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Interested in learning more about \u201cShort Stories in Costa Rica,\u201d\u00a0Krish Bhavnani<\/strong><\/span> traveled to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica to immerse himself in Spanish culture and<\/p>\n develop \u201cmy own artistic voice\u201d by writing two short stories in Spanish.\u00a0In addition to writing, he also participated in frequent surf lessons to have conversations and interact with members of the Santa Teresa community.<\/p>\n Rachel Chen<\/strong> <\/span>visited both cities and landmarks in China to reconnect with her roots and compare An- cient and Modern China with the Western World. Her experience culminatedin a personal re ection andseveral sketches inspired by her trip. Upon her re- turn, she shadowed several doctors at the St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livings-ton to experience rsthandthe responsibilities and realities of being a doctor.<\/p>\n Avery Schiffman<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0continued her passion To answer the question, \u201cHow did Paul C\u00e9zanne\u2019s life in Aix-en-Provence<\/span>in uence his artwork?\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span>Katya Drovetsky<\/strong> <\/span>and Ilana Lurie <\/strong><\/span><\/span>traveled to Aix-en-Provence in France to trace C\u00e9zanne\u2019s artistic life. Using their AP Art History and AP Euro<\/span>pean History knowledge, the pair researched and completed a travel journal recording their personal experiences in the Aix-en- Provence.<\/span><\/p>\n Isabel Giordano<\/strong><\/span> and Caroline Petrow-Cohen<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>tackled the question of what efforts Germany and its government are making to commemorate and condemn its dark past in the Holocaust by traveling to Berlin, Germany, a<\/span>nd visiting public monu- ments, museums, and\u00a0<\/span>two concentration camps. Their project concluded\u00a0<\/span>with a final research paper exploring their findings.<\/span><\/p>\n Maya Huffman<\/strong><\/span>, hoping to continue her Japanese studies after visiting Japan last year, and Wallace Truesdale<\/strong><\/span>, who has been interested in Japanese media and culture for years, spent around five hours a day learning Japanese from apps and DVDs. At the end of their project, they created worksheets and exercises to help others learn Japanese.<\/span><\/p>\n In the process of learning to speak and write Korean at a basic level through lessons and conversations with her great aunt, <\/span>Lindsey Yu<\/b><\/span> compiled a fully translated English version of her great grandfather\u2019s autobiography about the Korean War and their family history. The autobiography included anecdotes from relatives, a family tree, and images of people and places mentioned in his work.<\/span><\/p>\n Galvanized by the effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico and its continued struggle to recover from the storm, <\/span>Sanford Ren<\/b><\/span> traveled to Puerto Rico to experience the devastation firsthand. He wrote a blog, compiled a photo journal, and prepared a research paper on the economic recession plaguing Puerto Rico and proposed ways to fix it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″ text_font=”||||||||” link_font=”||||||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ol_font=”||||||||” quote_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”||||||||” header_6_font=”||||||||”]<\/p>\n Using their knowledge of physics, computer science, and engineering, <\/span>Arnav Agrawal <\/b><\/span>and <\/span>William Zhang <\/b>constructed and programmed a 3D printer, which they used to create a working telescope. With their innovative use of cutting edge machinery, the two also managed to observe the night sky and pursued their interest in stargazing.<\/span><\/p>\n Namita Davey <\/b><\/span>gained valuable experience working in the tech field by shadowing Marina Thottan, the Director of Network Intelligence and Control Systems at Nokia Bell Labs. She worked on projects ranging from online games to network design, all while embracing NBL\u2019s reputation as an innovative, cross disciplinary center of computer science research. <\/span><\/p>\n Hoping to expand his knowledge of the tech industry and the professional world, <\/span>Obi Nnaeto <\/b><\/span>interned at the Google Creative Lab in New York City. Through this internship, Nnaeto observed and documented the creative process at Google, as well as the dynamics of a modern workplace. <\/span><\/p>\n Working under the program designer at lowMu inc., a real estate technology company, <\/span>Billy Fallon <\/b><\/span>and <\/span>Max Sanchez<\/b><\/span> aimed to centralize the communication required for a real estate transaction by programing a web application. The app\u2019s many useful functions include an online calendar and the ability to fill out address and subject lines of emails.