2024 STEM Scholarship Award Winner

2024 Supporting STEM Scholarship Recipient

Recipient: Eric Kugel

When this award was announced in August 2024, Eric had graduated from Mayo High School and planned to attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in a combined bachelor's and master's program in computer science with a minor in mathematics.

Eric was recognized as a U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidate, National Merit Scholarship finalist, and AP Scholar with Distinction. His music activities included serving as concertmaster of his school orchestra, performing in the theater pit orchestra, participating in Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras, and joining the MMEA All-State Orchestra.

His interest in programming also supported leadership and service. He worked as a teaching assistant, collaborated on a unit-test-based Java grading application for computer science teachers, and created a Next.js website for Kids United International.

At the time of the award, Eric planned to continue developing advanced programming skills and applying them to practical projects.

These details reflect Eric’s accomplishments and plans reported when the award was announced.

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