Over 800 participants from more than 52 countries and 38 states participated in the I-SWEEEP 2008 in Houston, Texas which was organized by the Cosmos Foundation. Students displayed their projects in three main categories; Energy, Engineering, and Environment to win scholarship opportunities and prizes.

I-SWEEEP 2008 was held at George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas between May 1 and 5, 2008. Students from more that 52 countries and 38 states displayed their research projects to win monetary prizes and university scholarships. Projects were judged by nearly 200 judges from various backgrounds (university professors, academicians, and industry professionals). Projects were evaluated based on their scientific thought, originality, understanding of the subject matter and presentation.

The Texas MATHCOUNTS team won first place in the National MATHCOUNTS Competition held in Denver, CO. Ding Zhou, 8th grade student at Harmony School of Excellence, is a member of this winning team. Ding and 3 other students from Texas participated in this team competition.

These students qualified for this event at the State Competition held in March in Austin, TX. As the National Champions, they will travel to Washington D.C for a special event at the White House. As part of a winning team, Ding will receive a $2,000 scholarship, trips to U.S. Space Camp and a notebook computer. Congratulations to Ding Zhou and teammates for this wonderful achievement.

The Cosmos Foundation is organizing an international project Olympiad called International Sustainable World Project Olympiad in the area of Energy, Environment, and Engineering (I-SWEEEP). The objective of the Olympiad is to increase the awareness of sustainability issues we are facing today in the young minds of our next generation. Thus, this competition is geared to junior and senior high school students in grades 6 thru 12 across the globe.

I-SWEEEP 2008 will be held at George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas between May 2 and 4, 2008. Students’ research projects will be presented and exhibited to the public. Projects will be judged by local teacher, industry professionals, and university personnel. Projects will be evaluated based on their scientific thought, originality, understanding of the subject matter and presentation. For more information please, click here.

Harmony Science Academy was praised in a news article released November 30, 2007 by U.S. News and World Report. The list names 1,600 of the nation’s 18,000 high schools. The article recognized specific schools based on factors such as: 1) Standardized Test Scores, 2) Performance of Disadvantaged Students, and 3) Number of seniors taking and passing college level Advanced Placement Exams. Harmony Science Academy was honored to be among the best high schools and received a bronze medal.

The educators and leaders behind the Cosmos Foundation, parent organization of Harmony schools, are passionate about transforming how students engage in math and science. With this vision in mind, the Cosmos Foundation launched Harmony Science Academy in Houston in 2000, with 200 students. Since then, Harmony Schools have grown to nine schools and 3,200 students, and built a distinct, high-quality brand.

The achievements of Harmony Schools have been acknowledged by many community members, policy makers, and organizations such as; NASA, the Environmental Protection Agency, Bechtel Corporation, Drexel University, read more . . . Greater Houston Dental Society, Krishen Foundation for Arts and Sciences, M.I.T. Club of South Texas, Marine Technology Society, National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, Office of Naval Sciences, Society of Women Engineers, Texas Center for Superconductivity, Materials Research Science Center at The University of Houston, and the United States Army.