William Wang, Lakeside High School (Seattle), won a gold medal in the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad, July 5-14, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates! Congratulations to William! William placed 16th among 354 contestants from around the world and earned the highest score on the US team. The US team brought home four gold medals. The other three gold medalists on the US team were Max Zhou, Yash Shah, and Adam Madni. (Photo Above: William Wang (from left), Max Zhou, Yash Shah, and Adam Madni receive four gold medals at the closing ceremony. Credit: Margaret Thatcher)
Here is a link to the Chemical and Engineering News article lauding the results of the US team.
Here is a listing of all Olympiad participants by score.
Congratulations to William! We are very proud that you are a resident in the Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society. The ACS Puget Sound Section will celebrate William’s achievement at our September 27th Awards Banquet.
Many thanks as well to Jennie Mayer (Bellevue College), Clarita Bhat (Shoreline College, Emerita), and other volunteers who, year after year, host the local round of the Chemistry Olympiad, by which students can qualify for the international competition.