A 'bumper crop' of Intel entries from Lynbrook HS

A total of 15 seniors have submitted research project reports to the Intel Science Talent Search (STS). This is a new school record.
Andrew Akcelik, Ethan Feilich, Chelsea Goldinger, John Grega, Sunil Kunnakkat, Josh Lewin-Jacus, Mary Magilligan, Jarrett Mancuso, Brian McComb, Lauren O’Donnell, Melanie Reed, David Soto, Molly Spilka, Gregori Tayco and Melissa Tischler all submitted research papers to this premier high school science fair, often referred to as the “Junior Nobel Prize,” hoping to be among the 300 semifinalists who will be announced in January. The LHS science research program has produced four Intel Semifinalists since 2001, including last year’s Jing Jian.
Lynbrook Public Schools begin preparing students to understand the basics of science research in specialized science classes at the elementary level.In eighth grade, students study the foundations of the scientific method. In ninth and tenth grade, they learn how to read, write and present papers in Science Research class. Students hone their skills at local and regional science fairs, and present an annual Science Symposium for the entire district. Juniors and seniors continue their research as an independent study course. Those who choose to enter the Intel Competition begin their research in the 10th or 11th grade, and must put in countless extra hours, often working with mentors in the field.
This year, science research students are also participating in a new mentoring program in which they are sharing their knowledge and skills with Lynbrook elementary school students enrolled in the Voyager Program for gifted and talented students.