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Intel Science Talent Search

Now in its 61st year, the Intel Science Talent Search (STS) is the oldest and most highly-regarded science competition in the United States. Midwood students have a long and distinguished record of superior performance in this "Junior Nobel Prize". In the year 2002, Midwood had one finalist and six semifinalists.

Finalist

• Tahir Ahmed
  Molecular Modeling and the Identification of Functional Domains of a New Adhesive Molecule in Inflammatory Thrombosis

Semifinalists

• Jonathan Hamill
  Analysis of the Dental Pathologies Affecting Ancient Sirmium
• Adam Kapelner
  Brain Activity Due to Intravenous Secretin Infusion and Its Pharmacological Value in the Treatment of Autism
• Irene Lai
  New Catalysts by Combining Lipases with Organometallics and Their Use for the Preparation of Novel Bioresorbable Polyesters
• Daniel Ruderfer
  Paleopathological Analysis of the Vertebral Remains of Sirmium Locality 26
• Elena Won
  Potentiation of Estrogen's Genomic Effects by Non-genomic Effects: Ex-vivo Study in A Neuroblastoma Cell Line

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
May 12-18, 2002 Louisville, Kentucky

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world's largest pre-college celebration of science. Held annually in May, the Intel ISEF brings together over 1,200 students from 40 nations to compete for scholarships, tuition grants, internships, and scientific field trips.

The Science Department Is Proud to Announce: Tahir Ahmed was one of the top prize winners. His project was on Molecular Modeling and the Identification of Functional Domains of a New Adhesive Molecule in Inflammatory Thrombosis. He did his work at Downstate Medical Center under the mentorship of Dr. Elizabeth Kornecki. His teacher advisor was Ms. Ann Nicastri. Tahir, 17, is a senior in the Science Research Program of the Medical Science Institute at Midwood. He won...

• An Intel Foundation Achievement Award for outstanding work in any field;
• First Place Award in Biochemistry;
• First Place, Asjtavadhani Vidwan Ambati Subbaraya Chetty Foundation Award for projects that display outstanding creativity, ingenuity and have the potential to alleviate the human condition or mark a substantial advance in the scientific field; and
• A University of Louisville Full Tuition Scholarship Award.

Siemens-Westinghouse Science & Technology Competition

The Siemens-Westinghouse Science and Technology Competition is a national research competition in the sciences and mathematics for high school students.

Middle States Regional Finalist (Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh)

• Lilian Chen
  Supportive Analysis using Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry of Chlorinated Pesticides in Bell Peppers

National Semifinalists

• Tahir Ahmed
  Molecular Modeling and the Identification of Functional Domains of a New Adhesive Molecule in Inflammatory Thrombosis
• Lilian Chen
  Supportive Analysis using Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry of Chlorinated Pesticides in Bell Peppers
• Joby Josekutty & Alena Kolychkina
  Analysis of Differential Proteins in Pancreatic Cancer Cells
• Nancy Lee
  Electric Field Sensitive Polymer Gels
• Patrick Li & Michael Ng
  Sol-Gel Synthesis of Yttrium Iron Garnet Magnets

New York City Science and Engineering Fair

The New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF) is an annual science research and technology competition for NYC high school students. NYCSEF is a two-tiered competition which includes the New York Academy of Sciences' NYCSEF Expo and Polytechnic University's Finals Events.

Finalists

• Tahir Ahmed
  Molecular Modeling and the Identification of Functional Domains of a New Adhesive Molecule in Inflammatory Thrombosis
• Patrick Li & Michael Ng
  Sol-Gel Synthesis of Yttrium Iron Garnet Magnets

NAACP ACT-SO

The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is one of the only programs of its kind that recognizes, rewards, and showcases academic and artistic excellence among high school students of African-descent. The NAACP salutes the young achievers who have made a commitment to excellence through their participation in the ACT-SO program.

• Jason Atkins won a first place award in Biology at the NAACP's ACT/SO Competition this May. He will represent NYC at the National NAACP Convention in Texas this summer.
• Oluseyi Fashusi won a third place award.

American Chemical Society Research Poster Session

Research Poster Session VII, St. Francis College

• Adam Kapelner, First Place
  Brain Activity Due to Intravenous Secretin Infusion and its Pharmacological Value in the Treatment of Autism.
• Brandon Mirochnik, Second Place
  Antibodies Produced In Response To Semliki Forest Virus Induces An Autoimmune Demyelinating Disease Due To Molecular Mimicry With Myelin Peptides
• Patrick Li & Michael Ng, Honorable Mention
  Sol-Gel Synthesis of Yttrium Iron Garnet Magnets

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