Vargo was one of 56 high school students from across the state chosen for the academic program, which offered participants an opportunity to join in various courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science; team research projects; field trips, and a guest lecture series.
Participants in the program are selected based on academic achievement, as well as their interest in the sciences and mathematics both in and beyond the classroom. For more information, visit http://sciences.pa-gov-schools.org/program_overview.