Invitational Science Fair Coming to Commack High School

Hundreds of Long Island students will present top-notch scientific research to universities and researchers at Commack High School on Sunday. 

The WAC Lighting Invitational Science Fair will be held at on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 400 students in grades 9 to 12 will present their in-depth research projects to public and officials from throughout the New York City region. 

The science fair, which is organized by The Research Association, is a consortium of 13 Long Island high schools represented by 13 research teachers dedicated to the importance of science education through inquiry. This group of teachers stress to their students that science research is an active gateway into the understanding of the true nature of science. School districts involved include:  Commack, Great Neck North, Great Neck South, Herricks, Jericho, Locust Valley, Manhasset, North Shore Hebrew Academy, Paul D. Schreiber, Roslyn, South Side, Syosset, and The Wheatley School.

Students presenting have spent months researching their topics ranging from the nature of cancer to inexpensive ways to produce alternative fuels. All topics are welcome, but students are encouraged to focus their projects on the practical. 

Awards and scholarships will be presented to first, second and third-place winners in each category, as well as honorable mentions.  The categories include: environmental science, prototype engineering; biochemistry; general biology; behavioral science; chemistry; physical science; and computer science.