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Nyack Juniors Sweep Science Fair

Several local winners in Rockland County Science, Innovation and Technology Fair

Nyack's young scientists had a successful year at the annual Rockland County Science, Innovation and Technology Fair, claiming several medals, prizes and sponsorships.

"We have 21 students enrolled in the Science Research program, in grades 10-12," explained science research instructor and physics teacher Mary Beth Foisy. "All 21 students participated in the SIT Exhibition on Sunday."

An additional four twelfth graders participated in an Intel Science and Engineering Fair at RPI, and two won awards, Foisy added.

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Check out the awards and projects below:


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Award

Grade 10-12 - $50 Amazon Gift Card Sponsor Rockland County Medical Society Title Fabricating the Future Student 1

Natasha Sarna (Grade 10, Nyack Senior High School)

Award 3rd Place Science/Gr.11 - $50 Gift Card Sponsor Novartis, L'Oreal, Orange & Rockland, Pfizer, Xsolutions Title Music's Influence on Dreams Student 1 Nora Awadallah (Grade 11, Nyack Senior High School) Award 2nd Place Science/Gr.11 - $75 Gift Card Sponsor Novartis, L'Oreal, Orange & Rockland, Pfizer, Xsolutions Title Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Student 1 Kevin Yohannan (Grade 11, Nyack Senior High School) Award 1st Place Science/Gr.11 - $150 Gift Card Sponsor Novartis, L'Oreal, Orange & Rockland, Pfizer, Xsolutions Title The Role of Nightmares in PTSD Treatment Student 1 Rebecca Blair (Grade 11, Nyack Senior High School) Award 1st Place Science/Gr.12 - $250 Gift Card Sponsor Novartis, L'Oreal, Orange & Rockland, Pfizer, Xsolutions Title The Effects of Time-of-Day and Age on the Cost and Content of the Wandering Mind Student 1 Dana Seag (Grade 12, Nyack Senior High School) Award Microscope Sponsor WH Spataro Associates Title Musics Influence on Dreams Student 1 Nora Awadallah (Grade 11, Nyack Senior High School)


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