2018 SUNSHINE STATE SCHOLARS PRE-EVENT SURVEY RESULTS

79 out of 97 scholars responded for an 81% response rate

Male vs. Female Respondents: 44 Females vs. 35 Males

Please list the science courses that you have taken in high school. Include courses in which you are currently enrolled. Agricultural Science Biology Anatomy and physiology Chemistry AICE Biology AS Level, Pre-AICE Biology (equivalent to Biology honors), Pre-AICE Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology Honors AP Biology Forensic Science 1 (I took HS Biology in 8th grade and plan on taking Physics 1 Honors in 12th grade) Anatomy and Physiology honors Biology AP Chemistry honors AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1/2 AP biology Biology honors Physics honors Physical science honors Ap chemistry Ap physics Anatomy and physiology Biology Chemistry AP Chemisty AP Biology Honors/PreAP Chemistry Honors / PreAP Biology AP Environmental Science -Honors Chemistry -Honors Biology -Agricultural Biotechnology 2 and 3 -Anatomy and Physiology AP Environmental Science AP Biology AP Physics Honors Chemistry AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology (Dual Enrollment) AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism IB MYP Biology I IB MYP Chemistry I AP Physics C: Mechanics Physics 2 Honors (Lab Component of AP Physics) Chemistry 1 Honors Biology 1 Honors Physics 1 Honors Integrated Science 1 Honors AP Physics, Biology, Chemistry Biology Chemistry Biology Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physics biology 1 honors, chemistry 1 honors and AP biology. Biology 1 honors, Marine Science 1, Chemistry 1 honors, AP Physics, Experimental Science 1,2,3 honors Biology H Chemistry H Introduction to Chemistry 1025/1025L AP Chemistry Physics H Biotechnology 1 Biotechnology 2 Biology Honors AP Biology Chemistry Honors AP Environmental Science Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Anatomy and Physiology Honors AP Biology Biology Honors Chemistry Honors AP Biology AICE Marine Science Biology Honors Chemistry Honors AP Chemistry Physics Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors AP Physics 1 Biology honors Chemistry honors IB Biology 2 Biology Honors Medical Skills, Health Science A&P, Health Science 2 H AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 Biology honors, chemistry 1 honors, anatomy and physiology honors Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, and AP Physics 1 Biology I Honors, Physical Science Honors, Chemistry Biology, Anatomy, Earth and Space Biology, Chemistry Honors, AP Chemistry Biology, Chemistry I, Chemistry II Biology, Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Environmental Science, Physics Biology, Chemistry, Marine Science, Psychology, and AP Environmental Science. Biology, Physical Science Dual Enrollment: Biology, and a lab Chemistry - Honors AP Physics C Human Anatomy and Physiology w/ lab - Dual enrollment Chemistry 1045 w/lab - Dual enrollment (Fall 2018) Chemistry Honors AP Chemistry Biology Honors Anatomy Honors

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Chemistry honors Biology honors AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 (current) Chemistry Honors Biology Honors Marine Science Honors Earth Space Science Honor Physics Honors AP Physcis 1 AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics 2 Chemistry Honors (9th grade) AP Chemistry (10th grade) AP Biology (currently enrolled) AP Physics 1 (currently enrolled) Chemistry, Biology, General Chemistry I w/Lab, General Chemistry II w/Lab Earth/Space Honors Biology 1 Honors Chemistry honors AP chemistry AP Physics 1 Environmental Science Biology Chemistry Honors Astronomy Honors Marine Science Pre-IB Biology Pre-IB Chemistry AP Chemistry Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Physics AP Biology AP Psychology Honors Biology 1, Pre-IB Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Honors Physics, IB Biology 1, IB Chemistry 1 Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, College Biology 1, College Biology 2 Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Anatomy, AP Biology, Aerospace Technologies Honors Biology; Honors Chemistry; AP Psychology; AP Environmental Science Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Biology I have taken AP Psychology, Pre-IB Biology, and Pre-IB Chemistry. I am taking AP Physics, IB Chemistry, and IB Biology. I have taken Biology, Animal Science, and Chemistry. I am currently taking AP Biology. I have taken pre-AICE biology, pre-AICE chemistry, life science, and physical science. I am currently taking AICE chemistry (college level, compared to the honors equivalent of pre-AICE). In high school I have taken Chemistry and Biology. Through dual enrollment with Florida Gateway College, I have also taken Earth-Space Science, Biology with Lab and Psychology. Intro to Agriculture Biology Chemistry Intro to biology (high school) Biology(college class) Intro to chemistry (high school) Intro to Physical Science (Honors) Biology (Honors) Chemistry (Honors) Physics (Honors) Meteorology (Dual Enrollment) Astronomy (Dual Enrollment) Physical Science Biology Agricultural Science Chemistry Physical science H Biology H Chemistry H Physical Science Honors Biology 1 Honors Chemistry 1 Physical Science Honors Biology 1 Honors Chemistry 1 Honors AP Psychology AP Chemistry Dual-Enrollment Biology 1 and 2 Dual-Enrollment Sociology Anatomy and Physiology Honors Principles of Biomedical Sciences Honors Human Body Systems Honors Medical Interventions Honors Physical Science Honors Biology 1 Honors Chemistry 1 Honors Dual Enrollment Physics Without Calculus 1(With Lab) Dual Enrollment Physics Without Calculus 2 (With Lab) Advanced Placement Biology Physical Science Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors AP Environmental Science Physical Science Honors, Biology Honors, Anatomy Honors Physics Chemistry Biology Life Science Earth and Space Science Physics Honors BioScience 1, BioScience 2, BioScience 3 Biology Honors AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Biology Chemistry Honors AP Computer Science Principles Pre-AICE Biology Pre-AICE Chemistry AICE Physics AS Level AICE Chemistry AS Level AP Physics Calculus Mechanics pre-AICE Biology Pre-AICE Chemistry AICE Chemistry Pre-AICE Biology Pre-AICE Chemistry AICE Physics AS-Level AICE Chemistry AS-Level AICE Physics A-Level Pre-AICE Biology, Pre-AICE Chemistry, AICE Environmental Management Pre-AICE Chemistry Pre-AICE Biology AICE Physics Pre-IB biology Honors earth and space science Pre-IB chemistry Honors anatomy and physiology IB chemistry AP biology Pre-IB Biology Pre-IB Chemistry AP Biology AP Chemistry Pre-IB Biology, AP Biology, Pre-IB Chemistry, IB/AP Chemistry, IB Physics Pre-ib Biology, pre-ib Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, IB environmental systems, IB Chemistry SL, IB Physics SL Pre-IB Biology, Pre-IB Chemistry, AP Physics 1, IB HL Chemistry 1, IB HL Physics 1. PreIB/ Honors Biology PreIB/Honors Chemistry IB SL Chemistry (current) IB SL Biology (current)

