Science Research Scholars Earn Awards at NYSSEF Varsity Competition

On March 24, Manhasset High School science research scholars presented at the varsity division of the New York State Science and Engineering Fair (NYSSEF) at the New York Hall of Science.

We are so proud to announce that every student who participated took home an award!

1st Place

Physical Science - Earth and Environmental Science

Emily Zhao (Grade 12): Integrated Geospatial and Socioeconomic Analysis Forecasting Food Insecurity Under Climate Change

2nd Place

Biological Sciences - Biomedical and Health Sciences

Jeffrey Lin (Grade 11) and Wendy Cai (Grade 11): Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Mitigates Potassium Bromate-Induced Neurodegeneration

3rd Place

Physical Sciences - Chemistry

Lucienne Keyoung (Grade 11) and Isabel Gonzalez (Grade 11): Ag-TiO2@HNT Nanotubes for Highly Efficient and Eco-Friendly Organic Pollutant Degradation

Physical Sciences - Environmental Engineering

Catherine Chen (Grade 11): Integrated In Vitro and In Silico Approaches for Hydrogel-Based Dye Adsorption: Synthesis, Characterization, and Implementation of a Novel 3D-Printed Wastewater Filtration System

Physical Sciences - Energy

Samantha Stoneking (Grade 11) and Kristina Theodosopoulos (Grade 11): Enhancing Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Performance: The Role of Gelled Electrolytes and Natural Dye Co-Sensitization

Honorable Mention

Biological Sciences - Animal Science

Aidan Wong (Grade 11) and Leijun Chou (Grade 11): Improving Beneficial Insect Behavior by Reducing Cannibalism in Green Lacewing Larvae using Operant Conditioning at Multiple Life Stages in Various Social Settings

Physical Sciences - Physics

Vivian Chen (Grade 12): Probing Electron Spin Using Optically Detected Magnetic Resonance

Special Awards

Emily Zhao (Grade 12): Association for Women Geoscientists Award – Recognizes female students whose projects exemplify high standards of innovativeness and scientific excellence in the geosciences.

Lucienne Keyoung (Grade 11) and Isabel Gonzalez (Grade 11): Ricoh USA, Inc. Award - Recognizing outstanding projects that address social and environmental challenges and a meaningful solution for a more sustainable future.

Catherine Chen (Grade 11): Stockholm Junior Water Prize Award of Excellence (sponsored by the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize) – This award recognizes the top Water-Related Science Research Projects. Emily will also have the ability to enter the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition.

Congratulations to all on this remarkable achievement.