A senior student of Westridge School was named semifinalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology.

Michelle Ko and several other semifinalists will be given an opportunity to achieve national recognition for science research projects that they completed in high school.

The projects will be administered by The College Board and will be funded by the Siemens Foundation.

Westridge School is located at 324 Madeline Dr. For more information, contact (626) 799-1153 or visit http://www.westridge.org.

Siemens Foundation recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. It provides more than $7 million annually in support of educational initiatives in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.siemens-foundation.org.