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Please list the mathematics courses that you have taken in high school. Include those in which you are currently enrolled. AICE Mathematics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Discrete Mathematics (Dual Enrollment) Alegebra 1 Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus BC Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 College algebra Trigonometry Algebra 1 (Taken in Middle School) Geometry (Taken in Middle School) Algebra 2 Statistics College Algebra Pre Calculus Trigonometry Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Precalculus AP calc AB &BC AP statistics Algebra 1 and 2 Geometry Pre Calculus Algebra 1 and 2 (high school) Precalculus (high school) College algebra (College class) PreCalculus and Trigonometry (College class) Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra Algebra 1 H, Algebra 2 H Geometry H Precalculus H AP Calculus AB Algebra 1 honors Algebra 2 honors Geometry honors Pre-calculus honors AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC (current) Algebra 1 Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Advanced Placement Calculus AB Algebra 1 Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Precalculus Honors Calculus AB Calculus BC Algebra 1 Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Precalculus Honors AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics Algebra 1 honors Geometry honors Algebra 2 honors Precalculus honors AP Calculus BC AP statistics Dual enrollment calculus 3 @ FSU Dual enrollment ordinary differential equations @ FSU Dual enrollment Intro to Applied statistics @ FSU Algebra 1 Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Precalculus Honors Algebra 1 honors, algebra 2 honors, geometry honors, precalculus. Dual enrollment: College algebra, and Statistics Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-calc , Calculus. Algebra 1(8th grade), Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, College Algebra, Trigonometry (College Algebra. & Trig are through Chipola) Algebra 2 Math for College Readiness Algebra 2 Pre calculus Trigonometry Calculus 1 Calculus 2 Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry AP Calculus Algebra 2 H Precalculus H Intermediate Algebra College Algebra AP Calculus AB Algebra 2 Honors -Pre-Calculus Honors -Calculus Honors Algebra 2 Honors DE Plane Trigonometry DE Pre-Calculus DE Calculus 1 DE Calculus 2 Algebra 2 honors IB Pre Calculus AP Calculus AB Algebra 2 Honors Pre Calc Honors AP AB Calculus Algebra 2 Honors (9th grade) Pre-Calculus Honors (9th grade) AP Calculus AB (10th grade) AP Calculus BC (currently enrolled) Algebra 2 Honors, Dual Enrollment College Algebra and Statistics Algebra 2 honors, Pre-Calculus honors, AP Calculus AB Algebra 2, Geometry, College Algebra, Elementary Statistics Algebra 2, Pre-Calc, and Statistics. Algebra Honors Pre-AICE Mathematics 2 (Geometry Honors) Pre-AICE Mathematics 3 (Algebra II Honors) Pre-Calculus Honors AICE Math AP Calculus Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus Trigonometry Algebra I (Honors) Geometry (Honors) Algebra II (Honors) AP Statistics Pre-Calculus Algebra (Dual Enrollment) AP Calculus BC Algebra I Honors, Geometry Honors, Algebra II Honors, Trigonometry Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus BC, IB HL Mathematics (Advanced Calculus) Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus AB Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus AB Algebra II Honors Precalculus Honors AP Statistics AP Calculus AB/B AICE Mathematics AS

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Algebra II Honors, Pre-IB Calculus, IB Advanced Calculus, AP Calculus AB Algebra II, PreCalculus, College Algebra, Trigonometry, AP Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Multivariable Calculus AP Statistics Ap calculus bc Pre calc Algebra II AP Calculus BC Pre-Calculus Honors Algebra 2 Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 1 Honors College Algebra, Statistics, Algebra 2, Geometry GEM Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors Precalculus Honors Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-calculus Geometry Algebra I Algebra II Pre-Calc College Algebra Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Precalculus Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors College Algebra (MAC1105) Pre-Calculus (MAC1140) (I took Algebra 1 Honors in 8th grade and plan on taking Calculus Honors in 12th grade) Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Geometry Honors Intermediate Algebra College Algebra Trigonometry Precalculus Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, IB Math SL 1 Geometry honors, algebra 2 honors, pre-clac honors Geometry honors, dual enrollment college algebra, dual enrollment precalculus/algebra/trigonometry, AP Calculus AB Geometry Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, and AP Calculus AB Geometry, Algebra 2, College Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra Geometry, Algebra II, Dual Enrollment Statistics, Dual Enrollment College Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 AICE Math AS-Level AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Honors Algebra 2 Dual Enrollment Pre Calculus Dual Enrollment Trigonometry AP Calculus AB Honors Algebra II Pre-IB Pre-Calculus AP Calculus BC Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, College Algebra, College Trigonometry Honors Geometry; Honors Algebra 2; Honors Pre Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus College Algebra AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC I have taken Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, and am currently taking AP Calculus BC. I have taken Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and MAT 1033. I am currently taking MAC 1105. I took algebra I and geometry in middle school, and have taken algebra II and AICE math I. I am currently enrolled in AICE math II. AICE math, both I and II, cover mainly calculus topics, with some trigonometry and a significant probability unit. However, it would not be as in-depth as if I were to take these classes individually. IB MYP Precalculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Calculus with Analytic Geometry III IB precalculus, AP Statistics, IB math SL, AP Calculus AB Pre-AICE Math 3 AICE Math AP Calculus A/B Pre-AICE Math 3 (Algebra 2 Honors), AP Statistics, AICE Math As Level, AP Calculus AB Pre-Calculus - Honors AP Calculus AB Calculus II - Dual enrollment Calculus III - Dual enrollment (Fall 2018) PreIB/Honors Pre-calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC/IB SL Mathematics Through High School I've taken Algebra 1A and B, Algebra 2, and Geometry. My dual enrollment has also taken me through College Algebra, Introductory Economics, and Introductory Statistics.

