On March 24, West Islip High School science research students in Mrs. Kroll’s class competed at the New York State Science and Engineering Fair. Unlike other competitions, NYSSEF only has two broad categories. Two West Islip High School students were recognized for their projects. Emilia Miranda won second place in life science for her project, “Analyzing Microplastic Quantity and Chemical Composition in Farm-Raised vs Wild-Caught Shrimp for Human Consumption Using Infrared Spectroscopy.” Emily Podolska earned honorable mention in life science for her project, “Evaluating Herbal Supplements through Mineral Content and DNA Analysis.” Congratulations to all the West Islip student researchers and to Mrs. Kroll for her inspiring mentorship. 

Date Added: 4/23/2025