2008 Award Honorees

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(24121) Achandran Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Ashok Chandran (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his medicine and health project. He attends the Smithtown High School East, Saint James, New York.
(24238) Adkerson Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Timothy Adkerson mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, Missouri.
(24130) Alexhuang Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Alexander Chi-Jan Huang (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the Plano Senior High School, Plano, Texas.
(24274) Alliswheeler Discovered 1999 Dec. 10 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Allison Wheeler mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, New York.
(24289) Anthonypalma Discovered 1999 Dec. 12 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Anthony Palma mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Appleton High School East, Appleton, Wisconsin.
(24154) Ayonsen Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Ayon Sen (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his earth and planetary science project. He attends the Westwood High School, Austin, Texas.
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(24118) Babazadeh Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Evan Joseph Babazadeh (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his medicine and health project. He attends the Roslyn High School, Roslyn Heights, New York.
(24211) Barbarawood Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Barbara Wood mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, Alexandria, Virginia.
(24138) Benjaminlu Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Benjamin Brice Lu (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his zoology project. He attends the Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville, Maryland.
(24146) Benjamueller Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Benjamin Julius Mueller (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his behavioral and social sciences project. He attends the John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School, Great Neck, New York.
(24139) Brianmcarthy Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Brian Davis McCarthy (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his chemistry project. He attends the Liberty High School, Hillsboro, Oregon.
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(24268) Charconley Discovered 1999 Dec. 8 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Charles Conley mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science, Denton, Texas.
(24219) Chrisodom Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Christopher Odom mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the George School, Newtown, Pennsylvania.
(24133) Chunkaikao Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Chun-Kai Kao (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his materials science project. He attends the George School, Newtown, Pennsylvania.
(24134) Cliffordkim Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Clifford Byungho Kim (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his chemistry project. He attends the North Allegheny Senior High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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(24236) Danielberger Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Daniel Berger mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills, Michigan.
(24153) Davidalex Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
David Alex Rosengarten (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his physics project. He attends the John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School, Great Neck, New York.
(24278) Davidgreen Discovered 1999 Dec. 10 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
David Green mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Charles E. Jordan High School, Durham, North Carolina.
(24201) Davidkeith Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
David Keith mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Byram Hills High School, Armonk, New York.
(24270) Dougskinner Discovered 1999 Dec. 8 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Doug Skinner mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Westwood High School, Austin, Texas.
(24124) Dozier Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Benjamin Edward Dozier (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics project. He attends the Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, New Mexico.
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(24140) Evanmirts Discovered 1999 Nov. 5 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Evan Neal Mirts (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, Missouri.
(24245) Ezratty Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Marla Ezratty mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York.
(24126) Gudjonson Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Herman Gudjonson (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his medicine and health project. He attends the Ward Melville High School, East Setauket, New York.
(24156) Hamsasridhar Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Hamsa Sridhar (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her physics project. She attends the Kings Park High School, Kings Park, New York.
(24210) Handsberry Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Joy Handsberry mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, New Mexico.
(24128) Hipsman Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Nathaniel Edward Hipsman (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his physics project. He attends the Lassiter High School, Marietta, Georgia.
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(24120) Jeremyblum Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Jeremy Evan Blum (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his engineering project. He attends the Byram Hills High School, Armonk, New York.
(24131) Jonathuggins Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Jonathan Hunter Huggins (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his computer science project. He attends the Middlesex School, Concord, Massachusetts.
(24297) Jonbach Discovered 1999 Dec. 14 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Jon Bach mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the West High School, Iowa City, Iowa.
(24214) Jonchristo Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Jon Christopher mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Lassiter High School, Marietta, Georgia.
(24215) Jongastel Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Jonathan Gastel mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Stuyvesant High School, New York, New York.
(24261) Judilegault Discovered 1999 Dec. 12 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Judith Legault mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Lake Highland Preparatory School, Orlando, Florida.
(24119) Katherinrose Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Katherine Rose Banks (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her mathematics project. She attends the Stuyvesant High School, New York, New York.
