Davis, West Virginia – The National Youth Science Foundation would like to congratulate the 2021 National Youth Science Camp delegates from North Carolina! Two delegates were selected to represent North Carolina at the 2021 National Youth Science Camp held virtual from June 28 to July 21, 2021.
Davina Thompson is a 2021 graduate of Middle College at UNCG. Davina will be attending Princeton University, studying Environmental Engineering or Public Policy.
Aishwarya Balaji is a 2021 graduate of Enloe Magnet High School. Aishwarya will be attending the University of Pennsylvania, studying Computer Science and Economics.
These delegates will join around 140 other top science students from across the nation and around the world for this acclaimed honors science leadership program. For the next month, the delegates will be immersed in science lectures and directed studies lead by some of the top scientists and professors from around the world.
NYSCamp Director, Dr. Brian Kinghorn, noted, “NYSCamp delegates are some of the best and brightest STEM students from across the world and deserved to be recognized for their protentional for leadership and achievements. The virtual camp will provide them with opportunities to interact with STEM experts, build lasting friendships, and get a jump start on changing the world for good.”
Delegates will have opportunities to interact and connect with each other and to join in interactive sessions with presenters. Even though they are unable to gather in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia, the 2021 National Youth Science Camp will be an engaging, exciting, and unforgettable experience for delegates!