COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Vincent Cheng of Wichita,
Kansas and a student at Wichita High School East, 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
Vincent at the National History Day Competition, June 17, 2004, held at the
University of Maryland. Vincent received the award for his senior historical
paper titled, "Unwinding the Secret of Life: Exchanging Ideas in the History
of Discovering the Structure of DNA," highlighting the road to the genetic
makeup of mankind.
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Vincent 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.
"Vincent's project, Unwinding the Secret of Life: Exchanging Ideas in the
History of Discovering the Structure of DNA, 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.
His project illustrates the positive influence National History Day is having
on America's schools and communities. We are delighted to recognize Vincent
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
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CONTACT:
John Columbus of Siemens Corporation,
+1-732-906-3818, john.columbus@siemens.com; Mark Robinson of
National History Day, +1-301-314-9542,
markr@nationalhistoryday.org
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