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Wayne You, a senior at Bob Jones High School, has been named the Alabama state winners of the 2010 Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement, a program of the Siemens Foundation administered by the College Board.

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The awards recognize up to 100 of America’s top achievers in Advanced Placement Programs (APP) science and mathematics courses with a $2,000 college scholarship to one male and one female student in each state.  Two national winners are also recognized, each receiving a $5,000 scholarship.

“These students lead the nation in performance on AP math and science courses and we are proud to support them as they strive for excellence,” said Jeniffer Harper-Taylor, President of the Siemens Foundation.

This year, 98 high school students in 50 states – including 91 seniors, six juniors and one sophomore – were recognized.

“The Advanced Placement Program is an effective tool for fostering student achievement in math and science, and by rewarding students who excel in AP science and math, the Siemens Foundation is investing in our nation’s next generation of scientists and mathematicians,” said Gaston Caperton, President of the College Board.

Encouraging students to pursue academic careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is a national priority.  Students who take AP math and science courses major in STEM fields at significantly higher rates than other students, according to the study, “AP Students in College:  An Analysis of Five-Year Academic Careers,” released by the College Board in 2007.  Student participation in AP science and mathematics courses grew 9 percent to 1.8 million students from 2009 to 2010.

For a complete list of winners, please click:http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/siemensfoundation/48332/