Please list any technology courses you have taken in high school. Include those in which you are currently enrolled. (H) Intro to Engineering Design (H) Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3-D Animations Administrative Office Technology, Business Software Administration, CCC Administrative Office Technology, Business Software Applications, CCC Business Aerospace Technologies Introduction to Information Technology Foundations of Programming Principle of Aeronautical Science Unmanned Aircraft Systems Uas Operations AICE Art AS-Level (Digital Design) All through Embry Riddle: Introduction to Engineering Design, AS120, AS220, AS235

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AP Computer Science AP Computer Science JavaScript Foundations of Web Design AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science A AICE Computer Science AS/A AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principles Robotics H AP Computer Science A Introduction to C (Dual Enrollment) Foundations of Computer Science (Dual Enrollment) AP Computer science principals AP Computer Science Principlez Applied Engineering 1 Applied Engineering 2 Applied Engineering 3 Digital Information Technology Digital Design 1 Applied Engineering Technology 1, Applied Engineering Technology 2 Applied Engineering Technology 1,2,3, Foundation of Robotics, Robotic Design Business Service Administration CGS 1060 C (Fall 2018) Technology Boot Camp through City of Miami Beach (HTML, CSS, Java Script) Computer Network and Cybersecurity Honors Business Applications I Computing for College and Career Digital Design Computing for College and Careers Introduction to Engineering Digital Electronics Principles of Engineering Digital Information Technologies, Business Software, Office Administration Digital Information Technology Digital information technology 2 AP Computer Science A Dual enrollment Intro to UNIX @ FSU Digital Media 1 AP Computer Science Principles Game and Simulation Year 1, 2, and 3, Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Honors Programming I have been a student of my High School's Information Technology academy. The courses in this academy were Digital Information Technology, Web Technologies, IT Systems and Applications and Multimedia Technologies. I have taken Computing for College and Careers and Administrative Office Technology. I have taken Computing for Colleges and Careers which is basically a program where you get certified in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. I've essentially only taken college computing. Info Tech Asst Intro to engineering 3D printing Intro to IT Engineering 1 Computer applications Introduction to Engineering Digital Electronics Principles of Engineering Introduction to Engineering and Design Principles of Engineering Introduction to Info Technology, Administrative Office Technology Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Digital Design 1,2,3 Web Design Introduction to Information Technology Engineering 1 Engineering 2 Engineering 3 Introduction to Information Technology Technology Studies Introduction to Information Technology Honors, AP Computer Science A MATLAB Robotic Systems (Robotics 3 Honors) Network Administration 2 (Honors) Robotic Design Essentials (Robotics 2 Honors) .NET Application Development Foundations (Network Administration 1 Honors) AP Computer Science A Foundations of Robotics (Robotics 1 Honors) Foundations of Programming (Honors) Introduction to Information Technology STEM research course (high school) STEM research course (College class) Web Design 1 Web Design 2 Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Word certification Word/Powerpoint/Excel

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List the STEM-related clubs, competitions, and other organizations (e.g. State Science Fair, Math Counts, Mu Alpha Theta, robotics, and so forth) in which you have participated. 2017 Clay County Science Fair, 2017 Florida State Science and Engineering Fair Aviation club as Treasurer, later American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Chapter as Treasurer, Science Club, Math Olympiad at Chipola AZPi -Regional Science Fair Baptist Medical Center Volunteen Program Shadowing at Advanced Rehab Physical Therapy FBHS Community Emergency Response Team Biotechnology Club Chipola Math Olympiads Beta Club Math Competition at State Convention District Science Fair Math Counts Mu Alpha Theta Harris Design Challenge Presentation at Aging In America 2018 National Conference District Science Fair Mu Alpha Theta Robotics (afterschool club) District Science Fair (2), State Science Fair, Health Science Collegiate Academy District Science Fair 2015-2016 (1st in school, 3rd in district) Mu Alpha Theta Robotics (FIRST 2015-2016, BEST 2015-2016) Math Competitions (Northwest FL State College, 2017-2018, 3rd place individually) Envirothon 2017-2018 Illinois Central College STEM Camp (AutoCAD, HP Autodesk Inventor, Game development) Envirothon, Science Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Broward Science and Engineering Fair (Category: Robotics), APPtitude Internship at the Museum of Discovery and Science FAMU Stem Day FFA First Lego Leauge (robotics), math counts FIRST Robotics (FRC), Science Olympiad, State Science Fair, Envirothon, Mu Alpha Theta, Math Counts High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH), Technology Student Association (TSA) States and Nationals, Regional Science Fair, eCybermission, Vex Robotics States 3x, Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge, Florida Institute of Technology (FIT)-QuarkNet Internship, Emerging Engineers Program at Harris I am a member of the Mu Alpha Theta team at my school. I am on the school's Science Team this year and I participated in the Save Our Waters Competition and Envirothon competition through them. I participated in a local math competition called Math Field Day in 9th grade. I am also the President of Med-Share, which is a club that I run at school. In this club, we work on gathering medical supplies from the hospitals and shipping them to third world countries. Lastly, I went to the NSLC program at Harvard for Medicine and Healthcare. I have not been involved in any formal, STEM related clubs. I participate in High Q, which frequently involves math. Lego Robotics Science Fair 6th and 7th grade math team Math club My Alpha Theta Environmental club Chemistry club Math Counts BEST Robotics County Science Fair Engineering Club Math Counts Mu Alpha Theta Math Counts My Alpha Theta Academic Games Commissioner's Academic Challenge Robotics (FTC and FRC) Science National Honor Society Math Field Day, State Science Fair, ISWEEP, Regional Science Fair. MathCounts HOSA Mu alpha theta Mu Alpha Theta Mu Alpha Theta Mu Alpha Theta Mu Alpha Theta Meeting of the Minds Competition Engineering Club National Honor Society STEM robotics competition UF Student Science Training Program (Summer 2018) Mu Alpha Theta Physics Club Mu Alpha Theta Science Honor Society David Essner Mathematics Competition FGCU Mathematics Competition Mu Alpha Theta Science National Honor Society BC Calculus Mu Alpha Theta Competition Quiz Bowl Mu Alpha Theta Science National Honor Society President State Envirothon 2018 Regional Envirothon 2017, 2018 School Science Fair 2016, 2017 Regional Science Fair 2016, 2017 State Science Fair 2017 Regional Science Olympiad 2017 State Science

