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Three LI Students Named STS Finalists
Three Long Island students are among the 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search and will travel to Washington, D.C. in March to present their projects in a public exhibit and compete for the top award of $250,000.
The finalists are Archana Verma and Nathaniel Lee, both from Jericho High School, and Emily Peterson from Smithtown East High School. Archana's research studied molecules similar to dye-sensitized solar cells with the goal of increasing their efficiency in home use. Nathaniel discovered a new application for low cost ceramic composites which are used in more cost efficient mid-infrared lasers. Emily's work focused on a protein that can be used to treat skin wounds including burns and cancers.
Jericho also carries the distinction of being one of only five schools nationwide to have multiple finalists.
