Science Research Students Reach for the Stars
The high-achieving Science Research students Carmel High School have a lot to be proud of.
“We had one student place first and another student place third at the Eastern Junior Science and Humanities Symposium,” said Dr. Nicole J. Griffin, the Science Research Coordinator. “Being chosen to present your work is an honor and all of the chosen students did a wonderful job presenting their research.” 
Grace Fischer (senior) placed first in the category of Environmental Science for her work, The Effects of Human-Made Noise Pollution on Songbirds in New York State. Since she placed first in the category, she was given the opportunity to present her research at the Upstate Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Lucas Tseng (junior) placed third in the category of Global North vs. Global South: Factors that Contribute to the Equatorial Economic Divide.
Jack Foley (senior) - An Analysis of Patient Satisfaction within Hospital Outpatient Departments & Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Emily Furu (junior) - Aromatherapy and High School Students
Noah Hartglass (junior) - Testing the Effect of Soda Ash on Water Quality in Teatown Lake
Emma Sullivan (junior) - Is there a correlation between Ptau and Abeta levels in Alzheimer's patients?
Two CHS students have received prestigious internships, Dr. Griffin said.
Noah Hartglass (junior) was accepted into the New York Academy of Sciences - The Junior Academy internship program. The Junior Academy is a project-based learning program where students form international teams and work with STEM experts through an online community platform. See website for more information: The Junior Academy - NYAS.
Isabella Felsenfeld (sophomore) was accepted to Regeneron's PMPD High School Rotational Talks. The program encourages STEM interest and participation from high school students through engagement with the Pre-Clinical Manufacturing & Process Development (PMPD) department. Their goal is to help students link biotechnology to real world applications through in-person, interactive sub-group workshops and career panel discussions, which help inspire the next generation of young leaders in STEM.
On Saturday, March 16, ten CHS juniors and seniors competed at the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair. Four students earned an award: Jennie Belle Aliaga (Senior); Grace Fischer (Senior); Noah Hartglass (Junior); and Halina White (Junior).
Even the students’ project titles show how sophisticated their work is:
- Jennie Belle Aliaga (Senior) - Knowledge of Nicotine and Perception of Tobacco Products, E-Cigarettes, and NRT across Parents, Nicotine-Product Users, and those familiarized with Nicotine-Product Users in the United States.
- Pia DeLuca (Senior) - The Connection of Natality and Anesthetic Usage in United States' Regions
- Grace Fischer (Senior) - The Effects of Human-Made Noise Pollution on Songbirds in New York State
- Emily Furu (Junior) - Aromatherapy and High School Students
- Kaitlin Furu (Junior) - An Analysis of the Relationship Between Coyote (Canis latrans) and Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Occupancy Patterns in Urban to Surburban Landscapes
- Noah Hartglass (Junior) - Testing the Effect of Soda Ash on Water Quality in Teatown Lake
- Daniella Morales Vanegas (Junior) - The Misuse of Opioids
- Nikita Osickova (Junior) - Is there a statistically significant correlation between personality and participation in athletics of high school juniors and seniors?
- Emma Sullivan (Junior) - Is there a correlation between Ptau and Abeta levels in Alzheimer's Patients?
- Halina White (Junior) - Analyzing Awareness and Interest in Different Sustainability Methods in Putnam County