dedicated specifically to gifted and that as many as one out of five high tively, academically and socially—those talented students, was passed in 1988. school dropouts come from the gifted who are most capable of providing new In 2001, the Javits Act was expanded population. ideas are being ignored.This is in stark to include competitive grants to school America cannot afford to lose its most contrast to what many top students expe- districts and state agencies to enhance intelligent students. I have often heard rience overseas. gifted programs. While the amount students who attend the Research appropriated to fund these initiatives As President of the Center for Excellence Science Institute express joy at finally was never impressive, reaching just in Education (CEE), an organization that feeling like they belong-not just aca- over $11 million at its peak, even that I founded with Admiral H.G. Rickover, demically, but socially. This bond, which modest sum became a target of federal I have traveled the globe speaking with the Center reinforces through frequent belt-tightening. Funding fell from $9.6 government officials, educators and reunions and online networking, inspires million in 2006 to $7.46 million in some of the world’s STEM prodigies. alumni to self-identify as “Rickoids” years 2010. Last year, the Javits Act was com- Many international high school scholars after their RSI experience. Clearly, meet- pletely defunded. The Young Scholars have taken part in the Center’s Research ing others who are literally like-minded Program, funded by the National Science Institute (RSI), a six-week summer at a pivotal time in their young lives has Science Foundation specifically for aca- enrichment program in science, technol- a positive and demic achievers in K-12 education, was ogy, engineering and math (STEM), lasting impact. defunded in 1996. sponsored with the Massachusetts Gifted students must be afforded an Institute of Technology. I have found that With no federal funding for gifted edu- education that allows them to develop the commitment and resources devoted cation, states have had to chart their their talents fully. Underwritten by corpo- to high-achieving students abroad, even own paths. According to the Center on rations, foundations, government grants in developing countries, exceeds what is Budget and Policy Priorities, 26 states and private donations, CEE provides done here. will spend less per student in 2013 all of its programs at no cost to partici- than they did in 2012, while 35 are India, for instance, is focusing on improv- pants—this is important to ensure diver- still spending less per pupil than they ing education, ramping up its investment sity and universal access. In a time of did before the recession, adjusted for to $44 billion in 2008 from $11 billion diminished public funding for education, inflation. Just 26 states require gifted in the late 1980s. India is committed to it is encouraging to know that the private programs, and of these, only six provide enrolling 40 million students in college sector continues to step up to ensure an funding for these programs, according by 2020 and conferring 8 million bach- intellectually sophisticated workforce. to the National Association for Gifted elor’s degrees, four times as many as the Educators and parents should be alert Children. Another worrisome fact from United States. to opportunities to enrich gifted students the report: only six states require all ele- and nourish their social development. While other countries are concentrating mentary and secondary teachers to have on developing their most academically training in gifted education. However, This nation cannot afford to squander talented, America seems to be turning spending only shows part of the pic- their gifts and the significant contribution away from meritocracy. It wasn’t this ture. Nationwide, the percentage of they can make to the STEM workforce. way a generation or two ago. Indeed, public high schools that offer Advanced u the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik in Placement or International Baccalaureate 1957 stirred U.S. fears of falling behind. courses is abysmally low—just slightly Sir Isaac Newton’s most famous A year after the satellite took to the skies, more than a third, according to the remark about the process of sci- the federal government passed its first College Board Advocacy and Policy entific discovery: ‘I do not know large‐scale initiative in gifted educa- Center. what I may appear to the world; tion, the National Defense Education but to myself I seem to have been Although many assume that intellectually Act. The legislation provided funds to only like a boy playing on the advanced children need little help, often identify and support talented students. seashore, and diverting myself in the opposite is the case. Peer groups Over four years, more than $1 billion now and then finding a smoother place much emphasis on blending in, was channeled into 40,000 loans, pebble or a prettied shell than yet gifted students inevitably stand out. 40,000 scholarships, and 1,500 gradu- ordinary, whilst the great Ocean Sometimes seen as teachers’ pets, gifted ate fellowships, primarily to achievers in of truth lay all before me. children are often lightning rods for their STEM. peers’ criticisms; some react by hiding (Source: The Age of Wonder, their talents or deliberately failing. If page 456) they are also bored by the curriculum,

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Ambassador Pickering Shares Benghazi Findings

esearch Science Institute (RSI) alumni, CEE Board Members, 2013 Rand special guests gathered in Washington, D.C. for a memorable commentary event on the Benghazi attack with U.S. Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering, CEE Trustee.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton named Ambassador Pickering, along with Admiral Michael Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to head a State Department Accountability Review Board. The Board was tasked with examining the circumstances surrounding the deaths of four Americans, includ- ing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens at the U.S. mission post in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012. Ambassador Pickering provided detailed insight into the attack and enter- tained questions from CEE attendees. u Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering hosts CEE alumni, friends, and staff in his Washington, D.C. office.

