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Friday, March 20, 2015

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THE STEM DIVERSITY SUMMIT~ Promoting STEM/STEAM Through Active Learning ~



~ Future Partnerships ~

Our Nation’s security and economic prosperity depends on a highly educatedworkforce with advanced skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM). One of this country’s greatest strengths has been its ability to creatively usescience and technology to provide solutions to the challenging problems of the dayand in the process create the businesses of tomorrow.

STEM education is critical to maintaining the United States’ standing as a global leaderin innovation and to our ability to meet future workforce demands. We need toencourage and develop our next generation of innovators so the nation can competein the global economy and not get left behind. Connecting education K-12 andbusinesses is paramount to our future.

As we look to the future, it is crucial to provide building blocks of what is neededfor strengthening manufacturing competitiveness, economic growth, and jobcreation. Join the collaboration and engage in shaping solutions relevant to ourregion and the nation.

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March 20, 2015 Dear Summit Participants, It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 5th Annual Farmingdale State College STEM Diversity Summit. I am delighted to report that we are making considerable progress. We still have a ways to go in meeting the STEM workforce demand and, particularly, in helping underrepresented populations throughout New York State achieve in STEM. Research studies have shown that diverse teams are more successful than teams that are not diverse. The Farmingdale State College STEM Diversity Roundtable and Center is now an award-winning program, thanks to our many funding agencies, sponsors, supporters and partners. We are committed to, as the theme states, “Promoting STEM/STEAM through Active Learning.” I invite you to join in this effort. The urgency to act together is greater than ever. The STEM Diversity Summit, in alliance with the New York State STEP and C/STEP Programs, joining with K-12, businesses and industry, will continue to explore innovative ways to strengthen STEM teaching and learning in the 21st Century, in order to meet the pressing demands of the workforce. With this challenge and invitation, we hope that this Summit will be a stimulus in preparing leaders in STEM; garnering commitment to moving forward. On behalf of my colleagues at Farmingdale State College, STEM Diversity Roundtable and Center, thank you for your continued support and attendance. Have a great day at the Summit! Sincerely, Veronica Henry, Ed.D. Executive Assistant to the President Chief Diversity Title IX Coordinator Farmingdale State College STEM Summit Chairperson !

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THE STEM DIVERSITY SUMMIT~ Promoting STEM/STEAM Through Active Learning


AGENDAAGENDA

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American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)



Dr. William Robert Spencer, Jr. received his early education in Welch, a small town inWest Virginia. He was named a “West Virginia Scholar,” graduated with honors from high

school and went on to receive his higher education at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT;Connecticut Missionary Baptist Association; and University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT.He moved on to St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York City, where he completed his Internship andResidency in Surgery. His residency in Otolaryngology was at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York City (1993-1999) and he completed his fellowship at the University of Miami in Miami, FL, in Pediatric Otolaryngology in 2000.That same year, he started his own private practice, Long Island Otolaryngology & Pediatric Airway, P.C. at 25 E. CarverStreet in Huntington, NY. He is currently the Chief of Otolaryngology at Huntington Hospital and an Associate ClinicalProfessor at Stony Brook University Hospital.

Dr. Spencer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology, a Diplomate of the National Board of MedicalExaminers, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a Fellow of the American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Surgery. He is an officer of both the Suffolk County Medical Society and the American Medical Association,and is licensed to practice in the State of Florida and the State of New York. Dr. Spencer has published 16 articles injournals pertaining to his area of specialty and has written chapters that have been included in books on the subject ofotolaryngology.

Dr. Spencer, who is also a licensed pilot. He is committed to bettering the neighborhood in which he lives and has,accordingly, become active in the Town’s political community. From 2003 to 2012, he served as Chairman of the Townof Huntington Housing Authority.

In 2012, Dr. Spencer was elected to serve his first term as the Suffolk County Legislator representing the 18th LegislativeDistrict and was recently re-elected overwhelmingly for a second term. His freshman-term accomplishments wereimpressive. As the first physician to serve in the Suffolk County Legislature since its inception in 1970, he was selectedto serve as the chairman of the Legislature’s Health Committee. Working closely with the Commissioner of the HealthDepartment, Legislator Spencer has helped to streamline the department with a focus on maintaining good public healthfor all County residents.

