Results from the 2020 Young Investigators Writing Competition are here!
See the full list of Quarterfinalists, Semifinalists, and Finalists below!
Nothing in science has any value to society if it is not communicated.
Anne Roe
Quarterfinalists
These students scored in the top 10% in their track for their grade level.
10th Grade
Biology
Leeya Azemoun, George W. Hewlett High School
Computer Science
Arnav Hak, Jericho High School
Engineering
Alice Shvartsberg, George W. Hewlett High School
Environmental Science
Natalia Pszeniczny, General Douglas MacArthur High School
11th Grade
Biology
Justine Choi, Plainview-Old Bethpage John F Kennedy High School
Aman Mistry, Smithtown High School East
Janice Rateshwar, Jericho High School
Computer Science
Trevor Kim, Roslyn High School
Engineering
Sarah Ninan, Herricks High School
Environmental Science
Jonathan Chung, Smithtown High School East
Angela Zhu, Jericho High School
12th Grade
Biology
Yashita Chaudhary, Half Hollow Hills High School West
Benjamin Yacht, Plainview-Old Bethpage John F Kennedy High School
Computer Science
Dylan McCreesh, Smithtown High School East
Engineering
Jillian Martin, Half Hollow Hills High School East
Environmental Science
Lauren Avilla, Saint Anthony’s High School
Semifinalists
These students were selected for writing the top piece for their track in their grade level.
10th Grade
Arnav Hak, “Correcting for Bias in Automated Decision Making: How to Better Solve for Disparities in Algorithmic Outputs”
Alice Shvartsberg, “A Sustainable Future in Technological Advancement”
Natalia Pszeniczny, “Who is to Blame for Earth’s Death?”
11th Grade
Trevor Kim, “Predictive Policing: Important Safeguards to Consider”
Sarah Ninan, “Bioremediation: Microorganisms and Eco-Friendly Decontamination”
Angela Zhu, “Environmental Policies: Can They be Beneficial for the Environment at the Cost of Economic and Personal Freedom?”
12th Grade
Yashita Chaudhary, “Beyond the Dichotomy: A Systematic Approach to Administering Experimental Therapies”
Dylan McCreesh, “Mitigating Automated Discrimination”
Jillian Martin, “Humanity and Technological Innovation”
Lauren Avilla, “Localization, Authenticity, & Intersectionality – Ingredients to the Effective Implementation of Environmental Policies”
Finalists
These students were selected for writing the top two pieces in their grade level. They will also be published in the Fall 2020 issue of our journal!
Aman Mistry, “Unraveling the Ethics Behind Experimental Drugs”
Yashita Chaudhary, “Beyond the Dichotomy: A Systematic Approach to Administering Experimental Therapies”
Dylan McCreesh, “Mitigating Automated Discrimination”
Congratulations to all!
About Us
This competition is being held by the Stony Brook Young Investigators Review, Stony Brook University’s undergraduate research journal. We are committed to bringing STEM to the general public.
Why a Competition?
With the global pandemic spreading throughout the nation, there has been an increased need for high school students to be able to engage in their interests virtually. A scientific writing competition would provide an especially engaging outlet.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime!
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