08/31/2026
Congratulations to IB Senior, Tram Pham, who attended the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Summer Academy of Mathematics & Science (SAMS) this past summer. This rigorous, 6-week program provides high-achieving students the opportunity to explore STEM-related fields at one of the nations top universities. As part of her program, Tram and 2 other SAMS scholars created customized cosmetic products based on the specific skin needs of a potential customer. Using their knowledge of chemical compounds and reactions, the team developed a prototype formula for a gel cleanser, moisturizer and lip gloss. A link to their SAMS product presentation can be found here: https://mediaservices.cmu.edu/media/SAMS+Presentations-+ADEVAR/1_ulc3w70o/412204962?st=436.