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Olympiad 2017 Mu Alpha Theta Technology Student Association Youth Entrepreneurs of America Computer Club Verizon App Challenge Odyssey Of The Minds Mu alpha theta (@ usf) Science olympiad Science bowl/quiz bowl Trebuchet competition Mu Alpha Theta (Tutoring President of the School and Webmaster for the State) Science National Honor Society National Honor Society Mathcounts Nationals Participant (Top 4 in State) Computer Science Club Treasurer and USACO Platinum Qualifier (Top 250 in the US) Mu Alpha Theta County and Regional Competitions (2015-2018) placed top 10 individual 4 times over 7 competitions Mu Alpha Theta membership (2015-2018) Science National Honor Society membership (2016-2018) United States National Chemsitry Olympiad (USNCO) National exam qualifier 2017 and 2018. (Highest score in Tampa Bay Local section 2018). Hillsborough County Science Bowl 3rd place team 2017. Mu Alpha Theta, Academic Challenge Team Mu Alpha Theta, National Science Honor Society, 3D Printing Club Mu Alpha Theta, Science National Honor Society (founder and president) Mu Alpha Theta, Science Olympiad, BEST Robotics Competition, AMC, Pensacola Invitational Only Math Competition. My Alpha Theta BioScience Club My Alpha Theta FSU’s Maglab Research 2017 My Alpha Theta Scholar Bowl Commissioners Academics Challenge My Alpha Theta (state and regional competitions) Algebra 2 tutoring club Pinellas County Science Fair (in middle school) Quiz bowl Commissioner’s Acedemic Challenge FFA (Parliementary Procedure and Farm and Business Management) Senior Beta Chipola College Math Olympiad Chipola’s Literature/Language Festival Robotics (Middle School) Mu Alpha Theta Robotics club and Vex Competitions. Science Fair Chem-A-Thon at University of Florida Gifted/STEM club Science Fair Hi-Q Club MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge Science National Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta Science Olympiad Brain Bee Commissioner's Academic Challenge Math Academic Games Science Olympiad, Science Fair, FIRST Robotics State Science and Engineering Fair Vex Robotics Competition Mathcounts Mu Alpha Theta FIRST Tech Challenge State Science and Engineering Fair, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, Mu Alpha Theta, Science National Honors Society, Math Counts, Science Bowl State Science Fair, cheerleading, softball, BETA Club, Crop and Scholars, 4-H. STEM Club (founder and president) Science Olympiad Lockheed Martin e-week Science National Honor Society STEM club, Experimental Aviation Association member, EAA Chapter 1240 member, STEM for Youth Get FRUVED (USDA granted research project, working in partnership with University of Florida) Chemathon Mu Alpha Theta State Science fair (middle school) Regional Math Counts Stem, and space science robotics STEM; Mu Alpha Theta; Heartland Regional Science and Engineering Fair; Math Counts STEMsmart competition Technology Student Association Technology Student Association (Middle and High school) Math Counts (Middle School) The communities that I have lived did not contain any clubs, activities, competitions, or services to foster my STEM interests. Therefore, I took it upon myself to enroll in as many STEM-related courses as possible. I plan on enrolling in Beta Delta Stigma Math Club and STEM/Science Club in 12th grade, Vice President of Riverview High School’s Mu Alpha Theta On the Leadership Commitee of the school’s Science National Honor Society Competed in district science fair Competed in district Vex Robitics competition as a part of the school’s engineering club Participated in a one-week long internship at a pediatrician’s office

Do you intend to enroll in a college or university following high school graduation? 77 Yes 0 No 2 Uncertain at this time

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If yes, will you be the first person in your family to graduate from college? 8 Yes vs. 71 No

If you have made a higher education decision, what Florida OR out-of-state institution are you planning to attend? Florida A&M University Florida Atlantic University Florida State University I am currently dual enrolled at Chipola College, and I plan to attend the University of Florida upon graduation from Vernon High School. I am not sure as of yet. I am still considering my options I am still looking at different colleges I have not decided on a specific university yet. I have not decided. I have not made a decision yet. I have not made a higher education decision, however I would like to stay in-state granted the best opportunities for me lie here. I have not made any formal decision. I have not yet made a decision. I have yet to decide. I haven't made a decision. I would like to attend the University of Florida. I would like to attend the University of Florida. I'm hoping to attend Haverford College in Pennsylvania, but may not be admitted. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) no decision No decision currently No definite decisions yet! Princeton University Stanford University Undecided Undecided Undecided Undecided Undecided Undecided Undecided as of now University of Florida University of Florida University of Florida University of Florida University of Florida University of Miami Columbia Brown Northwestern Washington University University of Florida West Point Air Force Academy UNF University of South Florida (Tampa) Unsure Unsure Vanderbilt University

