Garden City HS Students Shine at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, Taking Home Top Honors
Two exceptional Garden City High School students, Emily DaSilva and Snehal Shah, have made history by achieving remarkable success at the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Their groundbreaking projects earned them top honors and accolades, showcasing their scientific brilliance and dedication to innovation. Emily DaSilva, a junior at Garden City HS, captivated the judges with her project titled “The Effects of CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing on the Development of Drug Resistance in Cancer Cells.” Her research explored the potential of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to overcome drug resistance in cancer treatment. Emily’s meticulous experimentation and insightful analysis earned her the prestigious Third Award in the Biomedical and Health Sciences category. Snehal Shah, also a junior at Garden City HS, impressed the scientific community with her project titled “Development of a Novel Biodegradable Polymer Composite for Tissue Engineering Applications.” Her research focused on creating a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer composite suitable for use in tissue engineering. Snehal’s innovative approach and rigorous experimentation secured her the First Award in the Materials Science category. The Regeneron ISEF is the largest and most renowned international science and engineering fair for pre-college students. This year, over 1,800 students from around the globe participated, presenting their groundbreaking research and innovation ideas. The competition is widely recognized as a platform for fostering scientific talent and promoting the next generation of STEM professionals. Emily and Snehal’s remarkable achievements at ISEF are a testament to the exceptional STEM education they have received at Garden City High School. Their success reflects the dedication and passion of the school’s faculty, who tirelessly support students in their pursuit of scientific knowledge and innovation. “We are incredibly proud of Emily and Snehal for their remarkable accomplishments,” said Dr. Robert Gerbino, Principal of Garden City High School. “Their scientific prowess and unwavering dedication are an inspiration to our entire school community. These students are shining examples of what can be achieved through hard work, creativity, and a passion for STEM.” The Garden City School District extends its heartfelt congratulations to Emily DaSilva and Snehal Shah for their outstanding achievements. Their success at ISEF is a source of pride for the entire community and a beacon of hope for the future of science and innovation.Two Garden City High School students have taken home top honors at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Seniors Ananya Grover and Rishab Garge were awarded the Best of Category Award in the Environmental Sciences category for their project, “Microplastic Adsorption by Biochar-Based Adsorbents.” Their project investigated the use of biochar, a type of charcoal, to remove microplastics from water. Grover and Garge’s project was one of 1,800 projects from around the world that were showcased at the ISEF, which was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They were selected as one of the top 10 projects in their category and were awarded a $5,000 prize. In addition to their Best of Category Award, Grover and Garge also received the Grand Award from the American Meteorological Society. This award is given to the top project in the environmental sciences category that addresses a topic related to meteorology or climate science. Grover and Garge’s project is a significant contribution to the field of environmental science. Their research has the potential to help develop new methods for removing microplastics from water, which is a major environmental problem. The Regeneron ISEF is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. Each year, students from around the world compete for over $5 million in awards. The competition is judged by a panel of scientists and engineers from academia, industry, and government.