Princeton HS Student Graduates From Prestigious NJ STEM Program

PRINCETON, NJ – A student from Princeton High School graduated from the prestigious Governor’s STEM Scholars program on Saturday.

Mulin Huan is one of 69 New Jersey students to complete the year-long program, which provides a complete view of the state’s STEM economy through symposiums, lab tours, classes, and research.

“As a Governor’s STEM Scholar, Mulin Huan received a comprehensive introduction to New Jersey’s STEM economy, highlighting some of the most innovative and exciting STEM organizations in the state through symposiums, field trips, internship opportunities and a research project,” Alise Roderer, Director of the Governor’s STEM Scholars, said in a media statement.

Throughout the academic year, Huan, a junior at Princeton High School, participated in four Symposiums highlighting New Jersey STEM opportunities in government, academia, industry, and the upcoming commencement.

Mridula Bajaj, Supervisor of Science, Professional Development, Testing and Assessment at Princeton Public Schools said Huan was unanimously chosen by the PHS science teachers to be nominated for the program.

“As one teacher said about him "I can't think of a better candidate among the students I've taught,” Bajaj said.

Each Scholar was led by college-level team leads, mentored through professional STEM advisors, and produced a viable research project.

The Governor’s STEM Scholars program is for high-achieving high school, college, and graduate students.

The program is a public-private partnership among the Research & Development Council of New Jersey, the Governor’s Office, the New Jersey Department of Education, the Secretary of Higher Education, and public and private research companies.

“With more scientists and engineers per square mile than anywhere else around the globe, New Jersey has one of the country’s most highly educated workforces and is a national STEM research hub,” said Anthony Cicatiello, president of the Research & Development Council of New Jersey.

“Through the Governor’s STEM Scholars, we are ensuring our state’s talented students stay in New Jersey to fill these roles, securing our academic and workforce pipeline for the future.”

As graduates of the program, students will have access to an alumni network of nearly 550 students, which will enable them to stay connected to STEM jobs and opportunities in the state.

Applications for the 2021-2022 Governor’s STEM Scholars program are open through June 11, 2021. For more information visit www.govstemscholars.com/apply/.

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