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If unsure about where you will attend college, what Florida and out-of-state institutions are you currently INTERESTED in attending? A few Florida institutions that I am currently interested in attending include UF, UCF, and FIT, A few out-of-state institutions I am currently interested in attending include Harvard, Brown, Dartmouth, Duke, UC Berkeley, GA Tech, Columbia, Cornell, and more. As I am still unsure of what focus I would like to take, I do not know what college I plan to attend. One I have been looking at in Florida is the University of Florida for their College of Engineering or their College of Medicine. If I was to attend an out-of-state institution, I would consider MIT because of their engineering programs. Duke, Cornell, Emory, University of Florida, University of Miami Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Central Florida Georgia Institute of Technology Florida Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech. Florida Institute of Technology, University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, Florida Poly Tech, Florida Atlantic University, University of South Florida Florida State University Florida State University Auburn University (Alabama) Florida State University, University of Florida University of Miami Harvard Yale Brigham Young University Florida State, University of Florida, University of Central Florida I am considering USF, UM, UF, and UCF. I might look into UCLA and Columbia Universities out of state. I am currently interested in applying to the UF Honors program and the direct med program at USF. I am also considering some Ivy League schools and schools like Duke and Vanderbilt. I am interested in attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Georgia Institute of Technology, or the University of Florida. I am interested in attending FAMU, UF, and FSU. I am interested in attending Stanford, Brown, Yale, Princeton, Harvard, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, UPenn, Johns Hopkins, University of Miami, UF, and FSU. I am interested in attending USF. I am interested in going to Mississippi if I plan to pursue a career as a vet. If I choose a different career then I will look at other colleges. I am interested in the University of Florida and the University of Central Florida. I am sure of UF. I’d like to apply to UF, FSU, Georgia Tech, and MIT. I’d like to attend one of the following: Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, University of Florida, or Southeastern University, but nothing is set yet. If my decision were to change, I would probably be interested in going to the University of Central Florida or University of Miami. In state, University of Florida and University of Central Florida. Out of state, Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Caltech, MIT, Stanford, and Columbia. Likely University of Central Florida MIT, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, Stanford University MIT, Virginia Tech, Vanderbilt, University of Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University Most likely UCF or UF. I currently attend Santa Fe State College. N/A Penn, Duke, Florida, Stanford, Michigan Seeing that I can't be certain with Haverford, some other schools that I am interested in include Mount Holyoke College, and Wake Forest University. Stanford MIT Caltech Stanford University Northwestern University Massachusettes Institute of Technology Brown University Rice University University of Florida Boston University University of Missouri-Kansas City The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Princeton University University of Chicago University of California (Berkley) Georgia Institute of Technology California Institute of Technology University of Florida Florida Polytech The University of Florida, Florida State University, Vanderbilt University, Princeton University, Auburn University, University of Central Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University, Duke University, and University of West Florida are all colleges I'm considering, but I'm keeping an open mind and am receptive to other options as well. UCF MIT Harvard UCF, FSU, UF, Miami, FAMU, USF, UNF UF UCF Rollins University of Miami FSU Undecided

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University of Central Florida Stetson University University of Florida University of Central Florida, University of Florida University of Florida University of Florida University of Florida University of Florida Florida Gulf Coast University Wake Forest University University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) University of Michigan Duke University University of California (Los Angeles) University of Florida Florida State University University of Central Florida University of South Florida University of Georgia University of Florida Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard University Embay-Riddle Aeronautical University California Institute of Technology University of Florida Stanford Columbia Carnegie Mellon University of Florida Truett McConnell University University of North Carolina University of Florida University of British Columbia University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Florida University of Central Florida University of South Florida University of Florida University of Miami Florida International University John Hopkins University University of Florida University of South Florida University of Central Florida Florida Atlantic University University of Florida University of South Florida University of Central Florida Florida State University University of Florida University of South Florida University of Central Florida University of Tampa University of Florida unsure about out-of-state University of Florida, Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University University of Florida, Florida Polytechnic, Georgia Tech, Embryriddle University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida University of Florida, Florida State University, University of South Florida, Rice, University of South Florida University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Florida State University, Flagler University, Eckerd University University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, University of Miami University of Florida, University of South Florida, or Florida State University University of Miami (Miami, FL) University of Florida (Gainsville, FL) Wesleyan College (Middletown, CT) Bates College (Lewiston, ME) University of Southern Mississippi, Troy University, University of Florida, Florida State University University of Tampa University of Tampa, Quinnipiac Unviersity, University of Florida, and Jacksonville University. Univesity of Copenhagen Technical University of Munich University of Southern Denmark Massachusetts Institute of Technology Valdosta State, University of South Florida

Indicate the college majors that interest you. Accounting, Business, Finance Aeronautical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering. Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Business Administration, Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mechanical Engineering Anthropology Ancient History Archaeology Paleontology Anything related to Health Sciences Applied Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering. Astrophysics Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Geophysical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Biochemistry Engineering Architecture Archeology Biological Engineering Chemical Engineering Biological Science Veterinary Medicine Biological sciences with a biomedical emphasis Biology Biology Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Biochemistry

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Biology Chemistry Environmental sciences Biology Health sciences Biochemistry Medicine Biology Zoology Ecology Environmental sustainability/ wildlife manageability Biology Pre-Med Biology, Health Science, Pre Med, Public Health Biomedical engineering Chemical engineering Microbiology Bioinformatics Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Public Health Biomedical Engineering Materials Engineering Environmental Engineering Biomedical Engineering Premedicine Biomedical Sciences General Biology Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry. BioTechnology BioScience Pre Med Engineering Bio Engineering Chemistry Biomedical engineering Chemical engineering Chemistry, Biology Civil/Environmental Engineering College majors that interest me include biology and chemistry. Computer Engineering or Game and Simulation Design Computer Science Computational Biology Economics Computer Science Engineering (Most likely Robotic/Mechatronic or Aerospace) Actuarial Science Math Physics Computer Science Mathematics Computer Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering Robotics Computer Science and Computer Programming Computer Software Engineering Economics, Accounting Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Criminology Engineering Computer Science Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering engineering, computer science, mathematics Environmental Engineering, Computer Science Finance Accounting Business Computer Science I am interested in the entire range of business degrees, from management to economics. I am not certain which field will appeal to me most. I am interested pursuing chemical engineering, bioengineering, chemistry, or biology. I plan to double major in chemistry and mathematics, but other majors including art history and criticism, psychology, sociology, German language and philosophy interest me. Include but not limited to: Biotechnology, Economics, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Pre-Medicine, etc Industrial Engineering, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science, and Business Administration all interest me; I plan on possibly pursuing a double major consisting of some combination of these options, and a minor in another field. Materials Science and Engineering Nanotechnology Engineering Physics Chemistry Math theory Mechanical engineering Some other math related field Mathematics Foreign Diplomacy Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Actuarial Mathematics Applied Mathematics Physics Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biochemistry Chemistry Biochemical Engineering Mechanical engineering Chemical engineering Biochemistry? Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Mechanics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Architectual Engineering Meteorology Linguistics Mathematics Medicine Chemistry Journalism

