Episcopal Academy Senior Wins Chemistry Award

NEWTOWN SQUARE–The Delaware Valley Science Council (DVSC) annually sponsors a competition to discover and recognize scientifically-talented high school seniors in the Delaware Valley who may become future STEM innovators and world leaders as recommended by the National Science Board.

Teachers within a collaborating network of 400 public and private schools nominate students with specific scientific aptitude. Nominees take two written exams selected from the four STEM fields of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics that are designed to challenge students and allow them to demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Students who earn high scores on the exams are subsequently interviewed by teams of outstanding area scientists and engineers to evaluate their career goals, leadership qualities, societal contributions, and general interests.

Based on the outcome of the exams and interviews, finalists are selected for awards which are presented at the DVSC Annual Awards Dinner. Episcopal Academy senior Charles Kinzig, of Newtown Square, received the Chemistry Award sponsored by the American Chemical Society for demonstration of personal initiative and accomplishments, outstanding scholarly achievements, and attaining the highest score on the chemistry exam.

In addition, Kinzig was also a member of the team that came in second in the state in their division at the Technology Student Association (TSA) TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science) competition.

According to the TSA website:

“The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national, non-profit organization for middle and high school student with a strong interest in technology. Since TSA was chartered in 1978 over 2,000, 000 students have participated…The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in technology, innovation, design, and engineering. Members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts through co-curricular activities, competitive events and related programs.”