<\/span><\/p>\n Jennifer Fish <\/b><\/span>and <\/span>Ami Gianchandani<\/b><\/span> worked towards improving the lives of Pingry students by coding a digital version of the planned absence form. By streamlining the process for both students and teachers, the pair left a legacy at Pingry as well as explored the practical uses of their computer science knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n Using a motion sensing device called Microsoft Kinect, <\/span>Graham Matthews<\/b><\/span> programmed an interactive video game that tracks the movements of the user\u2019s hands. In order to accomplish this, he had to learn an entirely new coding language and expand his knowledge of obscure areas of computer programming. <\/span><\/p>\n By taking courses online and spending time at Hanu Software, <\/span>Alex Fradkin<\/b><\/span> studied the connectivity of everyday objects through internet, which is generally referred to as the Internet of Things. Using what he learned, Fradkin coded a virtual reality environment that users can interact with and change. <\/span><\/p>\n Fulfilling \u201ca childhood dream,\u201d <\/span>Ish McLaughlin<\/b><\/span> spent his time working at the Hilltop Auto Repair in Summit and getting hands-on experience as a mechanic. In addition to performing basic service on cars, McLaughlin helped the shop harness social media as a tool to expand their customer base. <\/span><\/p>\n Inspired by his interest in data analysis and neurological disorders, <\/span>Mitchell Pavlak<\/b><\/span> conducted a study of how close a role genetic mutations play in migraines. Throughout the process, he also learned and documented the multiple algorithms required to sort and analyze the data. <\/span><\/p>\n Anna Wood<\/b><\/span> helped to develop an app called Strive, which allows endurance athletes to maintain their health by tracking their heart rate, stride length, and other physical statistics. She also worked with Great Expectations to introduce healthy, easy recipes to women and children at the Center.<\/span><\/p>\n In order to investigate the impact of sports and athletes on culture and political movements, <\/span>Zach Aanstoots <\/b><\/span>and <\/span>AJ Weaver <\/b><\/span>researched both past and present examples of athletes asserting their voice in issues of equality. To supplement their research, they also visited the Studio Museum in Harlem.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″]<\/p>\n Ben Barral <\/b><\/span>interned for the New Jersey Devils\u2019 Human Resources Manager through helping with ticket sales, the Devils Outreach Program, and marketing. While at the Prudential Center, he observed the makings of a successful organization and sought to understand how the Devils have changed their association to stay relevant in today\u2019s society.<\/p>\n Through assistant coaching both Pingry\u2019s middle school lacrosse team and his town\u2019s youth lacrosse team, <\/span>Aidan Dillon <\/b><\/span>focused on improving his leadership skills. He worked with Mr. Greg Sullivan, a Pingry teacher and lacrosse coach, to plan practices and reflect on their effectiveness afterwards.<\/span><\/p>\n To understand how organizations maintain a healthy business model, <\/span>Michael Weber<\/b><\/span> interned for the Somerset Patriots, a minor league baseball team in Bridgewater Township. He worked at the ticket office both selling tickets and answering calls from potential buyers, while also exploring how the Somerset Patriots work together to build a long-lasting, successful organization.<\/span><\/p>\n Hoping to learn about the life and regiments of professional athletes, <\/span>Malcolm Fields<\/b><\/span> shadowed Kaito Streets, a coach and student at Advance Fencing and Fitness Academy preparing for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Throughout the month, he watched Streets practice both his mental and physical approach, while Fields took classes himself to improve upon his own skills.<\/span><\/p>\n With an interest in sports analysis, <\/span>Max Scherzer <\/b><\/span>interned at Rutgers University to help collect and analyze data regarding ticket sales and potential season ticket holders in order to maximize fan turnout at sporting events. Working with Mr. Ryan Gottlieb, the Associate Athletic Director for Sales Strategy and Business Intelligence at Rutgers, he documented his new found knowledge of the world of sports analytics in a daily journal.<\/span><\/p>\n Apurva Memani<\/b><\/span> completed an internship with Vashkevich Fencing Club, where he has trained before, as an Assistant Fencing Coach. Focusing on sports management and economics, along with fundamental communication and leadership skills, he gave individual and group lessons at the club.<\/span><\/p>\n To continue both her interest in playing and coaching tennis, Brooke Murphy<\/b><\/span> shadowed Matt Sabo, a coach for ProSmart Tennis Academy and a former professional tennis player himself. She focused on learning how to teach young players and improving her coaching techniques by helping Sabo run clinics.<\/span><\/p>\n Exploring the fields of marketing and public relations, <\/span>Giancarlo Castillo<\/b><\/span> worked as an assistant in the development department at the Summit Arboretum. He spent most of his time answering to whoever needed his help in order to benefit the arboretum\u2019s main fundraiser, ART in the garden.<\/span><\/p>\n In an effort to redefine the image and stereotypes of New Jersey, <\/span>Colin Edwards<\/b><\/span> and <\/span>Jason Lefkort<\/b><\/span> created a movie from footage of beautiful scenery they recorded as they biked across the state. Everyday, they biked a different trail exposing the diverse and historically significant sights they passed by.