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

Nicole Melo de Almeida is a student at Escola SESI Djalma Pessoa. Nico plans on working at an environmental organization to help promote sustainability. 

Henrique Amorim is a student at Colégio Dante Alighieri. Henrique is pursuing a career as a Software Developer, and is interested in scientific research.

Wanghley Soares Martins is a student at Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Brasília. Wanghley plans on pursuing a career as a Biomedical Engineer & Computer Scientist.

João Pedro Silvestre Armani is a student at Colégio Alfa. João is pursuing a career as a Medical Doctor. 

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!