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Department of Education names 7 Massachusetts students as 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars
Updated 10:18 AM;
Seven Massachusetts high schoolers are among 161 students from across the nation who have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
The honor from the U.S. Department of Education recognizes high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
The Massachusetts scholars are:
Arden E. Lloyd of Amherst Regional High School (U.S. Presidential Scholar in Arts)
Andrew Harris of Middlesex School in Concord (U.S. Presidential Scholar in Arts)
Caroline Curran of Sturgis Charter School in Hyannis
Kevin Wen of Somerville High School
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In a year filled with unbelievable limitations for students nationwide, Somerville High senior Kevin Wen, 17, has managed to keep busy doing things he loves.
For Wen, that meant developing a research project into how nanoplastics might get through cell membranes to better understand the possible impact of plastic pollution on various organisms, with the support of professionals at two prestigious universities.
But, that’s just one thing.
Science and Somerville
Wen grew up in Somerville, and as a son of Chinese immigrants he’s always appreciated his diverse community. He’s a pianist, track and cross country athlete, and leads the Science Club, Math Club, and Trivia Team at Somerville High. He’s also a seriously accomplished student: Wen is a National Merit Scholar, Regeneron Science Talent Search semi-finalist, and was recently selected as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.