Recently, students from the Freshman Science Research class at Garden City Public Schools participated in the Long Island Science Congress, competing against 46 other schools and approximately 860 students. At the award ceremony held a few weeks ago, two groups from the class stood out for their exceptional work.
One group consisting of Jack Armstrong, Arya Rad, and William Schwarz earned a spot at the New York State Science Congress Junior Division in Syracuse after excelling in their category at the Long Island Science Congress. In Syracuse, they received an Honorable Mention award for their remarkable research efforts. This group also received Highest Honors at the Long Island Science Congress and the Distinguished Category Award for Animal and Plant Biology for their project examining the effects of Vigna radiata Seed Coat Extract on Daphnia magna Heart Rate.
Another group made up of Taylor Maguire, Julia Flaherty, and Susanna Ryan also received Highest Honors at the Long Island Science Congress. Their project titled “Examining the Impact of Exposure to Air Freshener Compounds on Drosophila melanogaster Behavior” not only earned them two additional prestigious awards but also showcased their dedication and hard work in scientific inquiry.
Science teacher Tori Flaherty expressed her immense pride in the students and their accomplishments, highlighting the strength of the science research program at Garden City Public Schools and the exceptional talent of the students involved.