Pawling Science Students Earn Honors at Dutchess County Science Fair

On March 30, ten students from Pawling High School’s Science Research Program, two ninth graders, and three students from Pawling Middle School competed at the 60th Annual Dutchess County Regional Science and Engineering Fair. In addition to the participants, several other Pawling students in the program volunteered at the event, helping with registration and judges’ ratings.
Held in Falcon Hall on the Duchess Community College campus in Poughkeepsie, the event is held in affiliation with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Students from throughout Dutchess County gathered to showcase their research in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Space Sciences, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Physics.
Judging at the event was conducted by a panel of scientists, educators, engineers, and professionals from the Dutchess County community. Students were judged on the criteria of scientific thought, creative ability, skills, clarity, and thoroughness. Several Pawling students were awarded accolades and prizes.
Veronica Bucci
Senior Division Honorable Mention
Certificate of Achievement for the Dutchess County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Bryan Hodge
Senior Division Honorable Mention
American of Psychological Association, with $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Certificate
Karen Jackson
Emily O'Neill Effective Display Award, with $50.00 check
Certificate of Achievement for the Dutchess County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Jacob Voudren
Senior Division Honorable Mention
Corinna Lozano
Senior Division Honorable Mention
Grace Lena
Senior Division Honorable Mention
Mary Katherine Keesler
6th Grade Division Honorable Mention
Cary Keesler
1st Place 9th Grade Division
Honorable Mention from the Mid-Hudson Section ACS Chemistry for Life
Union College Science Award for Scientific Excellence
Vassar Brothers Institute Science Award for Outstanding Achievement in 9th Grade
Ian McWilliams
6th Grade Division Honorable Mention