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Grace Young of Bethesda was recently named a regional finalist in this year's Siemens Competition for Math, Science, and technology.

Young, who attends the Potomac School in McLean, Va., teamed up with Montgomery Blair High School senior Jennifer Wang on the project "Validation of Parabolic Ian Trap Geometries for Use in Quantum Computing." The project is an extension of physics work the duo completed this summer at the Joint Quantum Institute at the University of Maryland.

"Our research was especially interesting because it demonstrates a method for improving the efficiency of ion trap-based quantum computers by a factor of 2,500, bringing large-scale quantum computing networks one step closer to reality," Young wrote in an e-mail to The Gazette.

Only 60 projects from across the country were chosen as regional finalists, from more than 1,300 entries.

The Siemens Competition is known nationwide as one of the most prestigious teen science competitions in the world.

Architecture and design students meet at B-CC high

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School art students were visited by students in George Washington University's interior design program on Oct. 29, as part of a program to reach out to burgeoning artists.

Program director Stephanie Travis fielded questions from the Advanced Placement arts students and George Washington students showed the teens their portfolios, and what can be done with a degree in interior design. One student flashed a plan for a jewelry store in Manhattan, while another showed construction plans for a residential project.

Bethesda-Chevy Chase students asked questions about the profession, and received literature about both interior design in general and the program at George Washington.

The group visits area high schools in an effort to educate students about interior architecture and design.

Public invited to free

Einstein dance event

Community members are invited to the Albert Einstein High School Dance Concert, which takes the stage at 7 p.m., Dec. 3, at the Kensington school.

The free concert is an opportunity for the school's dancers to show off their new steps, and a raise a little money for their dance program. While the event is free, refreshments will be sold.

The performance will feature a student-choreographed piece by sophomore Tia Johnson, and a variety of jazz and modern piece choreographed by teacher Tricia Gooley.

For more information, contact Debbie Duel at 301-754-1308 or debbieduel@yahoo.com.

Albert Einstein High School is located at 11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington.

Run for Wellness comes

to Holton-Arms

Holton-Arms School in Bethesda will host the Run for Wellness at 9 a.m., Sunday, at the school's River Road campus.

Both one-mile and 5K races will take off from the school. The event is a fundraiser for Holton-Arms and Infinity Wellness Foundation, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit that works to bring innovative health and physical education programming to public schools in the District.

The event costs $20 for the 5K race, and $10 for the one-mile Fun Run. Those interested can register at the school at 7:30 a.m. Sunday or online at www.holton-arms.edu. Each registrant will receive a free T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for the top male and female finishers.

For more information contact Nikki Reynolds at 301-365-6094, or wellness@holton-arms.edu. Holton-Arms School is located at 7301 River Road, Bethesda.

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Parents and teens urged to attend drug and alcohol event

Walter Johnson High School will host its annual Drug and Alcohol Awareness Event, from 7-9 p.m., Nov., 18, at the Bethesda school.

Parents and teens are invited to the free event, where county officials will be present to answer questions about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

In addition to Walter Johnson administrators, representatives from the Montgomery County Police Department and the State's Attorneys Office will be on hand.

Walter Johnson High School is located at 6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda. The event will take place in the school cafeteria.