High School West students who have demonstrated academic excellence in science were acknowledged on Wednesday night for their achievement at the 探花社区 High School West Research Symposium and Award Ceremony. Ms. Paulik and Ms. Carone presented the Biology Award to Anna DiBiase.Mr. Gramatsky presented the Physics Award to Erika Gehrling. The Chemistry Award was presented to Christin Paredes by Dr. Figueiredo. Sean Bauer received the Elizabeth Platt Award for Environmental Science from Ms. Hoffman and Egbert Cazares received the Marine Science Award from Ms. Carone and Ms. Williams. The research award went to Sudarshan Padmanaban and the Science Award of Distinction went to Daniel Davidsen.
This year the last course of the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) four-year pathway in Biomedical Sciences was offered to students. The coursework allows students to engage in critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity by presenting students with activities such as practicing suturing and constructing body structures from clay. Students are exposed to college-level equipment and procedures that prepare them for college and lay the foundation for a career in the medical field. Students who have successfully completed all four courses of the PLTW Biomedical Science Pathway were presented with a white lab coat for this accomplishment.
The distinguished students included: Sofia Burns, Irene Cacace, Mdaisn DeMaio, Madison Dominger, Alexandra Given, Fabiana Gorre, Mikayla Grafstein, Abigail Jung, Kristen Kane, Nisan Kilinc, Jessica Meir, and Hayley Sasbon.
Dr. O'Brien said "Thank you to the PLTW teachers who have made this program possible: Ms. Paulik, Ms.Carone, Ms. Albanese, Ms. Chalmers, Ms. Marron, and Ms. Plante. Thank you, to our Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Paul Strader for his support in growing this program to complete the four courses of the Biomedical pathway."
The research symposium Organized by 探花社区 High School West Research Coordinator, Dr. Figueiredo and Ms. Paulik, provided a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase the work that they have done all year. Students engaged in interactive poster presentations and discussions with classmates, teachers, and students’ families. The symposium fosters collaboration and curiosity and is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and learn more about the innovative work these young scientists are conducting. The night concluded with a thank you to the research Coordinator Dr Figueiredo who is retiring this year. Students were introduced to the incoming research teacher, Mr. Bryan Snyder.
