Category: Alumni

CHS/MST Alumna Abby Jiang (’19) Update

Class of 2019 graduate Abby Jiang recently checked in with us to share a life update on her post-high school happenings. Here’s what she had to say: “After I complete my undergrad at Caltech this June, I will be headed to Harvard for my PhD in Applied Physics, fully funded by the National Science Foundation …

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Graduate Update: Sarah Wells-Moran (’18)

We recently heard from 2018 CHS/MST grad Sarah Wells-Moran over the break who excitedly reported that she was able to present her work in person at the American Geophysical Union fall conference held in New Orleans from December 13th through the 17th.  This was her first in person, collegiate presentation given the disruptions from Covid. …

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2019 CHS/MST Grad Abigail Jiang Wins SURF Speaking Competition!

https://ms.caltech.edu/news/1389

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NOAA Undergrad/Grad Paid Internship

“As part of its mission to train the next generation of ocean explorers, scientists, engineers, and communicators, the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) hosts students in the Explorer-in-Training Program. These interns gain valuable, interdisciplinary experience in ocean exploration while collaborating on OER projects and expeditions. Explorer-in-Training internships enable students to increase their …

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MST Grad Monica Chang Helps Pioneer CovEd

We recently heard from 2019 CHS/MST grad Monica Chang who is studying at Harvard this year. As per normal, she’s networking and creating opportunities for people. Here’s what she had to say: “I’m currently helping lead an initiative called CovEd to connect low-income K-12 students with undergraduate and postgraduate students for free virtual tutoring during …

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Thank You for Your Service, Veterans!

Thank you for your service, veterans! A quick shout out to our CHS/MST grads who are either in the service or who have served: US Army: Camille R. (14), Nathan C. (17), Riley H. (14) US Navy: PJ B. (12), Noah W. (13) US Air Force: Jimmy C. (12), Jeffrey F. (17) See where they …

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CHS/MST Class of 2014 Grad Riley Hein Speaks!

December and January are great months for reflection as we close one year and start another. For me, that’s often sparked by visits from former students. I’ll be sharing some of those updates here on this page, asking them to share what they’ve been up to, the lessons they’ve learned and applied in their lives, …

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CHS/MST Class of 2013 Grad Abbie Younkin Speaks!

December and January are great months for reflection as we close one year and start another. For me, that’s often sparked by visits from former students. I’ll be sharing some of those updates here on this page, asking them to share what they’ve been up to, the lessons they’ve learned and applied in their lives, …

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Ryan Gompertz CHS/MST Class of 2011

Ryan Gompertz (CHS, ’11) was among the first 32 brave Magnet pioneers who joined our brand new program in its inaugural year of 2007.  Like many of those 32 curious students who joined us that year, we were also just trying to figure out who we were as a program. I distinctly remember when Ryan …

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WSSEF 2018 Results

34 of our students competed in the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair this past weekend. Congratulations to all of them who represented our school and their research with pride. Particular shout-outs go to the following people: Freshmen: Alex Gee, Mark Robinson, and Jaden Le: 1st place in Environmental Engineering Owen Baenen and Justine Pentergraft: …

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