Samuel Samida-Pugh

Sam Samida-Pugh is a 16 year old student currently enrolled in grade 11, he has a strong passion and interest in science, specifically physics and engineering. This interest in science has led Sam and Jared Schellenberg to establish the “Applied Science Club” at Earl Marriott Secondary where they design and build scientific projects. The Farnsworth-Hirsch Fusor is Sam’s current project which he began working on in September of 2016. This advanced project was inspired through Sam’s fascination of physics and has continued through his persistence and motive to achieve something truly unique that would advance his knowledge and experience. Outside of the sciences, Sam participates in Model United Nations (MUN) conferences where he engages his interest in debate and politics. During the Winter, Sam enjoys skiing and in the Spring he plays rugby. A favourite pastime of Sam’s is playing the guitar and piano, he also enjoys listening to a wide array of music. Sam knows that the Fusor is a complex project for high school students to complete but is confident that Jared Schellenberg, McCartney Wade and him, have what it takes to complete this project and take Progressive Fusion Solutions to new heights. In 15 years Sam sees himself working as an engineer, operating his own business or doing research in the field of nuclear physics or astrophysics.

November 2016