This spring, the Freshmen Science Research class participated in the Long Island Science Congress, competing against 46 other schools and approximately 860 students. At the award ceremony several weeks ago, two groups were honored with numerous awards for their exceptional work.
Jack Armstrong, Arya Rad and William Schwarz distinguished themselves by earning a spot at the New York State Science Congress Junior Division in Syracuse, after placing at the top of their category at the Long Island Science Congress. In Syracuse, their group received an Honorable Mention award, recognizing their outstanding research. Additionally, the team earned Highest Honors at the Long Island Science Congress and the Distinguished Category Award for Animal and Plant Biology for their novel study titled, “Exploring the Effects of Vigna radiata Seed Coat Extract on Daphnia magna Heart Rate.”
Another group, consisting of Taylor Maguire, Julia Flaherty and Susanna Ryan, also achieved Highest Honors at the Long Island Science Congress. Their project, “Examining the Impact of Exposure to Air Freshener Compounds on Drosophila melanogaster Behavior,” earned them two additional prestigious awards: the Daniel Wilson Memorial Award and the Mel Cowgill Award.
“I am immensely proud of these students for their dedication, hard work and scientific inquiry,” science teacher Tori Flaherty said. “Their achievements reflect the strength of our science research program and the exceptional talent of our students.”
