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Freeport High School Students Present Science Projects
The students presented their research-driven projects at the school's 12th annual Science and Engineering Fair.
FREEPORT, NY - Freeport High School students recently presented their research-driven science projects and experiments in the school’s 12th annual Science and Engineering Fair.
The exhibit featured students presenting their extensive research and conclusions under science research teacher Edward Irwin to a team of judges.
District faculty members, college professors, Village of Freeport officials and science-related industries were among the judges to evaluate the projects using a point system based on students’ research displayed, methods used, validity of conclusions and presentation of results.
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Research projects were presented in the areas of biochemistry, botany, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, space science and zoology.
The annual science exhibit served not only as a way for the students to showcase their impressive research skills to experts in the fields of science and instruction, but also as a sample of the stellar instruction and support offered at Freeport High School.
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“The Science and Engineering Fair is very important for our students,” Irwin said. “Not only are they required to carry on original research, but presenting their results requires another skill they will need in the future.”
Photo Captions:
1: Freeport High School science research teacher Edward Irwin pictured with student presenters at the 12th annual Science and Engineering Fair.
2: Freeport High School student Matthew Cimino presented his project, “Physiological Disorders Associated with Dementia,” to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham.
3: Freeport High School student Leah Hochman with her project, “What is the Optimal Concentration of Sodium Chloride Required to Produce Nanoparticles of a Specific Size?”
4: Freeport High School student Steven McLeod with his project, “The Effects of Carrier Proteins on the Germination and Growth of Bush Bean Plants.”
5: Freeport High School Principal Linda Carter with student presenter Dimitri Vaval.
Photos courtesy of Freeport Public Schools
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