Two (2) local students have been selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago in the National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). The United States Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced that Dominique Henry and Reginald Mohammed were selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the 2024 NYSCamp.
Every year the U.S. embassy and the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) accept applications from forth to sixth form students between the ages of 16-18 years old for a scholarship to attend the NYSCamp in West Virginia, USA.
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Now in its 61st year, the NYSCamp is a residential Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programme in the eastern mountains of West Virginia designed to honor and challenge some of the world’s rising STEM leaders, provide them with opportunities to engage with STEM professionals and participate in exciting outdoor activities.
Support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (https://eca.state.gov/) of the U.S. State Department allows Dominique Henry and Reginald Mohammed to attend the NYSCamp programme free of charge.
Dominique Henry, a student at Bishop’s High School in Tobago, is actively involved in numerous extracurricular activities. These include Christmas charity drives, the Interact Club of Southwest Tobago, and a youth business summer program. She has designed websites and tutored her peers. Dominique is also a member of her school’s tourism, art, and animation clubs and previously participated in the archery club.
According to a press release from NIHERST, Dominique is excited to experience next-generation technology and learn from innovators in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), as well as explore new cultures.
Reginald Mohammed, a student at Naparima College, has a strong background in environmental preservation and sustainability essay competitions. He has earned certificates of distinction in various math olympiads and received a bronze award in the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Reginald is an active member of his school’s science club, literary and debating society, IT club, and Indian cultural club.
He is eager to engage in hands-on experiments and cutting-edge learning at the camp.
