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Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director
Westchester School District Taps New Technology, Innovation Director An educator who has led learning communities on modern concepts such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality has been selected as a Westchester school district's new technology director. Jerrod Blair's appointment as the Irvington Union Free School District's new director of technology and innovation was announced by the district on Thursday, Aug. 22.  Blair, who was chosen after a long search process, will start in the position on Friday, Sept. 6. According to the district, he is a "standout" in the field and has led professional learning communities on topics including AI an…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Students Among 300 Semifinalists Nationwide In Prestigious Regeneron Competition Westchester Students Among 300 Semifinalists Nationwide In Prestigious Regeneron Competition
Westchester Students Among 300 Semifinalists Nationwide In Prestigious Regeneron Competition Dozens of students from New York have been named semifinalists in the country’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The Society for Science announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search for 2024 on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Participants were whittled down from 2,162 applicants from 712 high schools across 46 states, Puerto Rico, and 10 other countries. Students were chosen based on their outstanding research, leadership skills, and community involvement, as well as a commitment to academics and creativity in asking scientific …

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Critically-Needed': New Rye YMCA Nursery School To Open In Westchester County 'Critically-Needed': New Rye YMCA Nursery School To Open In Westchester County
'Critically-Needed': New Rye YMCA Nursery School To Open In Westchester County A Westchester County YMCA has announced a new nursery school that is planned to open next year. The new school, which will serve children and toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years, will open in mid-January 2023 in Mamaroneck at the St. John's Lutheran Church at 122 Fenimore Rd., according to Rye YMCA spokesperson Lisa Tidball.  The new program will offer both morning and afternoon sessions with three, four, and five-day options. Children who attend will learn foundational skills, as well as how to develop healthy relationships, and will participate in activities including music, lite…

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by Ben Crnic
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These Westchester Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition These Westchester Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition
These Westchester Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition A pair of Hudson Valley high school students were among 40 nationally that were chosen as finalists in the prestigious 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300 semifinalists, bas…

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by Zak Failla
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These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists
These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists More than two dozen Hudson Valley high school students were among the 300 that were chosen as semifinalists at this year’s prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the US and globally, (as the) Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based…

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by Zak Failla
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27 From Westchester Named Regeneron Science Scholars 27 From Westchester Named Regeneron Science Scholars
27 From Westchester Named Regeneron Science Scholars A total of 31 of the Hudson Valley's best and brightest high school seniors were among 300 chosen to compete with some of the nation’s top students in the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition. The 300 scholars were chosen out of 1,760 applications that were received from 611 high schools across 49 states. The 300 hail from 193 American and international high schools, Puerto Rico, and two other countries. Of the scholars, 27 came out of Westchester, with three in Putnam, and one in Dutchess. Each of the scholars chosen and their schools will receive $2,000 for their school. Accordin…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester HS Student Named Regeneron Finalist Westchester HS Student Named Regeneron Finalist
Westchester HS Student Named Regeneron Finalist A high school student from Westchester was among the 40 that were chosen as finalists at this year's prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search. This year, approximately 2,000 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based on their research skills, commitme…

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by Zak Failla
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33 Westchester HS Students Named Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020 Semifinalists 33 Westchester HS Students Named Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020 Semifinalists
33 Westchester HS Students Named Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020 Semifinalists Nearly three dozen Westchester high school students were among the 300 that were chosen as semifinalists at this year’s prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search. This year, approximately 2,000 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based on their rese…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester, Rockland Students Earn SUEZ-NAWC Scholarships Westchester, Rockland Students Earn SUEZ-NAWC Scholarships
Westchester, Rockland Students Earn Suez-nawc Scholarships Five students in Westchester and Rockland counties have earned SUEZ-NAWC scholarships worth $3,000. SUEZ and the New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) announced the recipients of the scholarships, which are intended to assist high school seniors who are pursuing degrees relating to the water industry. Each recipient was honored at an awards dinner at the Hotel Thayer in West Point. “We know that it’s critically important to support bright, hard-working young people who will serve as the future leaders of the water industry,” said Chris Graziano, vice presid…

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by Valerie Musson
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Seniors From Byram Hills, Horace Greeley Among Top 20 Global Finalists For Google Science Fair Seniors From Byram Hills, Horace Greeley Among Top 20 Global Finalists For Google Science Fair
Seniors From Byram Hills, Horace Greeley Among Top 20 Global Finalists For Google Science Fair Two seniors from the area ranked among the top 20 global finalists for the Google Science Fair. Described as the “largest and most prestigious online science fair in the world,” the Google Science Fair offers students ages 13 to 18 the chance to pursue their interests in various STEM fields. Ethan Jacobs, a senior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, and Isha Puri, a senior at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, are just two of the 20 global finalists. In addition to the United States, finalists also hail from India, China, New Zealand, Ireland, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesi…

