Each student completed an original scientific research project and wrote an 18-page paper describing his or her work. Only six Oregon students were named semifinalists (4) or finalists (2). 

The Siemens competition is considered the nation’s leading original research competition in math, science, and technology for high school students. A record 1,348 projects were submitted this year. Three-hundred-and-eighteen students were named semifinalists along with 96 students being honored as regional finalists.