Legislator Bynoe, Center for Science Teaching and Learning present STEM scholarships in Lakeview and Westbury

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Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe presented $1,500 college scholarships to three STEM scholars at the Tanglewood Preserve in Lakeview on Aug. 12. The presentation concluded a weekend where hundreds of students received back-to-school supplies at “Road to Success” events sponsored by Bynoe.
The recipients are Terrell Campbell, a Malverne School District graduate who will study chemistry at Queens University of Charlotte, Mandy Wagnac, a Westbury School District graduate who will major in neuroscience at Columbia University; and Kierra Jackson, a Hempstead School District graduate who will attend Alfred State College to study health sciences. Each earned their scholarships through their academic achievements, community involvement and by declaring their interest in studying STEM fields in college and pursuing them professionally.
“As a new school year rapidly approaches for Long Island families, we wanted to ensure that students of all ages have the opportunity to excel in the new academic year,” Bynoe said. “Expanding our outreach to these exceptional STEM scholars was a natural outgrowth of our ongoing enrichment efforts through the Road to Success programs, and I am grateful for Dr. Ray Ann Havasy’s partnership in making this new initiative a reality.”
“At the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, we pride ourselves on innovation in our pursuit of making STEM education incredible and available to everyone,” said Dr. Ray Ann Havasy, Director of the Center for Science Teaching and Learning. “It was a pleasure to work with Legislator Bynoe on this project and assist these deserving young scholars with their college education.”
The STEM scholarships were awarded during Bynoe’s fourth annual “Road to Success” school supply giveaway at the Tanglewood Preserve in Lakeview, where key sponsor Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s financial support provided back-to-school essentials for dozens of students. Additional support was provided by the Nassau County Police Department, Lakeview Fire Department, Lakeview branch of the NAACP and St. Paul’s AME Church in Lakeview.

A day earlier, on Aug. 11, Bynoe, in partnership with North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Viviana Russell, the NCPD, the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, Superior Officers Association and Police Department Foundation, hosted the fifth annual Westbury “Road To Success” event, where hundreds of stuffed backpacks and supplies were distributed. In addition, Fidelis Care sponsored a face-painting booth and the Long Island Nets provided free icy treats.
The Aug. 11 event, held at the North Hempstead Housing Authority’s Magnolia Gardens Apartments, also featured a helicopter landing by the NCPD.
“We must make sure every child is in position to make the most of the opportunities available to them,” Bynoe said. “I am thankful for all of our generous partners in government, law enforcement and the private sector who joined forces to make this weekend’s events resoundingly successful.”

–Nakeem Grant