On March 21, Mineola High School learners in Ms. Carlson’s 10th grade Science Research class participated in the Kathy Belton Science Fair at Molloy University and took home awards for their projects!

In the Microbiology and Immunology category, Madison DeCillis, Eliana Lee and Iona Mici won first place for their project “Synergistic Effects of Antimicrobial Agents in Slowing Antibiotic Resistance.”

In the Behavior & Social Sciences category, Ryan Curtiss and Jonathan Leskowicz placed second for their project “Effect of Sleep Quality on Mental Health.”

The Kathy Belton Science Fair provides ninth and tenth grade Long Island high school STEM scholars with a supportive environment to share their research and collaborate with other students and educators.

The district is #MineolaProud to congratulate all the learners who presented projects at this prestigious event and the teachers who support them on their research journeys.