Teacher Enrichment Program (from page 5)

• West Lafayette, Indiana featured Williams, Scientist/Bio-manufacturing Science Talent (BEST), Capital One Bank, Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., Professor Engineer at Baxter Bioscience. Gen-Probe, Inc., KBR, Micron Technology, of Industrial Engineering at Purdue • San Diego, California featured Pasquale Trucking Company, The Ralph University, and Clark Gedney, Ph.D., James Rohr, Ph.D., STEM Outreach M. Parsons Foundation, and the Virginia Director of the Bio Media Center for Director and Physicist at SPAWAR – Space Grant Consortium, Instructional Computing at Purdue Systems Center Pacific, and Lawrence The Lab Bench is an interactive, free University. Woolf, Ph.D., Materials Physicist and website that contains the Bite of Science • Indianapolis, Indiana featured Engineering Manager at General presentations and videos. It includes Michael A. Homoya, Botanist/Plant Atomics Aeronautical Systems. supplementary resources related to Bite Ecologist at the Indiana Department • Houston, Texas #1 featured Jillian of Science topics, targeted content from of Natural Resources, and Susan Duquesnay, P.E., Senior Naval Architect the Clearinghouse, science news articles, McDowell, Ph.D., Associate Professor in at McDermott International, G. Michael cost-effective laboratory activities, and Biology at Ball State University. Gaskins, West Africa Operations resources for students. • Oak Brook, Illinois featured Robert Manager at ExxonMobil Explorations Kernstock , Ph.D., Principal Scientist at Company, and Elizabeth Stewart Smith, Teacher Roundtables are hosted by CEE Astellas Pharma Global Development, P.E., 3-D CAD Model & 2-D Drawing for science teachers to discuss critical and Douglas Sisterson, Research Lead for the International Space Station science and laboratory education. These Meteorologist at Argonne National Program at NASA Johnson Space meetings serve to share ideas among Laboratory. Center. teachers, including resources and • Richmond, Virginia featured • Houston, Texas #2 featured Lisa classroom pedagogy. Maura Fierro, Ph.D., R&D Scientist Buckner, Geophysical Society of at MeadWestvaco, and Stanley C. Houston Outreach Chair and Seismic Public/Private Partnerships brings CEE Suboleski, Mining Engineer at Evans Data Loading Team Lead at Hess together with companies and organiza- Energy. Corporation, Keith Rappold, Petroleum tions to better serve urban and rural STEM • Norfolk, Virginia featured Brad Engineering Specialist at Aramco teachers and their students. The TEP/ Greene, Computer Engineer at Services Company, and Soham Roy, Microsoft Workshop is a partnership with WRSystems, Jeff Griffin, Navy Customer MD, Associate Professor, Director of Tysons Corner Microsoft in Virginia. Other Trainer at Lockheed Martin, and David Pediatric Otolaryngology at UT Health public/private partners include Building Wright, Ph.D., Professor of Physics at Sciences Center at Houston. Engineering and Science Talent (BEST), Tidewater Community College. • San Antonio, Texas featured Lyle Capital One Bank, ExxonMobil, George • Los Angeles, California #1 featured Baie, Ph.D. Geologist from the South Mason University, Micron Technology, and Paul R. Selzer, Principal Calibration Texas Geological Society, and Gloria Purdue University. Engineer at Baxter Bioscience and Gutierrez, MD, Principal Scientist at The CEE Blog serves to encourage discus- X. William Yang, M.D., Ph.D., Professor Southwest Research Institute. sion about education among STEM stake- in the David Geffen School of Medicine CEE extends thanks to the following Bite of holders throughout the world while also at UCLA. Science session sponsors for their gener- providing up to date information on STEM • Los Angeles, California #2 featured ous support: Building Engineering and subjects. CEE Board Members and STEM Theodore Clarke, Consultant to NASA/ supporters have contributed to the blog. u JPL Juno Project and Adjunct Professor at Pasadena City College, and Tia Lyles-

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