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Microbiology Biology Biotechnology Neurology Mechanical engineering Microbiologist Physical therapy Neuroscience Pre-Physical Therapy Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Biomedical Sciences Biomedical Engineering Immunology Nursing Nursing Nutritional Science/Pre-Med Physics Finance Economics Biochemical Engineering Pre- Medicine (as I am currently interested in becoming a pediatrician) Pre-med Biology Biochemistry Neuroscience Pre-med Biomedical engineering Pre-Med, biology, chemistry, and psychology. Pre-medical related sciences, Business Premedicine Biomedical Engineering Health Sciences Chemical Engineering Psychology; Biomedical Science; Mathematics or related; Environmental Science Speech Pathology, Cultural Studies The college majors that interest me include Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Psychology, Liberal Arts, and a few more. Veterinary Science, Marine Biology, Education.

As of now, following completion of a bachelor's degree, do you think that you will pursue a graduate degree? 71 Yesvvs. 5 No

What are your long-term career goals and aspirations? After graduation I want to pursue a career in mechanical engineering with a emphasis on robotics. Air Force Masters in Mechanical Engineering Masters in Aerospace Engineering As of now, i hope to be able to travel in a career which will benefit others. I hope to pursue a career in which i can communicate with others and lead people to brighter futures. To do this, I am going to do my best in running down a doctorate degree in my prospective major and start with internships which will lead me in the right direction for the future. Aspiring MD Become a chemical engineer Become a top Agricultural and Biological Engineer and focus on developing new strategies and methods to provide necessities for those in need. Study Environmental Management and develop sustainable practices for agriculture and energy. CFO of a biotechnology company Entrepreneur, Travel the World Finish college and become a computer engineer or game and simulation designer For now, my goal is to get into a career in engineering, and make more goals when I get closer to that point. Go to college, graduate, get a job I would enjoy Go to nursing school and become and Rn Have a fulfilling and successful career. I am constantly exploring different topics and am therefore unsure of specific career goals and aspirations, but I hope to study something in which I will be able to work with other people to make their lives easier. I have considered many different possible occupations, but hope to be successful in that I am challenged everyday, am happy with my career choice, and have the ability to make others happy through my job. I aspire to run a business, be it of my own creation or otherwise. I desire to be in a career that allows me to make major contributions to society (whether it be through technological innovation or otherwise), collaborate with others, and allow me to continue to learn throughout my life. I have a wide variety of interests, and I would like to find an outlet through which I can maximize my impact on the world while expanding my knowledge until the day I retire. At the same time, working with other people is very important to me; I enjoy sharing ideas, and I also aspire to hold some type of managerial or leadership position in the future in whichever engineering or science field I pursue. Whether it be in computer science or chemical engineering or something in between, I want to work hard to become world-class at the job I do, and, after all is said and done, know that I made the most out of my time and gave maximum effort in my career.

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I do not know I have not yet determined which specific career path I intend to pursue. However, I am excited to discover a subject that I am passionate about and utilize that passion as a vehicle to solve STEM related problems in collaboration with like-minded peers. I hope to either pursue a field career in chemistry, or teach it at the high school level. I hope to graduate from Stanford University with my Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, possibly double majoring with Computer Engineering. After college, I wish to be employed at a private company, contracting to work with the military. I hope to graduate with my degree, obtain a job in the specific field that I later decide on, and advance through that field. I hope to purse a career in the medical field as a physical therapist or a neurologist, but I have an open mind for other science-related careers. I hope to participate in cutting edge research to help discover cures and other medical advancements. I also would like to take my experience abroad to serve those in need. I hope to pursue a career in the STEM fields that would allow me to improve the lives of others I just want to find my place in the world as a mathematician and I really have no clue as to what I will be doing in the future I just know I’m going to do my best to make this world a better place. I plan to be a professional with at least a Master's degree. I want to be financially independent and an expert in my field. I plan to go to Medical school and specialize to become a doctor. I really haven't decided yet. I know I want to go into some STEM-related field, and I know I want to make a difference in the world (by making a software or engineering breakthrough, for example, or perhaps something completely different), but that's about it. I want to be a computer software engineer. I want to do anything to help people, and I believe that a great need worldwide is lack of safe water and infrastructure, so I want to do what I can worldwide for those underprivileged. I want to have a job where I will get up everyday and not hate it. I want to have my masters in speech pathology and work in a hospital. I would also like to minor in cultural studies and get involved with international aid agencies. I want to help as many people as I can through medicine. I am looking to go to medical school to become a surgeon. I want to look into being an actuary or a mechanical engineer. I want to pursue a career in medicine, specifically emergency medicine or pediatric care. I wish to do something in the medical field. I would like to be either a biomedical engineer of a physician (of some sort). I would either like to become a doctor or go into the research aspect of biomedical sciences I would like to become an orthodontist I would like to become either an interventional cardiologist or a dermatologist. I would like to earn my bachelors degree from UF and then possibly earn my PhD from Johns Hopkins University so that I can become a pediatrician, practicing in my home state of Florida. I would like to get my college bachelor's degree and possible graduate in engineering. I aspire to explore internships with engineering firms and look forward to a career in the engineering field. I would like to go to dental school and further improve on current technologies in that field. I would like to go to medical school and become a neurosurgeon. I would like to work for a large Engineering Corp centered around Jacksonville I would like to work for an aircraft company or spaceflight company as an engineer, designing the future of aviation, and possibly obtain my commercial pilots license and work for a commercial transport company. In regards to my long-term career goals, I am unsure about the definite path I will choose, However, I know that it will be related to enacting change and improving the lives of those around me. I hope to be able to make the world a better place and influence/inspire others to achieve their goals. I am highly fond of the STEM-related fields (particularly Health Science); therefore, I am guide certain that my future career will be correlated with one or more of them. Given my empathetic and driven nature, however, I also believe I may end up minoring in such a field that will permit me to gain insight into deeper topics, including sociology, philosophy, psychology, etc. Long term aspirations would be to end up in a job I enjoy (not yet decided) and to be in a position where I can help improve other people’s lives. Currently I could see my self ending up in something related to medicine. Long term, I plan to program application software for both mobile and personal technologies either independently or as an employee of some large tech firm. My imagination shifts into overdrive when I think of my future as a Materials and Nanotechnology Engineer. The study of structural lattice composition in nanomaterial research may lead to new solutions in the ‘strength verses density’ problem encountered in planes and automobiles, where dense materials are needed for stability but also lead to greater weight and greater fuel consumption and pollution (and cost). Another incredible development in nanotechnology is the use of graphene single-atom membranes to desalinate salt-water. The possibility to create materials and nanotechnology that have the potential to both solve the world’s potable water scarcity issue and create more efficient and eco-friendly transportation, is fascinating and exciting. The potential this profession has to help solve countless world problems has captured my interest to pursue a career as a Materials and Nanotechnology Engineer. I need a

