Marine dependent studies advanced math in Hong Kong

HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, HONG KONG

08.02.2013

Photo by 94th Airlift Wing 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Christian S. Sykes, 14, of Virginia Beach, Va., (center, kneeling) is surrounded by fellow international mathematics students at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology July 31. Sykes studied advanced mathematical modeling July 14 – Aug. 2, as part of a Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth summer overseas studies program. The structure in front of the students is a Sierpinski triangle, a mathematically generated pattern that can be reproducible at any magnification or reduction, essentially a mathematical model composed of a three-dimensional triangle with multiple triangles contained inside. Christian is the dependent son of an active-duty Marine stationed on Okinawa, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. “Any parent who has a gifted child should look at opportunities overseas to advance their child’s studies,” said Terri Sykes, Christian’s mother. “There are so many programs available; parents just need to find a program that suits their child’s strengths.”

• Date Taken: 08.02.2013
• Date Posted: 09.16.2013 21:47
• Photo ID: 1019303
• VIRIN: 130802-M-XX000-001
• Resolution: 3264x2240
• Size: 1.79 MB
• Location: HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, HK