TROY, N.Y. — For more than 90 years, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in conjunction with high schools around the world, has awarded the Rensselaer Medal and scholarship to promising high school juniors who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science.

Jordyn Mann of Monmouth is this year’s honoree. She is enrolled at Monmouth Academy.

“The Rensselaer Medal is a wonderful way to pay tribute to the high school students who have achieved excellence in math and science,” said Karen Long, director of undergraduate admissions.

“As we do so, we are aware that these early achievements, as impressive as they are, mark only one milestone on their future journeys of commitment to hard work, drive, focus and collaborations. The Rensselaer Medal winners represent the next generation of leaders, scientists, innovators, artists, scholars, game designers, architects, humanitarians and entrepreneurs.”

The Rensselaer Medal was first presented in 1916 with two purposes: to recognize the superlative academic achievement of young men and women, and to motivate students toward careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.

Each participating high school is allowed to select one member of the junior class to be honored. The responsibility for designating the Rensselaer Medalist belongs to secondary school faculty and staff.

The merit scholarship, with a minimum value of $15,000 a year, is guaranteed for four years (five years for the bachelor of architecture program) for each medalist who is accepted and enrolls at Rensselaer.