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profession that allows me to keep learning, and challenges me to keep thinking. My long term aspirations include to hold a career that will help influence other students to partake within STEM fields (most especially females for computer science). While I’m unsure which career I exactly plan to pursue, I want to be able to intern at companies dealing with developing technology in robotics. My long term career goal is to become a pediatric cardiologist. I may also want to open up my own practice someday. My long term career goal is to become a pharmacist. If my mind changes, however, my main goal is to find a career that suits me well and that I can help people in. My long term career goals and aspirations are to make a difference in my community, whether it be through helping people directly or fueling new discoveries to better improve their lives. I would love to work in a field where I can see my actions directly helping and aiding others, as that is something I truly enjoy. I want to be happy in my career and do something I enjoy. This happiness would come from a constant learning and improvement of myself. To be successful in my field would be great because it would show my actions and hard work were worth while. My long term career goals consistent of working at NIH, starting my own biotechnology company, and making an impact on the world through my research or products. Neurologist in the military Paramedic in the military Own my own practice as a neurologist Own My own business Planning to go into pediatric medicine after getting a bachelor's in engineering Possibly anesthesiology, but uncertain Research Biologist, Geneticist, or Public Health Official To become a Pediatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner To become a pediatric physician assistant and fashion blogger (on the side) To become a pediatric surgeon To become a Physician assistant in pediatric practices or Pediatrician within the state of Florida. To become a scientific contributor to society in some way and/or apply new technologies or research to today's issues. I also wish to earn a decent living. To become an Emergency Physician To become an Epidemiologist. To become either a diagnostic radiologist, an engineer, or a lawyer. To conduct research in some application of environmental engineering with a technical background. To receive my Doctorate in whichever major I choose to pursue. To teach math at the university level. To work as a part of the United Nations Undecided Working with cancer research and development.

Briefly describe your expectations for this Sunshine State Scholars Conference. What do you hope to gain from the program? A better understanding of post-secondary education and perspectives of students across the state. An understanding of the environment of the conference By attending the Sunshine State Scholars Conference, I hope to be exposed to more careers in STEM that can help me determine a specific field within computer science that I would like to pursue. Find out more about Florida Universities and their Biology programs (specifically research opportunities for undergraduate students). Collaborate with other Florida students interested in pursuing a science degree and career. Learn more about merit scholarship opportunities for Florida University students. For this Sunshine State Scholars Conference, I hope to gain a better understanding on Florida issues and the ways we can directly address and fix these. During the “think tank” with other scholars, it will allow me to interact with other students who are as interested in the STEM field as I am. This interaction will help fuel us to come up with solutions. I am looking forward to the teamwork with my fellow students during the conference. I also hope to gain a more in depth knowledge of the universities in Florida, as I am likely to attend one in the future. From this experience I hope to gain an understanding of Florida’s biggest issues and to explore higher educational opportunities available to me. Further knowledge of STEM careers. I am expecting to meet people who have the same drive and aspirations as I do when it comes to future dreams and current

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enrollment. I hope to gain an insight into what my future holds as an engineer I am hoping that I will be able to see what many colleges have to offer and get a broader scope on what is available at each college. I also hope to meet others like me and get their input on both contemporary and global issues so I can widen my perspective. I am hoping to meet university representatives who will provide greater insight as to research opportunities in my fields of interest. I am looking for greater understanding of university partners for internship options. Merit scholarship options are important as well. I am hoping to meet with contacts from Florida universities to see what opportunities are available for my college education. I also hope to hear from speakers who will provide information on the future of STEM careers. I hope to gain a better understanding of overall opportunities in college and in a future career. I am incredibly happy with the opportunity to meet representatives from so many schools in order to gain a more thorough understanding of each of these schools. I'm hoping to find some opportunities for job-shadowing and internships to better define my interests and extend my network or knowledge and people. I am looking forward to the college fair and speaking to the representatives about the courses offered in STEM and learn about internships. I hope to get to know the fellow scholars while working on the team assignments. I am nervous for this convention, I know that there will be a lot of bright, young minds there and I worry that I will not be up to par with them. I hope to gain more perspective, hopefully, on what I should study in the future and other people's opinions. I expect an interesting conference that will allow me to meet and interact with other people with similar STEM interests to me, and to learn about their stories. I also expect to gain some information about the various programs offered at Florida universities and graduate programs that could interest me. I expect that there will be plenty of other students just like me who hope to go into the STEM field. Hopefully, this experience will help me to acquire skills and strategies that I will need to be successful in school and life while being with peers. I expect to learn more about the process leading towards college and what opportunities I have in secondary education (as a gifted student). I hope from the Sunshine State Scholars Confernce that I am able to better understand what I want to accomplish and achieve in both the near future as well as my long term goals. In attending the program I hope that I can learn from my peers more about the college application process and what I should be looking for in a school. I hope that I learn about scholarships opportunities. I hope to explore different career occupations in the STEM field and gain more insight on what might be right for me. I also hope to meet other students who are at the same point in their lives so that I can learn something from their experiences. I hope to find colleges in Florida where my interests are specialized at a high level. I hope to gain a better idea of what working in the STEM field would be like and also how to make the most of my future college education. I hope to gain a better understanding of programs concerning the STEM careers in both Florida and out of state universities as well as meeting new people who share my interests I hope to gain a better understanding of what some Florida schools offer I hope to gain a number of similarly interested peers, and ideas for the future to improve the field of STEM. I hope to gain an understanding of what each Florida college has to offer as well get to know other students in Florida who are interested in STEM careers. I hope to gain clarity about the college and major I want to choose. I also hope that I will be able to network with people who will be able to help me achieve my goals. I hope to gain connections and relationships as well as more information on what is asked of me in the program. I hope to gain connections with the other students who are interested in the fields of study that I am, gain knowledge from the discussions that we will be having, and contribute to the success of the conference. I hope to gain experience in the STEM field, as well as knowledge about post-high school opportunities. I hope to gain insight into options for my college future. I hope to gain insight on how others think and process a situation, and hope to gain understanding in how to effectively run a group or team of people with diverse ideas. I hope to gain knowledge and experience about STEM programs that could benefit me for my future aspirations. In addition, I hope to learn more about in-state universities that are the best fit for me overall. I hope to gain knowledge on different colleges, what they would like to see from me in terms of my college resume, I would also like to learn more about the colleges. I believe it will be an amazing opportunity to meet like minded individuals. I hope to gain knowledge on the possible schools and places I can go after graduation. I hope to gain more clarity about what colleges I want to go to after high school and I want to get more insight into the admissions processes at more selective programs like the UF Honors Program and the direct-med program at USF. I hope to gain more knowledge of scholarships from universities in Florida. I hope to gain more knowledge of the opportunities that lay ahead of me and of how I can make the most of them to accomplish my goals. I look forward to meeting the other sunshine scholars and those who sponsor the whole event. I hope to gain more knowledge on the resources available to me for my education in state. I’d also like to hear the career goals of

