{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://hultgren.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hultgren-announces-inaugural-stem-scholars-class", "Hultgren Announces Inaugural STEM Scholars Class", "2016-09-23", "2016", "2016-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Randy Hultgren", "H001059", "hultgren.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, DC \u2014 U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) today announced his inaugural class of STEM Scholars from the 14th Congressional District. The new youth leadership program encourages highly-motivated and energetic high school students to become ambassadors in their communities for the possibilities provided by science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).\n\tCongressman Hultgren will join the STEM Scholars for their first meeting and hands-on learning experience at FONA International in Geneva. STEM Scholars will meet with experts in flavor chemistry, food science, sensory science, research and innovation as they create all manner of food flavors. The Scholars will have an opportunity to learn about FONA, the food industry and the science behind how we taste and experience food.\u00a0 Scholars will devote their year interacting with other scholars and developing their advocacy and leadership skills to advance the understanding of the role science, math and technology play in their own future careers and communities.\n\t\u201cI am very excited to announce this talented and enthusiastic group of students who are interested in exploring and promoting science, technology, engineering and math,\u201d said Rep. Hultgren. \u201cThese ambitious students are our next generation of innovative leaders, and I look forward to joining them at a creative and innovative manufacturer in the 14th District to see the results of STEM education in action. This kickoff event is just the first of monthly meetings I plan to have with these students over the course of the year to encourage them in their studies, expose them to the wide world of STEM fields and propel them to inspire others curious about what opportunities STEM education has to offer.\u201d\n\t2016 class of inaugural STEM Scholars:\n\n\n\tTherese Hein, Aurora Central Catholic High School  \n\t\tPatrick Stephen, Bartlett High School  \n\t\tAlly Bowgren, Batavia High School  \n\t\tDaniel Napierkowski, Batavia High School  \n\t\tEvan Pasero, Batavia High School  \n\t\tAudrey Godsell, Crystal Lake South High School  \n\t\tClaire Garretson, Homeschool (Crystal Lake)  \n\t\tLucas Kulesza, Homeschool (West Chicago)  \n\t\tMary Pelzer, Joliet West High School  \n\t\tKate Thompson, Marian Central Catholic  \n\t\tJosie Reed, Oswego East High School  \n\t\tTrisha Sudhakar, Oswego East High School  \n\t\tKyle Hines, Parkview Christian Academy  \n\t\tAndrew\u00a0Stutesman, St. Charles North High School  \n\t\tEmma Keicher, Sycamore High School  \n\t\tKevin Margis, Warren Township High School  \n\t\tEric Naumann, Yorkville High School  \n\t\tBen Tholen, Yorkville High School  \n\t\tFaith Twardzik, Yorkville High School\n\nThe STEM Scholars program is aimed at creating regular channels of communication between 14th District youth and Congressman Hultgren, including promoting and sharing ideas and presenting solutions to today\u2019s pressing issues, and will include programming specifically designed to expose students to STEM careers and to build STEM leadership qualities and skills. STEM Scholars will grow their leadership skills through presentations, higher-level discussions and on-site visits to some of the 14th District\u2019s premier STEM facilities.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://hultgren.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hultgren-announces-inaugural-stem-scholars-class"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4356398023664951, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}