64th Annual STS (2004-2005)
Finalists
Stanley Shang Chiang

NEW YORK
Stanley Shang Chiang, 17, of Great Neck, researched quantum bits (qubits) and superconducting materials for tunable transformers for his Intel Science Talent Search physics project. Qubits, the fundamental units of the theoretical quantum computer, have been fabricated individually, but currently there is no mechanism to couple them in pairs so they can act in unison, as they would need to do in a quantum computer. For his project, Stanley fabricated a tunable transformer to couple qubits, and he tested the resulting Josephson junctions in liquid helium at 4.2° K (-452° F). He concluded that the junctions are suitable for the transformer and could eventually serve as part of a quantum computer. At John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School, Stanley is captain of the math team and plays varsity volleyball. An accomplished pianist, he has performed at Carnegie Recital Hall and Steinway Hall. He holds numerous math, science and engineering awards, speaks Mandarin Chinese and Spanish fluently and is a former captain of the school's Spanish Jeopardy team. The son of Dr. Chien Kuo Chiang and Judy Chiang, Stanley plans to attend Harvard University.