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by Valerie Musson
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Pace University Students Help Elmsford Fourth-Graders Learn STEM Skills Pace University Students Help Elmsford Fourth-Graders Learn STEM Skills
Pace University Students Help Elmsford Fourth-Graders Learn STEM Skills Students of Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems helped a class of fourth-graders learn various STEM skills during a five-week program at Alice E. Grady School in Elmsford. The fourth-graders utilized fun color combinations to learn basic computer coding skills, and on Monday, May 6, the last day of the program, students gave a drone and robotics demonstration called the “City Within a City” showcase to staff members including the Elmsford Superintendent of Schools Marc P. Baiocco, Ed.D., Alice E. Grady Principal Douglas Doller, Elmsford Mayor Rober…

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by Valerie Musson
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Hen Hud HS Becomes One Of Just Two Distinguished Schools In State For Consecutive Years Hen Hud HS Becomes One Of Just Two Distinguished Schools In State For Consecutive Years
Hen Hud HS Becomes One Of Just Two Distinguished Schools In State For Consecutive Years Hendrick Hudson High School has been named as a Distinguished School by the nonprofit organization known as the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program. This is the second consecutive year the school has received this recognition, and the school is one of just two schools throughout the state to be recognized for two years in a row. Hen Hud is also the only high school in the state receiving the title that offers all three PLTW programs: computer science, biomedical science and engineering. As a whole, PLTW programs help students develop their knowledge of STEM fields and form in-demand s…

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by Valerie Musson
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29 HS Students From Area Named Regeneron Semifinalists 29 HS Students From Area Named Regeneron Semifinalists
29 HS Students From Area Named Regeneron Semifinalists More than two dozen are students are among 300 that have been chosen as semifinalists at the prominent Regeneron Science Talent Search. Each year, approximately 1,800 students enter the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Of the nearly 2,000 students that submitted research projects, judges narrowed the field to…

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by Zak Failla
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Iona Prep Launches Science Research Program Iona Prep Launches Science Research Program
Iona Prep Launches Science Research Program Officials at Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle have implemented a three-year Science Research program in order to encourage students to pursue STEM-related field. The New York State Department of Labor has repeatedly called on the urgency and high-demand of various STEM fields, particularly those surrounding engineering, healthcare, biotechnology, research, and design. “It is our belief at Iona Preparatory School that when expectations are higher, our young men will elevate to excel,” said Brother Thomas R. Leto, Ed.D., president of Iona Preparatory. “That’s why we continue to raise t…

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by Valerie Musson
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Westchester HS Alum Wins Top Prize For Creating Brain Computer Interface Westchester HS Alum Wins Top Prize For Creating Brain Computer Interface
Westchester HS Alum Wins Top Prize For Creating Brain Computer Interface Since taking his academic talents from Westchester to the University of Buffalo, a recent high school graduate is making a name for himself as an up-and-comer in the tech field. William Phillips, a 2017 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, recently took top honors in his category as a Computer Science and Engineering student at the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Research Poster Symposium. During a near nine-week boot camp, Phillips - an incoming sophomore and computer science major at the University of Buffalo - completed an extensive research program under the tut…

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by Zak Failla
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UConn President Says She's Stepping Down UConn President Says She's Stepping Down
UConn President Says She's Stepping Down University of Connecticut President Susan Herbst, who has led the university since 2011, announced on Monday, May 21 that she will step down next summer when her current employment agreement ends.  Herbst will have completed eight years of service to UConn. “Being able to lead this outstanding institution has been one of the great honors and privileges of my life,” Herbst said. “These have been exciting and rewarding years. UConn has continued to rise in the rankings and grow academically as we embarked on transformational new initiatives, formed vital partnerships, addressed long-standing …

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by Jon Craig
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Neurobiologist Picked As New Provost At Pace University Neurobiologist Picked As New Provost At Pace University
Neurobiologist Picked As New Provost At Pace University Pace University President Marvin Krislov has announced that Vanya Quiñones, Ph.D., a neurobiologist and biopsychologist who serves as Associate Provost for Student Success and Retention at CUNY’s Hunter College, will assume the role of Provost of Pace, effective July 1. Quiñones brings to Pace decades of experience in scientific research, academic administration, program- and research-focused fundraising, and a long record of working to improve diversity in science and the arts. As a young researcher at The Rockefeller University, Quiñones realized that she saw few who looked like her. Th…

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by Jon Craig
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Westchester 16-Year-Old Is Changing Perceptions About Girls Westchester 16-Year-Old Is Changing Perceptions About Girls
Westchester 16-Year-Old Is Changing Perceptions About Girls Jothi Ramaswamy was having dinner on a school night, halfway through the 2015 school year when a conversation with her brother left her even hungrier. Her brother, Akshay, happened to mention that out of the 33 students in his C++ class—a computer science language—none were girls. Ramaswamy, a Yorktown resident, had been interested in computer science since sixth grade, but hearing something like that flustered her. She decided to research why but discovered the void wasn’t just present in his class, it was the entire Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field. After doi…

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by James Miranda