Davis, West Virginia – The National Youth Science Foundation would like to congratulate the 2021 National Youth Science Camp delegates from West Virginia! Three delegates were selected to represent West Virginia at the 2021 National Youth Science Camp held virtual from June 28 to July 21, 2021.

Jillian Holley is a 2021 graduate from Saint Albans High School. Jillian will be attending Middlebury College, majoring in Physics.

Emma Carpenter is a 2022 graduate of George Washington High School. After High School, Emma plans on starting her own business restoring historic buildings in Charleston, West Virginia, as well as running for public office.

Taylor Glancy is a 2021 graduate of Saint Albans High School. Taylor will be attending Concord University, majoring in Computer Science.

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