Legislator Spencer’s public education campaigns have also been effective vehicles for spreading important messages tothe most vulnerable of residents. Working with AT&T and the Harborfields Central School District, he declared September19th “Don’t Text and Drive Awareness Day” in Suffolk County and developed an assembly program to teach students thatno text is worth dying for – “It Can Wait!” He brought that message home by bringing in AT&T’s driving simulator forhigh school students, thereby providing a safe environment to experience, first-hand, the dangers of texting while driving.

Dr. William R. Spencer, Jr. is a rare combination of scholar, medical doctor, reverend, and Suffolk County Legislator. Hefocuses on these passions in his life to try and better the lives of his friends, neighbors, and members of his community.

Morning Keynote Speaker

Suffolk County Legislator - 18th District Chief of Otolaryngology, Huntington Hospital

Assoc. Clinical Professor, Stony Brook University Hospital

Dr. William SpencerDr. William Spencer

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Keynote Speaker

American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)

Mr. William Suggs

William M. Suggs is an energy professional with 25 years of experience thathas spanned the areas of natural gas, steam, and environmental health and safety.Currently, William is a Senior Specialist in the Corporate Environmental Health &Safety Department at the Consolidated Edison Company of New York. He was chosen to lead the FleetSafety Program Committee which is designed to reduce the vehicle accident/incident rate in Con Edison.He is also chairperson of the Work Area Protection Committee which facilitates improvements in work areasafety. William’s charge is excellence in the environment and the safety of consumers, employees,infrastructure and property. William is the Northeast Regional Director for AABE. The American Associ-ation of Blacks in Energy provide College Scholarships on a local, regional, and national level for highschool graduates that are interested in studying science, engineering and technology.

Under William’s leadership AABE/NYMAC sponsors the Summer Energy Academy for children11-14 years old. The S.E.A. program introduces young people to the possibilities that exist in the energyindustry when they study science, engineering, and technology.

Mr. William Suggs

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Morning Remarks

Senior at Elmont Memorial High School

Harold Ekeh, a senior at Elmont Memorial High School, part of theSewanhaka Central High School District, was one of 90 students in New Yorkstate named semifinalists in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search.

Ekeh was selected for his project entitled, “The role of PARP-1 in MeHg-induced dopaminergic dysfunctionand mitochondrial DNA depletion,” in the category of Medicine and Health.

Each semifinalist receives $1,000, plus an equal amount for his or her school. Forty finalists, to be chosenJan. 21, will receive an additional $7,500 and a chance to vie for prizes at the contest’s national finals, to beheld in Washington, D.C., March 5-11.

Harold Ekeh



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Summit Co-Chairs

Presenters

Ms. Denna BacchioniSenior Talent AcquisitionSpecialist- North Shore-LIJHealth System

Ms. Risa Stein,Associate Director

STEP/CSTEP, FarmingdaleState College

Mr. Andrew GrefigDirector of Curriculumand Content-Teq

Dr. Karen CoutrierInterim Director, LongIsland EducationalOpportunity Center(LIEOC)

Ms. Aya Haghamad,SUNY Old Westbury

Ms. Tiffany MedeckCommunity DevelopmentSpecialist at the MicrosoftStore

Ms. Ivy Hidalgo-OlberdingEmergency Management Specialist-BrookhavenNational Laboratory

Mr. Jonathan MillingsSuffolk County Community College

Ms. Luz RosadoFarmingdale State College

Mr. Tassue Prawl IT Support Technician,Farmingdale State College

Mr. Steven D. PatrikisNew York Institute ofTechnology (NYIT)Mechanical Engineering

Mr. William SuggsAmerican Association ofBlacks in Energy (AABE)

Ms. Sabrina SantiagoSuffolk County Community College

Prof. Hazem TawfikSUNY DistinguishedService Professor and theDirector of the Institutefor Research & Technology Transfer(IRTT)

Mr. Williaml WeibelPresident-A+ MobileSolutions Inc.

