COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sarah Mercer of Mt.
Pleasant, South Carolina and a student at Moultrie Middle School, is the
national winner of the national "Siemens American History Innovation Award."
Klaus Kleinfeld, President and CEO of Siemens USA, presented the award to
Sarah at the National History Day Competition, June 19, 2003, held at the
University of Maryland. Sarah received the award for her junior individual
exhibit titled The Fencing Frenzy: Rights and Responsibilities of Barbed Wire
Usage in the Wild West, highlighting how the innovation of barbed wire led to
efficient, economical, and ecological practices for both ranchers and farmers.
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Sarah presented her research at this year's NHD Competition, while
addressing this year's theme, Rights and Responsibilities 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. John Bridgeland, Assistant to
the President and Executive Director of the USA Freedom Corps, represented the
President of the United States at the awards ceremony to congratulate the
students and spoke about the importance of American History, Civics and
Service.
"We are delighted to recognize Sarah for her academic achievement in being
named the national winner of the "Siemens American History Innovation Award."
Her project, The Fencing Frenzy: Rights and Responsibilities of Barbed Wire
Usage in the Wild West, clearly demonstrates the profound impact that
technological and scientific achievement has had in defining our American way
of life," said Bud Grebey vice president of public relations for Siemens
Corporation. Sarah's project is also evidence to the fact that the National
History Day program is having a positive influence on America's schools and
communities."
"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 A56 mobile phone while the
national winners receive a lap top computer, a Siemens ID Mouse and a Siemens
Speedstream wireless router and network card, enabling them to create their
very own wireless network.
About Siemens
Siemens AG (NYSE: SI), headquartered in Munich, is a leading global
electronics and engineering company. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ
426,000 people in 192 countries and reported worldwide sales of $77.8 billion
in fiscal 2002 (10/1/01 - 9/30/02). The United States is Siemens' largest
market in the world, with 14 of Siemens' worldwide businesses headquartered
here and annual sales of $21.5 billion in fiscal 2002. The Siemens companies
in the U.S. employ approximately 70,000 people in all 50 states and Puerto
Rico. Corporate headquarters for Siemens' U.S. businesses are located in New
York City. For more information: 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:
Michael McCauley of Siemens Corporation,
+1-732-906-3855, or michael.mccauley@siemens.com; or Mark
Robinson of National History Day, +1-301-314-9542, or
markr@nationalhistoryday.org
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