Melissa Goss, a sophomore at Lakeland Christian Academy, Winona Lake, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Boston, Mass., June 28 to 30. She is the daughter of Andy and Michele Goss, and will be a junior in the fall at LCA. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The purpose of the event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country to be scientists and technologists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal, according to a press release from the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists. Goss was nominated by American hero and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, science director of the NAFST to represent LCA based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and passion for science and technology. During the three-day Congress, Goss will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science winners talk about leading scientific research; be given advice from deans of the world’s top tech universities; be inspired by fellow teen science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future of science and technology, according to the release. “This is a crucial time in America when we need more nimble-minded and creative scientists and technologists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, executive director, NAFST. “Focused, bright and determined students like Melissa Goss are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her.” The Academy offers free services and programs to students who have the desire to learn more about their future in science or technology. Some of the services and programs the Academy offers include online social networks through which these future scientists and technologists can communicate; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by tech and science leaders; and communications for parents and students on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance and more. For more information, visit the website at www.scitechleaders.com or call 617-307-7425.
