Nicole Kerrigan, a 7th grade student at AMS, was recently selected as one of only 300 semi-finalists in the Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars) program of the Society for Science and the Public. For this program, students compete in their local or regional SSP-affiliated science fair where the top 10% of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade participants are nominated to be a Broadcom MASTER.  To be selected as a semi-finalist, Nicole had to complete several essay questions where she explained her science fair project demonstrating her use of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) principles in the development of her project and how she would apply the science principles she learned to everyday life.
Nicole credits Mrs. Hartley for inspiring her and developing her interest in science.  As a reward for this stunning achievement, Elmer's Products, Inc. has agreed to donate over $250 in project and presentation supplies for Mrs. Hartley and the students to use in Nicole's class.
We at AMS are all very proud of Nicole for her accomplishment and of Mrs. Hartley for nurturing the talent and appetite for learning in her classroom