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Kennedy High School science researcher Rachel Mashal, left, was recently selected as one of only five 2015 Rising Scientists by the nonprofit Child Mind Institute. She was joined by her Kennedy research adviser, Barbi Frank, an Advanced Placement biology teacher.

Kennedy H.S. senior honored for eating-disorder research

Few would describe the study of teenage eating disorders as a “passion,” but that’s precisely how Kennedy High School senior Rachel Mashal sees it. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/14/15

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

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

Boots on the ground lead to boots in the ground

A majority of Americans, according to the Pew Research Center, support stepped-up military action against ISIS even though only one-third of those urging boots on the ground believe that we have a clear goal in sight. more

5/7/15

Winthrop-University Hospital offers free Bladder Cancer Awareness Day program

To learn more about bladder cancer, the public is invited to attend a free educational program, Bladder Cancer Awareness Day, at Winthrop-University Hospital on May 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. It will be held in the Winthrop Research and Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd., Mineola. more

5/7/15

Everyone's favorite nanny is back in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of the beloved tale.

Flying high with 'Mary Poppins'

Adventure abounds when a mysterious nanny magically appears in Plaza Theatrical Productions staging of the family musical. more

4/1/15

Erin Metzger, 16, gave a buzz cut to Anthony Lunha, 11, at Calhoun High School’s March 17 fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Participants had their hair cut or shaved in solidarity with children with cancer, raising $48,000 for childhood cancer research.

Calhoun goes bald to fight cancer

Since 2007, Calhoun High School has raised more than $500,000 for childhood cancer research, according to Calhoun English teacher Peter Magnuson. The Merrick school passed the milestone on March 17 at its ninth annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser. more

By Brian Racow | 3/25/15

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

Born with cerebral palsy, North Bellmorite Brian Arnold received his first service dog from Canine Companions for Independence when he was 19 and his second, Ozzie, at right, at age 31. Arnold lives with his parents, Bill and Louise, pictured here at a Canine Companions training facility in Medford, in Suffolk County.

A service dog to the rescue

As a teenager, Brian Arnold often awoke in the middle of the night, screaming and shaking. He was afraid of falling and being unable to catch himself before his face hit the floor. His fear was understandable. The North Bellmorite had already fallen and shattered his jaw in three places. more

By Scott Brinton | 2/25/15

Four Kennedy High School sophomores recently were honored in Rocket21’s Dream Green competition, a national environmental awareness contest. Above, center, from left, were Claire Kelly, Arin Forstadt, Hannah Choset and Julia Abrams, joined by their research advisers, Barbara Franklin, far left, and Barbi Frank.

Kennedy students ‘Dream Green’ for contest

Four Kennedy High School students recently entered Rocket21’s Dream Green competition, in which they were challenged to devise campaigns to spread environmental awareness or develop blueprints to reduce humans’ impact on the world. All four came up big in the national competition. more

By Scott Brinton | 2/18/15

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