(24269) Kittappa Discovered 1999 Dec. 8 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Vasantha Kittappa mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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(24232) Lanthrum Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Drew Lanthrum mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Liberty High School, Hillsboro, Oregon.
(24189) Lewasserman Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Louis Eric Wasserman (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his computer science project. He attends the Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland.
(24218) Linfrederick Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Linda Frederick mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Freedom High School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
(24135) Lisann Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Lauren Rose Lisann (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her medicine and health project. She attends the Half Hollow Hills High School West, Dix Hills, New York.
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(24206) Mariealoia Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Marie Aloia mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Bayonne High School, Bayonne, New Jersey.
(24296) Marychristie Discovered 1999 Dec. 14 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Mary Christie mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Bellevue High School, Bellevue, Washington.
(24188) Matthewage Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Matthew Michael Wage (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics project. He attends the Appleton High School East, Appleton, Wisconsin.
(24224) Matthewdavis Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Matthew Davis mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the North Allegheny Senior High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
(24148) Mychajliw Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Alexis Marie Mychajliw (b. 1991) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her zoology project. She attends the Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York.
(24129) Oliviahu Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Olivia Hu (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her behavioral and social sciences project. She attends the Stuyvesant High School, New York, New York.
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(24239) Paulinehiga Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Pauline Higa mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Mililani High School, Mililani, Hawaii.
(24217) Paulroeder Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Paul Roeder mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Middlesex School, Concord, Massachusetts.
(24200) Peterbrooks Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Peter Brooks mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Stuyvesant High School, New York, New York.
(24144) Philipmocz Discovered 1999 Nov. 12 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Philip Mocz (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his space science project. He attends the Mililani High School, Mililani, Hawaii.
(24191) Qiaochuyuan Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Qiaochu Yuan (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics project. He attends the Bellevue High School, Bellevue, Washington.
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(24149) Raghavan Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Avanthi Raghavan (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her biochemistry project. She attends the Lake Highland Preparatory School, Orlando, Florida.
(24152) Ramasesh Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Vinay Venkatesh Ramasesh (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his chemistry project. He attends the Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science, Denton, Texas.
(24280) Rohenderson Discovered 1999 Dec. 10 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Robin Henderson mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Spring Valley High School, Columbia, South Carolina.
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(24125) Sapphozoe Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Sappho Zoe Gilbert (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her medicine and health project. She attends the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, Alexandria, Virginia.
(24277) Schoch Discovered 1999 Dec. 10 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Jane Schoch mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Kings Park High School, Kings Park, New York.
(24226) Sekhsaria Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Anupama Sekhsaria mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville, Maryland.
(24155) Serganov Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Artem Serganov (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, New York.
(24186) Shivanisud Discovered 1999 Dec. 3 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Shivani Sud (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her bioinformatics and genomics project. She attends the Charles E. Jordan High School, Durham, North Carolina.
(24147) Stefanmuller Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Stefan Klein Muller (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his medicine and health project. He attends the Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York.
(24208) Stelguerrero Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Stella Guerrero mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, Georgia.
(24292) Susanragan Discovered 1999 Dec. 12 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Susan Ragan mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland.
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(24123) Timothychang Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Timothy Zuchi Chang (b. 1991) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his environmental science project. He attends the Stuyvesant High School, New York, New York.
(24240) Tinagal Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Tina Gallagher mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York.
(24204) Trinkle Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Maria Trinkle mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Smithtown High School East, Saint James, New York.
(24199) Tsarevsky Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Irena Tsarevsky mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Roslyn High School, Roslyn Heights, New York.
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(24198) Xiaomengzeng Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Xiaomeng Zeng (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her behavioral and social sciences project. She attends the West High School, Iowa City, Iowa.
(24190) Xiaoyunyin Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by MIT Lincoln Laboratory's Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.
Xiaoyun Yin (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her behavioral and social sciences project. She attends the Stuyvesant High School, New York, New York.

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