David Johnson studies Algebra 2.5 at AwesomeMath
David says that his first week was “very rigorous and stress-inducing, but that does not distract from the enjoyment of achievement that it left me with after its completion.”
Isabella Ratchford studies Biomedical Ethics at the Washington University High School Summer Scholars Program.
After settling in and meeting her two roommates, Isabella and friends toured the campus. “It felt like we all knew each other for years. I am excited for these bonds to grow and the adventures coming up,” Isabella says.
Celebrating GFF alumni who have recently graduated from high school.
The students talk about their future educational plans and how GFF programs have shaped their career paths.
Fourteen Southern Illinois High School Students Earn Garwin Family Foundation Scholarships for Summer 2025 Enrichment Opportunities
This group of high-achieving students is a tribute to Carbondale Community High School, Carterville High School, and Herrin High School, which provide them with such extraordinary structure close to home.
Bill Xu studies “Mathematical Elements of AI” at the Harvard University Pre-Summer Camp.
“We started by diving into linear algebra, a foundational subject for understanding and working with AI. We covered important topics such as matrices, vectors, and eigenvalues, and explored how these concepts are applied in machine learning algorithms. This solid grounding in linear algebra is essential for grasping more advanced AI topics,” Bill explains.
Seth Daniels attends the Research Development Institute at Washington University College of Arts & Sciences Pre-College Program.
During his first week, Seth had an “incredible” time. He met and socialized with wide variety of students, plus learned how to navigate the St. Louis metro and shuttle services.