The district is #MineolaProud to congratulate junior Michael Lampasona on being recognized with the award for Best Research Paper in the Category of Economic Development, Housing and Jobs by a Junior Researcher at the 2025 Long Island Youth Summit, which took place on April 4 at St. Joseph’s University.

Michael's research investigated the question, “how do VRBO listings and hotel accommodations in culturally rich cities around the world compare in average cost and consumer satisfaction?” Michael used a triangulated method including a statistical analysis and coding of consumer reviews which offered an in-depth understanding to multiple perspectives, to consumers, investors and business entrepreneurs.

The Long Island Youth Summit brings together high school students for a day of interactive workshops with experts in the fields of medicine, the environment, business and the economy and leadership and offers students a unique opportunity to interact with students and experts in various fields of business as well to win awards for their projects. The Summit is designed to engage high school students in an exploration of important current socio-medical, environmental and socio-economic issues.