Exceptional Achievements at the Long Island Science Congress: Garden City Students Stand Out with Honors and Awards

Recently, a group of research students from the Freshman Science Research class at Garden City Public Schools took part in the Long Island Science Congress. This competition saw 46 schools and over 860 students competing against one another. Despite the stiff competition, two groups from the class stood out for their exceptional work.

The first 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 on examining the effects of Vigna radiata Seed Coat Extract on Daphnia magna Heart Rate. 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.

The second group, made up of Taylor Maguire, Julia Flaherty, and Susanna Ryan, 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 dedication and hard work in scientific inquiry not only earned them two additional prestigious awards but also showcased their talent.

Science teacher Tori Flaherty expressed her immense pride in the students’ accomplishments. She highlighted the strength of the science research program at Garden City Public Schools and emphasized that these achievements were a testament to the exceptional talent of her students involved.