60th Annual STS (2000–2001)
Finalists
Mariangela Lisanti

CONNECTICUT
Mariangela Lisanti, 17, of Westport, has been named a finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search for her physics entry, expected to advance the growing field of molecular electronics-the use of single atoms or molecules to fabricate electronic devices. To better understand electron transport in these tiny nanostructures, Mariangela conducted independent research at Yale. She developed a new measurement apparatus allowing for data acquisition at the unprecedented rate of 86 million points per 24 hours. Her results include observations never previously reported, and her measurement technique is expected to be applicable to a wide range of studies. Mariangela is first in her class of 264 at Staples High School, captain of the math team, founder and captain of the school's first engineering team and concertmaster of the chamber and symphonic orchestras. Fluent in both Italian and Spanish, she has received numerous awards in language as well as science competitions, and has been named a Governor's Scholar, the highest academic distinction in the state of Connecticut. She is the daughter of Anthony and Anna Lisanti and plans to study physics or engineering at the college level.