A Kennedy High School senior from Bellmore, NY has won a spot among 15 students on Long Island who will be competing in the International Science and Engineering Fair. The fair is set to take place in Los Angeles through May 11. Ava Goldsmith, a senior who has been involved in advanced science research for three years, qualified for the fair by winning first place in the 2024 Long Island Science and Engineering Fair in the Cell and Microbiology category.
Goldsmith’s research project focuses on the implications of breast cancer therapy, specifically looking at a cancer-promoting network called the “epichaperome.” This achievement is significant as only a select few students worldwide have the opportunity to compete in Regeneron-affiliated science fairs. Each year, around 1,600 students qualify to participate in the International Science and Engineering Fair where they can win nearly $5 million in awards, scholarships and internships. Goldsmith’s dedication and hard work have paid off, earning her a well-deserved spot among the elite group of students competing at this prestigious event.
