LUKE HUANG
NEW CANAAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2024
HOMETOWN: NEW CANAAN
In the fall I will be… attending MIT.
The thing I’m most excited about in college is… acquiring the MIT pirate certificate, meeting more friends and diving deeper into physics and science.
My passion for science began… when my grandfather used to tell me stories explaining how physics and science underpinned the world around us.
Developing an AP Physics study guide to help other students was important to me because… I wanted to make challenging concepts more accessible and help everyone succeed.
My ideal family vacation is… a trip to a place rich in history and culture that’s a mix of exploration, learning and enjoying the moment with others.
My secret to time management is… staying organized with deadlines and setting aside dedicated time for both work and relaxation. Balancing my schedule helps me stay productive.
Being chosen as a finalist in the National Regeneron Science competition was a pivotal moment because… meeting so many scientists accomplishing pioneering work in their fields and fellow high school researchers makes me excited to continue conducting science research.
I would describe myself as… curious, determined and sociable. I love learning new things and tinkering with challenges alongside others.
When I have downtime, you can find me… hanging out with friends, running or reading about the latest scientific discoveries.
My career goals include… pursuing scientific research to find innovative solutions in technology and science.
Tutoring allows me to… share my knowledge, help others achieve their goals and reinforce my own understanding of the subjects I teach.
WHY LUKE IS A TEEN TO WATCH:
2024 European Physics Olympiad Gold Medalist: Represented the United States and ranked 3rd overall out of 250 competitors from around the world
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Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Student Leadership Award
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2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist
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2023 Research Science Institute Scholar
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3x U.S. Physics Team Member: Placed in the top 20 out of 6,000 competitors in the U.S. Physics Olympiad
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Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAMS) State Champion Team: Achieved the 2nd highest overall score in the nation
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2022 Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program (MOSP) Qualifier: Ranked in the top 60 out of 132,000+ competitors in the American Mathematics Competitions series
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2022 U.S. Junior Mathematical Olympiad Winner: Placed 11th in the nation for the U.S. Junior Mathematical Olympiad
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3x U.S. Junior)Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO) Qualifier: Ranked in the top 250 out of 132,000+ competitors in the American Mathematics Competitions series
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3x Scholastic Arts and Writing Silver Key in Critical Essay and Poetry