High School Students From Across the U.S. Explore Chemistry and Careers at the BASF Science Academy - Seite 2

"I came into this program with the expectation of solely working with chemistry," said Matthew Ulinski, Science Academy participant from Florham Park, New Jersey. "I'm surprised to see how market-driven the process is and it is very interesting to learn how to bring molecules to the marketplace."

Haylee Begin-Dyck, Science Academy participant from Windsor, Ontario in Canada, shared her thoughts about the program. "The Science Academy classes are challenging, and I like the challenge. I find that I learn better in that kind of environment. I am fascinated with how chemistry and business work together to create new products. My favorite part of the program is working in the chemistry lab and actually creating my product, face wash, and testing it. The Science Academy has furthered my interest in pursuing a career in science," said Begin-Dyck.

Former graduates from the program -- which started in 2011 -- have gone on to pursue their science studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Cornell University, Princeton University, Rice University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Lamar University, University of Alabama, Virginia State University and Clemson University among others.

Six former Science Academy participants are working as student interns this summer at various BASF locations. Kevin Chao, Science Academy Class of 2011, at Florham Park; Raja Chennamraju, Science Academy Class of 2011, at Iselin, New Jersey; Matthew Bradshaw, Science Academy Class of 2012, at Suffolk, Virginia; Brian Gates, Science Academy Class of 2012, at Geismar, Louisiana; Gabriella Hummel, Science Academy Class of 2012, at Charlotte, North Carolina; and Katelyn McCoy, Science Academy Class of 2012, at Port Arthur, Texas. 

Participants in the Science Academy Class of 2014 are listed below.

• Haylee Begin-Dyck, Catholic Central High School, Ontario, Canada
• Anastasia Britton, East Ascension High School, Louisiana
• Audrey Effenberger, High Technology High School, New Jersey
• Xuerui Fa, Pioneer High School, Michigan
• Kyle Fenske, West Morris Central High School, New Jersey
• Nathan Fox, Bob Jones High School, Alabama
• Nicole Haller, Bishop McNamara Catholic High School, Illinois
• Matthew Henderson, Seton Hall Preparatory School, New Jersey
• Ryan Hoffman, Dutchtown High School, Louisiana
• Grant Hummel, Fort Mill High School, South Carolina
• Cynthia Lin, Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities, Texas
• Christina Martinelli, Jefferson Township High School, New Jersey
• Eric McElhinny, Seneca Valley High School, Pennsylvania
• Rose Nixon, Whippany Park High School, New Jersey
• Patrick Oare, Chatham High School, New Jersey
• Yesenia Rosario, Dover High School, New Jersey
• Adam Supel, Elyria High School, Ohio
• Alexis Tijerina, Brazosport High School, Texas
• Matthew Ulinski, Florham Park, New Jersey
• Sydney Ward, Lakeland High School, Virginia

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