Millersville University Announces Third Place Winners of Brossman Science Lectureship Competition

MILLERSVILLE, PA (11/07/2011)(readMedia)-- Anthony Wittemann and Mason Emmert, both of Lampeter Pa., from Lampeter-Strasburg High School, placed third in the Brossman Science Lectureship Competition on November 3. The 27th annual Brossman Science Lecture, with participation from 28 high schools, includes a competitive examination for high school sophomore and junior science and mathematics students.

Awards were given to students within the top three high schools who participated in the competition. First place went to Brody Troutman and Matthew Suggs from Red Lion Area High School; and second place went to Yanqi-Tyson Chen and Max Lupfer from Central York High School.

The winners were recognized and received their awards at 7 p.m. during the Brossman Lecture given by Dr. Edith Widder, deep sea explorer and biologist. Widder also cofounded the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked, public university located in the northeast region of the United States. It is committed to offering students a high quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, Millersville offers academic opportunities that are supported by outstanding faculty who are accomplished scholars and practitioners. Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of 14 universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.