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Chimps face N.Y. court test of 'personhood'

Chimpanzee stories invite cheap shots, jokes and memories of J. Fredd Muggs (a regular on “The Today Show”), but the true story of these primates in modern times . . . more

6/11/15

Mepham High School 11th-grader Brianna Isola, with Principal Michael Harrington, displayed her research board at the school’s Authentic Science Research showcase.

Mepham showcases students’ research

Students in Mepham High School’s three-year Authentic Science Research program worked for months, and in some cases years, on their projects for this year’s Research Symposium on May 28. more

6/10/15

Central looking to increase course options

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is working on a plan that would allow most students to take algebra and earth science in eighth grade, if they wish, according to Superintendent John DeTommaso. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/21/15

nnedy High School researchers, from left, Rachel Mashal, Logan Eisner, Rachel Chernet, David Mark and Beatrice Brown recently competed in the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair. At right was one of their research advisers, Barbara Franklin, a Kennedy chemistry teacher.

Kennedy researchers advanced in Long Island Science and Engineering Fair

Five Kennedy High School research students recently competed in the second, and final, round of the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, and one came away with a second-place award, one with a third place and three with honorable mentions. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/15/15

Kennedy High School sent a team of 15 competitors, with two alternates, to the New York State Science Olympiad in Syracuse March 13-14. The team’s advisers are Alexis Vandergoot, far left, and Helmut Schleith and Daniel Jantzen, second and third from right.

Kennedy squad qualifies for State Science Olympiad

On March 12, Kennedy High School senior Sara Harris was sticking colored pins into black and yellow tubes that wrapped in a tangle around a long, metal dowel, supported by a square, black base. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/25/15

Three Calhoun High School science researchers, including, from left, Christine Collins, David Braunstein and Sarah Sandler, recently moved to round two of the prestigious Long Island Science and Engineering Fair.

Calhoun researchers advance in Long Island Science and Engineering Fair

Three Calhoun High School seniors have advanced to the second round of the highly competitive Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, which will took place last week at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/16/15

Kennedy High to host Health and Career Fair

The Kennedy High School Science Department will host a Health and Career Fair on Tuesday, March 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the school’s gym. more

3/16/15

Let's look ahead to summer

We New Yorkers are enduring one of the bitterest winters in the last 25 years. Gasoline prices may be low . . . more

3/4/15

Calhoun High School student researchers David Braunstein, left, and Simon Goldstein were honored with badges recently in the annual Intel Science Talent Search.

Intel honors two Calhoun High researchers

Each year, the Society for Science & the Public awards Research Report and Initiative badges to recognize excellence in students’ submissions to the Intel Science Talent Search, considered among the country’s most competitive and prestigious science contests. Two student researchers at Calhoun High School in Merrick, David Braunstein and Simon Goldstein, received badges. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/4/15

Alexis Vandergoot, a Kennedy High School science teacher, received a commendation from the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. Joining her at the BMCHSD Board of Education’s February meeting were Superintendent John DeTommaso, Science Department Chairman Robert Soel, Trustee Susan Schwartz and Kennedy Principal Lorraine Poppe.

Kennedy teacher makes the grade

Alexis Vandergoot, a teacher of chemistry, the living environment, anatomy and marine biology at Kennedy High School, recently passed though the rigorous application process for the state’s “Master Teacher” program. She is one of 70 teachers on Long Island to make the grade since the program began in 2013. more

2/26/15

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