Ardent Academy for Gifted Youth
Math Olympiad Training Programs
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and the American Institute of Physics sponsor a competition each year for high school students to represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition (IPhO).
The Mathematical Association of America announced results for the 2006 USA Math Olympiad competition. Tedrick Leung, an 11th grader at North Hollywood High School, is one of 12 winners and Zarathustra Brady, an 11th grader at Mognolia Science Academy, received Honorable Mention.
University High School of Irvine placed first in the Division I PhysicsBowl 2006 competition. Torrey Pines High School placed first in Division II, Region 14. The competitions were held from April 3-14 at participating schools.
State College Area High School from State College, PA, won the Department of Energy National Science Bowl. Teams representing 65 schools from across the United States competed in this "Science Jeopardy" competition on May 1, 2006 in Washington, DC.
The problem solving community lost one of its distinguished leaders in Dr. George Lenchner when he passed away on April 23. He was 88 years old when he fell due to a head accident.