In the summer, two high school seniors from Idaho, Anna Grace Aiello and Geneva McClory, will be participating in the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia. The camp will take place from June 29 to July 20 in the Monongahela National Forest. Aiello is from Xavier Charter School in Twin Falls while McClory is from Moscow High School.
Both students have been selected for their commitment to hands-on science education and their aspirations to pursue higher education and careers in STEAM-related industries. The Idaho Department of Education coordinator, Andrea Baerwald, expressed her excitement for the students, emphasizing their academic performance and achievements in STEAM program areas.
The selection process for this camp is highly competitive, with only two students chosen from each state. Both Aiello and McClory were thrilled to have been chosen for the opportunity. They are looking forward to working with professionals in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) to enhance their learning experiences.
McClory shared her excitement for meeting other science enthusiasts and exploring STEM opportunities in West Virginia. She also expressed her eagerness to visit the nation’s capital and meet with congressional members, tour museums, and attend panel discussions at the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Aiello expressed her eagerness to delve deeper into her interests alongside peers who share her curiosity. She shared that she has always had a passion for science and technology and hopes to use this experience to further her career goals in these fields.
