Davis, West Virginia – The National Youth Science Foundation would like to congratulate the 2021 National Youth Science Camp delegates from Minnesota! Four delegates were selected to represent Minnesota at the 2021 National Youth Science Camp held virtual from June 28 to July 21, 2021.

Lucas Newhouse is a 2021 graduate of Alexandria Area Highschool. Lucas will be attending the University of Minnesota Morris studying Life Science and Biology. Lucas’ hobbies include reading, education, and literature.

Sruthi Subramamian is a 2021 graduate of Mounds View High School. Sruthi will be attending the University of Minnesota studying Biology. Sruthi’s hobbies include travel, reading, and spending time in the outdoors.

Dylan Ayres is a 2021 graduate of Centennial High School. Dylan will be attending the University of St. Thomas studying Physics. Dylan’s hobbies include spikeball, lifting, and volleyball.

Katie Nguyen is a 2021 graduate from Highland Park Senior High. Katie will be attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying Biology with a focus in Pre-Med. Kaitie’s hobbies include journaling, swimming, and tennis.

These delegates will join around 140 other top science students from across the nation and around the world for this acclaimed honors science leadership program. For the next month, the delegates will be immersed in science lectures and directed studies lead by some of the top scientists and professors from around the world.

NYSCamp Director, Dr. Brian Kinghorn, noted, “NYSCamp delegates are some of the best and brightest STEM students from across the world and deserved to be recognized for their protentional for leadership and achievements. The virtual camp will provide them with opportunities to interact with STEM experts, build lasting friendships, and get a jump start on changing the world for good.”

Delegates will have opportunities to interact and connect with each other and to join in interactive sessions with presenters. Even though they are unable to gather in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia, the 2021 National Youth Science Camp will be an engaging, exciting, and unforgettable experience for delegates!