Science research students from Garden City High School showcased their exceptional talent and innovation at the New York State Science & Engineering Fair, held at the New York Hall of Science. The students, selected through a rigorous process based on video submissions, competed in the prestigious "lightning round" alongside schools from across Westchester, the five boroughs and Long Island.
Junior Amy Hong Xiao presented a groundbreaking project in the category of biochemistry, utilizing AI-based methods to determine the structural features of a protein associated with cancer survival rates. Amy's project, which identified FDA-approved drugs for novel cancer treatment pathways, earned her the esteemed title of Best in Fair and an invitation to the International Science & Engineering Fair in Los Angeles. Amy will represent Garden City High School among the world's best projects at ISEF.
Additionally, junior Mannat Jain was honored with The U.S. Agency for International Development Science Champion Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates Mannat's innovative project aimed at providing a low-cost, AI-based method to improve survival rates in infants with lung or other organ abnormalities, particularly in developing countries. Mannat's project, developed with skills from the classroom and the Columbia University Science Honors Program, earned him a second place Grand Award at NYSSEF in the category of computational biology.
"Garden City High School is incredibly proud of Amy and Mannat for their outstanding achievements at NYSSEF," said Dr. Steven Gordon, science research techer at Garden City High School. "Their dedication, creativity and commitment to scientific inquiry exemplify the excellence we strive for in our science research program. We congratulate them on their well-deserved recognition and wish them the best of luck at the International Science & Engineering Fair."