<\/span><\/p>\n Mitchell Flugstad-Clarke<\/b><\/span> worked for a nonprofit organization named Harding Land Trust, where he explored his interest in entrepreneurship by helping HLT develop their approaches toward social media as well as improving their website design.<\/span><\/p>\n Meghan Salamon<\/b><\/span> traveled to Yosemite National Park with her brother, Ryan, acting as her mentor. Before she left for her trip, her enthusiasm for health and nutrition led her to plan out each day\u2019s meal to ensure their proper caloric intake. The two of them hiked all ten trails of Yosemite Valley, taking pictures and many video logs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″]<\/p>\n Jack Proudfoot<\/b><\/span> was greatly influenced by his role in the Outing Club when he decided to develop outdoor education opportunities for the students at Pingry. He completed this through creating an environmental education course for the Pingry summer camp so he can later expand his classes to fit into separate school year-long courses.<\/p>\n Inspired by their passion for the outdoors and their interest in Native American culture, Alexis Kinney<\/b><\/span> and Mary Nussbaumer<\/b><\/span> traveled to New Mexico to see the Anasazi ruins at Chaco Canyon. Both had backpacked at the Bears Ears National Monument last March and were determined to return and tackle the question, \u201cHow does the National Park Service protect these historic landscapes while keeping them open to the public?\u201d.<\/p>\n Hoping to open their eyes to the natural beauty of Northern Jersey, T\u00e9a Simon<\/b><\/span> and Shea Smith<\/b><\/span> traveled to four different preserves and took photos for a visual project they presented to the rest of their peers. They hope to influence their peers to further connect their day to day lives to nature and the outdoors with their work.<\/p>\n Sean Tan <\/b><\/span>pursued his interest in protecting the environment through working at the New Jersey Audubon, where he was able to inform the community about the importance of preserving wildlife and the repercussions that society could face if they were ignored. His work \u00a0at Sherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary involved tasks ranging from physical labor to data entry.<\/p>\n Jack Schuessler<\/b><\/span> pursued his interest in economics and business through an internship at Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, LLC. He studied the strategies a private credit fund uses in the real world and gained experience and understanding about his own passions along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n As an aspiring entrepreneur, <\/span>Alexis Elliot<\/b><\/span> took on the financial side of business by shadowing an established business women, Lisa Opoku. Under Opuku\u2019s guidance, she implemented and built upon her problem-solving capabilities, all the while absorbing the ins and outs of managing a successful business.<\/span><\/p>\n Syd Davis<\/b><\/span> expanded his knowledge of engineering, finance, and management by shadowing the President and Chief Operating Officer of Crisdel, Frank Criscola. Davis gained exposure to the various jobs and departments within the company, which he shared with the public through a blog detailing his reflections and experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n Jonathan Epifano<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Henry Cohen<\/b><\/span>,<\/span> and <\/span>Victor Vollbrechthausen<\/b><\/span> travelled to Spain to work at Salvo Global Properties Inc. The three focused on different topics individually: Epifano centered his attention on architecture as well as financial studies; Cohen focused more on the real estate and construction aspects of the company; and Vollbrechthausen concentrated on the business side of the company.<\/span><\/p>\n Adam Freeman<\/b><\/span> shadowed the owner at Industrial Foam Inc., where he monitored the inflows and outflows of money and learned how a small business operates. He focused particularly on the role of the owner in the business\u2019 success and sought to understand the owner\u2019s responsibilities and adaptation over time. <\/span><\/p>\n An enthusiast for community-driven events, <\/span>Dhruv Govil<\/b><\/span> worked at a nonprofit organization, Farnnstead Arts Inc., where he helped grow the involvement of its supporters in Basking Ridge and in the rest of the state. He proposed solutions to benefit the company\u2019s attractions while providing fun experiences to bring the community together.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″]<\/p>\n Combining his passions for sports management and economics, <\/span>Jacob Gruber <\/b><\/span>interned at PricewaterhouseCoopers in their DEALS practice. During his time there, he discovered how both corporations and private equity clients value and assess acquisition targets. <\/span><\/p>\n To gain insight into growing and maintaining a small business, <\/span>
\nfor learning the Chinese language by exploring Chinese cuisine in China- town, NYC, participating in Kung Fu and Tai Chi at a nearby Shaolin Kung Fu center, and visiting various\u00a0museums about the impact of Chinese artwork on Chinese communities in each dynasty. She posted several blog posts about her excursions, as well as a video documenting her experiences and interviews with Chinese immigrants.<\/span><\/p>\nTechnology and Mechanics<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
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