COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Marty Cain of Marlboro, VT and
a student at Mt. Snow Academy, is the nationwide winner of the national
"Siemens American History Innovation Award." Patricia Sherman, vice president
of Government Affairs for Siemens, presented the award to Marty at the
National History Day Competition, June 17, 2004, held at the University of
Maryland. Marty received the award for his Junior Individual Documentary
titled "Move Over Henry Ford! John Gore's Amazing Whiz Wagon" which
highlighted the early and unknown inventor of the self-propelled steam
automobile.
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Marty presented his research at this year's NHD Competition, while
addressing this year's theme, Exploration, Encounter and Exchange in History.
More than 700,000 middle and high school students participated in NHD state
and regional competitions. The champions of these events -- nearly 2,500
students -- participated in this week's national finals.
"Marty's project, Move Over Henry Ford! John Gore's Amazing Whiz Wagon, is
clearly an example of how significant the role of innovation is in our
nation's history and how it impacts the way we live," said Tom Haas, chief
marketing officer for Siemens. Marty's project illustrates the positive
influence National History Day is having on America's schools and communities.
We are delighted to recognize Marty as the national winner of the "Siemens
American History Innovation Award" and other students who also demonstrated a
passion for learning and history through their participation."
"From the boardroom to the classroom, all Americans should have an
understanding of their history," said Cathy Gorn, Executive Director of
National History Day. "We are pleased to work with Siemens to highlight the
innovations in American history that have made America what it is today."
About the "Siemens American History Innovation Award"
The "Siemens American History Innovation Award" recognizes middle and high
school students across the country for outstanding projects that demonstrate
how technology or innovation has influenced U.S. history. The goal of the
award is to help students gain a better understanding of the economic,
technological and social ramifications of innovations in history. Although
many innovations derive from science and inventions, many of the most dramatic
innovations, such as the assembly line or interstate highways, have affected
our everyday lives. Student projects can focus on an individual, an
invention, a document, or any topic that has historical significance,
influence, or impact dealing with an innovation or innovations. Winning
students at the state level received a Siemens M56 mobile phone while the
national winners receive a lap top computer and a Siemens ID Mouse.
About Siemens
Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is one of the largest global electronics and
engineering companies with reported worldwide sales of $80.5 billion in fiscal
2003. Founded more than 150 years ago, the company is a leader in the areas of
Information and Communications, Automation and Control, Power, Transportation,
Medical and Lighting. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City,
Siemens in the USA has sales of $16.6 billion and employs 65,000 people
throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Ten of Siemens' worldwide businesses
are based in the United States. With its global headquarters in Munich,
Siemens AG and its subsidiaries employ 417,000 people in 192 countries.
For more information on Siemens in the United States:
http://www.usa.siemens.com
About National History Day
National History Day is not just one day, but a yearlong education program
that makes history come alive through educator professional development and
active student learning. NHD engages 700,000 students in grades 6-12 in the
process of discovery and interpretation of historical topics. These projects
are then evaluated at local, state and national competitions. National
History Day has received the National Endowment for the Humanities Charles
Frankel Prize for public programming. For more information:
http://www.nationalhistoryday.org .
SOURCE Siemens Corporation
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CONTACT:
John Columbus of Siemens Corporation,
+1-732-906-3818, john.columbus@siemens.com; or Mark Robinson of
National History Day, +1-301-314-9542,
markr@nationalhistoryday.org
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