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University School of Milwaukee junior Anand George '26 competed at the 63rd National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in April in Chantilly, Virginia. George joined 245 high school students who qualified for the national competition by submitting and presenting original scientific research papers at JSHS regional competitions, held at various locations throughout the country.
George's project is titled "An Analytic Pipeline to Compare the Functional Capacity and Transcriptional Profiles of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cells and Bispecific T Cell Engagers (BiTEs)." Combining experimental approaches with computational analysis, he studied the molecular mechanisms of CAR T Cells and BiTEs, two immunotherapies used to treat hematologic cancers.
"It was an incredible learning experience," said George. "At the national JSHS, I got the chance to meet students from around the country who were working on really fascinating projects. I am deeply grateful for the support and guidance of my mentors at USM and the Medical College of Wisconsin.”
About the Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS)
The JSHS Program is a tri-service—U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force—sponsored STEM competition that promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. By connecting talented students, their teachers, and research professionals at affiliated symposia and by rewarding research excellence, JSHS aims to widen the pool of trained talent prepared to conduct research and development vital to our nation.
The primary aim of JSHS is to encourage students at the high school level to engage in original research in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics. JSHS achieves this aim in a symposium format. The program features presentations of research conducted by high school students, public recognition and awards, and interaction with practicing research scientists.