REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of Santa Clara students for their participation in Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association’s Synopsys Science and Technology Championship
Report
BACKGROUND
During the annual Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association’s (SCVSEFA) Synopsys Science and Technology Championship (Synopsys Championship), hundreds of Santa Clara County students are challenged to go beyond their classroom studies to do independent project-based research. They work independently, or in teams, to address questions in the fields of Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine & Health, Chemistry, Biology, and other categories.
The annual Synopsys Championship showcases students in Santa Clara County who will become our future scientists, technology experts, engineers, and mathematicians. This regional competition celebrates achievement by middle and high school students supported by their parents, teachers, and schools.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Clara is honored to recognize the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) achievements of our Santa Clara students for their participation in the annual Synopsys Championship. The City Council will recognize the accomplishments of these outstanding students at the January 12, 2021 City Council meeting, during which Sandra Meditch, President of the SCVSEFA, will speak on these student achievements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council; no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov>.
Staff
Reviewed by: Julie Minot, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager