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PoLS-T Talk & Discussion Series | April 24, 2021
Title: ‘Learning from Our Students’
Description: For the PoLS-T Network April talk, eight high school physics students were interviewed about their experiences learning physics and the challenges they faced over this unprecedented year. Watch their stories online and join them for a live discussion April 24, 2021.
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Watch Talk and Live Discussion Videos on the PoLS-T YouTube Channel
High School Student Speakers & Discussion Panel:
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Hello! My name is Raymond Frechette from Edison High School. I am 16 years old and I am currently a junior at Edison. In my free time I love to go camping or have fun at the beach with my friends. After High School I plan to study in business or mechanical engineering in order to be successful in my future career. |
Praisy Poluan Huntington Beach Union High School District |
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Hello! My name is Lani Morales-Arnao, and I am a senior at Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California. I am 18 years old and I plan on going to college to study biology as a pre-med student. I am an avid surfer and beach lover! |
Praisy Poluan Huntington Beach Union High School District |
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Tsedaye Abenet is currently a senior at Chavez High School. At 18 years old, she plans to pursue an astrophysics degree in college and later enter a career in research. |
Celestina Pangan Chavez High School |
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I am 17 years old and am currently a junior at Chavez High School. I plan to pursue a career in engineering with a focus in space exploration. I plan on working towards eventually becoming an astronaut. |
Celestina Pangan Chavez High School |
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Hello, my name is Brooke Beers and I am a senior at Trinity Preparatory School hoping to go into sustainable energy via engineering in college. I’ve taken both AP Physics 1 and 2 and can’t wait to continue a career in physics. |
Elmarie Mortimer Trinity Preparatory School |
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My name is Emma Davey and I am a senior at Trinity Prep. I am the captain of the cross country, weightlifting, and track team and the Chapter President of Best Buddies. I have really enjoyed taking AP Physics I and II and look forward to taking more classes in college! |
Elmarie Mortimer Trinity Preparatory School |
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My name is Ivayla Radkova, I am 16 years old and I am a Grade 10 student in 125 Boyan Penev High School in Sofia, Bulgaria. I have had interest in mathematics and science since I was ten years old and have participated in many competitions since. I have won a lot of medals and prizes in those competitions. I hope to pursue a career in the fields of mathematics or (and) science. My hobby and my second passion is grooming and caring for my two Yorkshire terriers - Tobby and Mickey. I also enjoy taking Tobby to different dog shows and practicing my handling skills. |
Fabien Kunis Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" Sofia, Bulgaria |
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Martin Dimitrov is an 18-year-old eleventh-grade student from 125 Boyan Penev High School, Sofia, Bulgaria. He is an eager participant in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science competitions and national olympiads. His ambitions are to study science at university. He is also a passionate flower lover and an unlucky owner of a playful flowerpot-pushing cat. |
Fabien Kunis Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" Sofia, Bulgari |
Brooke Beers Sr
Emma Davey Sr
Ivayla Radkova, 10th Grade
Martin Dimitrov, 11th Grade
