Intel Science Talent Search chooses five Syosset students as semi-finalists
Syosset High School had a good showing in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, the most prestigious and oldest science competition for high school students in the US, with five students from the school making the list of semi-finalists.
There were 300 semi-finalists chosen in all, with 44 coming from schools on Long Island. Of the schools in Suffolk and Nassau counties, Syosset had the second highest number of students chosen. Those who made the list were Rachel Kang, Alexandra Chan, Daniel Hirsch, Joshua Katz, and Benjamin Senzer.
Speaking to Patch, Dr. Giovanni Durante, principal of Syosset High School, stated:
The school could make banners to highlight the success of the five students, and to encourage other students to enter future competitions.
Semi-finalists receive a $1,000 prize from Intel, while their school also receives $1,000 per semi-finalist.
The students' projects included examining the connection between characteristics of founders of Fortune 1000 companies and business success, researching potential solar energy solutions for the Long Island Rail Road, and an examination of TSP2 proteins that inhibit the formation of blood vessels.
The next round of the competition will take place on January 20, when the foundation will name the top 40 finalists.
There were 300 semi-finalists chosen in all, with 44 coming from schools on Long Island. Of the schools in Suffolk and Nassau counties, Syosset had the second highest number of students chosen. Those who made the list were Rachel Kang, Alexandra Chan, Daniel Hirsch, Joshua Katz, and Benjamin Senzer.
Speaking to Patch, Dr. Giovanni Durante, principal of Syosset High School, stated:
"[I] couldn't be more proud of our students and their teachers, who work so hard to make their success a reality. . . This is a true honor for the entire Syosset community."
The school could make banners to highlight the success of the five students, and to encourage other students to enter future competitions.
Semi-finalists receive a $1,000 prize from Intel, while their school also receives $1,000 per semi-finalist.
The students' projects included examining the connection between characteristics of founders of Fortune 1000 companies and business success, researching potential solar energy solutions for the Long Island Rail Road, and an examination of TSP2 proteins that inhibit the formation of blood vessels.
The next round of the competition will take place on January 20, when the foundation will name the top 40 finalists.