Homeless teen makes semi-finals of Intel national science contest

sirpeter I agree with seagreen (and I hope good fortune is around the corner for him) There are varying degrees of homelessness and families in Florida, Nevada, New York and countless other states are close to the cliffs edge. In Florida many of the hotels around Disney World no longer hold guests but hold hundred of homeless families crammed into hotel rooms and each morning the school buses pull up to take these children to school. Many feel very lucky because before the cheap hotels most were living out of their cars. This young woman has beaten the odds when it comes to keeping up her grade during very trying times and I hope much good will come to her and her family.

well done to her!! and damn the begrudgers!!

sirpeter Ye are now an expert on the varying degrees of homelessness! After reading the article, and was/is/are living in the Pine Street Inn, which is Boston's notable shelter, I would imagine that those in residence would feel slighted at the attention Miss Garvey is receiving. My take , is that in spite of the two and three jobs bit,and the possible financial mismanagement, she is carrying top grades, which is something that so many others without financial problems are unable to do. The fact that many media outlets are picking up on the story is to illustrate the very situation that draws your cynicism. As for the people of New York, a tip of the hat to them for their consideration,concern,and generosity

Worse case of a homeless person I ever saw.hahaha.I still see the American media is still pushing the rags to riches dream.haha.It's an auld boost to everyone.Even if you are homeless you can still be scientific leaders who will shine in the US and solve tomorrow’s problems.This bag lady is an inspiration to all ye Americans.Work harder.Get three jobs.If you don't achieve the American dream it's all your own fault.hahahaha.Samantha I can see homelessness has given you a haggard look.Samantha you are a fraud.You are an insult to real homeless American people.Do ye really swallow this crap!!

Education is the only way out of poverty, keep up your studying Samantha.

Great story. Wish her every success.

clever girl,