Julia Christina Ayalde Camacho, a student of TAMS (UNT's Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science) and mentee of UNT Mathematics' professor and researcher Dr. Xuexia Wang, presented their collaborative research project entitled "Predicting the Development of Secondary Central Nervous System Cancer through Ensemble Learning Methods" at the 2019 Fort Worth Science Talent Fair. The presentation won multiple awards, including first place in the Computer Science Division, recognition as an Intel ISEF Finalist, and third place in the entire science fair.

TAMS is the nation's first early college entrance residential program for gifted high school students. Mentored by faculty at the University of North Texas, TAMS students tackle complex, real-world problems, working on solutions and breakthroughs in fields ranging from healthcare to energy consumption. TAMS serves as an important pipeline for STEM education, nurturing the next generation of innovators.

Julia, who is currently a junior at TAMs and still deciding where to continue her education upon graduation, also came in first for the Lockheed Martin Leadership Association Special Award, second for the American Society for Quality Special Award, and received the Intel Excellence in Computer Science Special Award.

This was the 68th year of the Forth Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Each year, students from ten Texas counties present their work. Teachers, parents, and peers join the public viewing of projects and the awards ceremony. This year's event took place on February 24-25 at the College Park Center at the University of Texas at Arlington.