Sayville High Schoolers Attend Prestigious Science Competition

Recently, Sayville High School students Taylor Carpentieri and Adria Vargas attended the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (L.I.S.E.F.). The two students, a part of Sayville’s R.I.S.E. (Research, Innovation, and Solution Engineering) program, had one of 12 projects chosen to attend round two of this prestigious competition.

L.I.S.E.F. is a competition in which the most advanced high school projects are presented to professionals in their subject areas from local universities, scientific institutions, and professionals in the field. Carpentieri and Vargas presented a research project that entailed testing the efficacy of biofiltration media for removing nitrate pollution from stormwater runoff. The duo’s project addressed a serious local environmental issue affecting Sayville and the surrounding Great South Bay. The team finished 4th overall in their category and received a special award for Sustainable Development. The award, sponsored by RICOH, was given to the project that demonstrated the principles and technical innovations that offer the greatest potential for addressing environmental challenges.

“Taylor and Adria’s accomplishments reflect not only their talent and dedication, but also the high standards of scientific inquiry we strive to foster at Sayville,” said Stephanie Bricker, Sayville High School principal. “Their research addresses a meaningful environmental issue in our own community, and I’m confident this is just the beginning of what they will achieve.”

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