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other kids that are as determined as me at my age range. I hope to gain perspective about the opportunities that I have not explored in Florida. I also hope to gain insight about the careers of individuals who are already working in the industry. I hope to gain some new friends and take responsibility for all my hard work. I hope to gain valuable information and opportunities to further my academic career, as well as gain new experiences through meeting students who aspire towards similar goals. I hope to learn a lot more about what's happening within the periphery of where I live. I hope to learn about the options available to me in Florida Universities and hopefully finalize my college application list. I hope to learn details about the careers available in Florida and about the opportunities to attend in-state universities. After the conference I hope to be able to narrow down my major interests and discover a career path that is right for me. I hope that I am able to talk personally with representatives from universities in order to discover a school that offers the majors and activities that I am interested in. I hope to learn more about the different universities in Florida and what they have to offer. I hope to learn more about the educational opportunities available in Florida. I hope to learn more about the institutions in attendance to help me decide how best to further pursue my education I hope to learn more about the opportunities in STEM that exist in Florida and to meet other bright STEM students. I hope to learn more about the options for college in Florida. I also want to know more about career paths that are available in Florida. I hope to meet like-minded individuals and learn more about different universities and the majors they have to offer. I hope to meet not only other teens who, like myself, are interested in math and science, but I also hope to meet admissions officials from UF who can provide me with information that will help me reach my goals. I hope to meet other students from different parts of the state and learn about different college and career opportunities related to STEM. I hope to meet similar individuals who are motivated and pursue knowledge. I also hope to be exposed to ideas that I've not yet heard. I also hope to gain more of an understanding of what I can achieve in Florida. I hope to meet some of my other high achieving peers and have an experience I can always reflect upon. I hope to meet with colleges and expand my opportunities. I hope to gain insight about future colleges and career paths. I hope to receive specific information about the state's leading colleges, universities, and institutions, as well as find out more about some of the majors I am currently interested in and the job/career opportunities they offer. I hope to see what in-state universities have to offer. I know my brothers went to UF and now have great careers, but I want to see what I can get from an in-state college experience. Even though the most elite colleges are out-of-state, in-state colleges are much more cost effective, so I want to see how the educational experiences compare. If I can still get an excellent education at an in-state school, then I will likely be better off staying in state. I hope to: meet people of similar interests and intellect, work together with my peers on challenging tasks, and learn more about STEM programs at a variety of colleges. I want to learn about opportunities for a career in STEM in Florida. I would also like to learn about scholarships, be able to network, and get opportunities for internships. I wish to gain information about colleges and scholarship programs. I hope and expect to meet and connect with other students who share the same interests as me. I’m not entirely sure, but I do hope to feel accomplished and truly challenged and fulfilled. I also hope to make wonderful friends and create new connections. Information about engineering/medical programs in Florida schools Knowledge on institutions and how they can help me. Meeting with college and business representatives to learn about education and career opportunities, and establishing relationships with like-minded students throughout Florida My expectation is to be surrounded by similar students with similar goals, and all of us together can gain exposure and previews of higher up scientific backgrounds that are not normally available in our individual hometowns. My expectations for this Sunshine State Scholars Conference are quite high, I hope to be able to gain insight into the various education opportunities available to me concerning my plans after graduation. Moreover, I hope to learn more about all that is involved within STEM-related careers. I am looking forward to working with other students and creating an assigned presentation. My main goal for the Conference is to learn more about what opportunities exist for me, both in Florida schools and careers beyond these schools. The most important resource in making a college decision (or any decision) is knowledge about just what each choice offers and how it can impact the future. Seeing as this summer and the following semester are critical in deciding what my future holds, I hope that this conference will ultimately lead to my college decision and allow me to choose the best path for me and select my future career - both of which, I expect, will also be informed by the highlighting of STEM field careers at the conference and not solely from details of college opportunities alone. Possible Information pertaining to Florida college

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The opportunity to explore my secondary educational opportunities. Through this conference, I expect to interact with and learn from peers with whom I share similar interests, goals, and priorities. I hope to be educated about the college and career options available to me, as well as gain valuable experience in regard to teamwork and problem solving. Through this conference, I wish to make the acquaintance of many students that share my personal interests in many STEM fields and partake with them in discussion and learning about the STEM related issues that are presently affecting our state. To gain exposure to some colleges and meet others who share my interests To learn more about the engineering/science programs offered in Florida To meet other students; To learn about different college options and job opportunities

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