Acorda Therapeutics Inc. in Ardsley announced the start of a weekly award program to recognize high school students in Westchester County doing independent research in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
The biotechnology company”™s Acorda Scientific Excellence Award is open to students at public, private and parochial schools as well as home-schooled students working on projects in the STEM subjects. A winner will be announced each week during the 2013-2014 school year and will be interviewed on a new weekly radio program on WFAS-AM hosted by Lisa Wexler.
Applications will be evaluated by a committee that includes the broadcast host, scientists from Acorda Therapeutics, science teachers in the county and a representative from county government.
Applications are available at www.acorda.com. They will be accepted through March 31, 2014.
Acorda spokesperson Tierney Saccavino in the announcement said the award program “will spotlight some of the impressive scientific research being done by high school students throughout Westchester County. By encouraging and supporting the next generation of scientists, Acorda Therapeutics can play a role in helping to create the future researchers who could go on to discover the next generation of medicines.”
She said the company hopes its award “will encourage more young people to consider careers in science, engineering and related areas in the future.”
Winners will be announced weekly throughout the academic year. They and their schools will each receive a plaque honoring their achievement.
The Acorda Scientific Excellence Award radio program will air Sundays at 9 a.m.
For information about eligibility requirements or to apply for the award, visit http://www.acorda.com/ScientificAward.aspx or email scienceaward@acorda.com.
