Ryan Fraser was declared a First Prize Winner and Gold Medalist in the 2013 New York City ACT-SO (Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics) in the Chemistry/Biochemistry category for his project “Immobilization of Photosystem II Core Complexes onto Titanium Dioxide Surfaces”. The award includes a $500 scholarship and the chance to compete in the National ACT-SO in Orlando, Florida July 5–9. Ryan worked under the supervision of Dr. Michele Vittadello in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at Medgar Evers College.
 Ryan Fraser (center) with his dad (right) and NYC ACT‑SO Chairman Anton Tomlinson (left) |