Garden City Public School’s Freshman Science Research class recently participated in the Long Island Science Congress, where they were pitted against 46 other schools and approximately 860 students. At the awards ceremony held a few weeks ago, two groups from the class stood out for their exceptional work.
The first group consisted of Jack Armstrong, Arya Rad, and William Schwarz. They 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 on the effects of Vigna radiata Seed Coat Extract on Daphnia magna Heart Rate. Additionally, this group received Highest Honors at the Long Island Science Congress and the Distinguished Category Award for Animal and Plant Biology for their project.
The second group consisted of Taylor Maguire, Julia Flaherty, and Susanna Ryan. They also received Highest Honors at the Long Island Science Congress for their project titled “Examining the Impact of Exposure to Air Freshener Compounds on Drosophila melanogaster Behavior.” Their project 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. She highlighted the strength of the science research program at Garden City Public Schools and the exceptional talent of the students involved.