Mr. Ryan WaibelMarketing Coordinator,A+ Mobile Solutions

Mr. Joe GiarratanoCertified Trainer atMicrosoft

Dr. Edmund DouglassAssistant Professor-Physics, FarmingdaleState College

Ms. Fran BellowsA+ Solutions

Ms. TammyCampagnola-Levinsky,Vice President, LISTnet

Ms. Teresa Evans,Human Resources &Diversity Consultant

Mr. David Perkins,LCSW District Wide

Project Excel Coordinator, SouthHuntington UFSD



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~ Participating Institutions ~Farmingdale State College in partnership with . . .

u Adecco Corporateu Adelphi Universityu AKA Sorority, Incorporated Theta Iota Omega Chapteru Amityville Union Free School Districtu A+ Mobile Solutionsu A+ Technologies and Securityu Baldwin High Schoolu BASCOMu BNL-Brookhaven National Labu Brentwood UFSDu Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate Schoolu CD-Adapcou Central Islip Public Schoolsu Citibanku Columbia Universityu Connect To Techu Copiague School Districtu Cradle of Aviation Museumu Custom Computersu DOSHI Nassau BOCESu Eastern Suffolk BOCESu Empire State Development Corporationu Extrateku Farmingdale State College Aviationu Farmingdale Union Free School Districtu Fordham Universityu Freeport Public Schoolsu GroupGifting.com/eGifteru Half Hollow Hills Central School Districtu Hempstead Union Free School Districtu Hicksville High Schoolu Hofstra Universityu Kingsborough Community Collegeu Kings Park High Schoolu Liberty Partnershipu LISTnet-LI Software & Technologyu Long Island Community Foundationu Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC)u Long Island STEM Regional Hub (BNL)u Malverne High School

• u Motorola Solutionsu NAACP-Huntingtonu Nassau BOCES STEM Programu Nassau Community Collegeu New York Campus Compactu New York Universityu North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Systemsu NYCOMu NYIT-College of Osteopathic Medicineu Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High Schoolu Oyster Bay High Schoolu Plainview/Old Bethpage Central School Districtu Queensborough Community Collegeu Roosevelt Union Free School Districtu Southampton School Districtu South Huntington Union Free School Districtu Southside High Schoolu St. Christopher High Schoolu St. John’s Universityu STEP/CSTEP Consortiumu Stony Brook Universityu SUNY College at Old Westburyu SUNY Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusionu Teachers College-Columbia Universityu Tech Softwareu The Links, Inc.-Eastern Shore Chapteru Uniondale School Districtu Walt Whitman High Schoolu Wyandanch Union Free School Districtu Your Connection to Nature

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~ Student Projects ~

Henry L. Stimson Middle School

u Title of Project: Apeeling Potatoes . . . Sarah Nace and Riley Turner, Henry L. Stimson Middle School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Marcus Maddy Close-up Abstract: The experiment tested the effect of temperature on the activity of the catalase enzyme.The hypothesis was activity would increase as temperature increased, until the enzyme is denatured. Ourexperiment results supported the hypothesis. The enzyme was denatured at 90o F.

u Title of Project: How the Volume of Water in a Bottle Rocket Effects its Speed . . . Andrew Ferreri,Henry L. Stimson Middle School

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Marcus MaddyClose-up Abstract: I examined how water volume affects the launch speed of a rocket. I tested five waterlevels, ranging from a control group of no water to 4 cups. My hypothesis was that more water equals a fasterlaunch, based on my results it was proven incorrect.

u Title of Project: The Effect Microwave Radiation has on Plant Growth . . . Sarah Choudhary, Henry L.Stimson Middle School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Marcus MaddyClose-up Abstract: The plants given distilled water (A and C) increased in height and the plants givenmicro-waved water (B and D) began to die after day 11. These results indicate that radiation causes moleculesto crash into each other, altering their molecular structure in a way that cannot be utilized by living organisms.

u Title of Project: Garlic vs. Microbes . . . Brady Mondry, Henry L. Stimson Middle School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Marcus MaddyClose-up Abstract: If garlic has antimicrobial properties, then there will be less microbe growth when garlicis present. Method: Three locations plus a control were used to observe microbe growth in “microbe food” withand without garlic. Results: The dishes without garlic grew microbes.

u Title of Project: Effect of Aircraft Wing Configuration on Flight Time . . . Shaan Khan and Chris Pileggi,Henry L. Stimson Middle School

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Marcus MaddyClose-up Abstract: Will the aircraft wing configuration have an effect on flight? Aircraft with dihedral wingswill fly longer than aircraft with other wing configurations. A dihedral wing’s function of flight steadinesscounters flight dynamics better than other wing configurations, while observing flight forces.

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u Title of Project: Toxic Mold Trouble . . . Heather Abbene, Henry L. Stimson Middle School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Marcus MaddyClose-up Abstract: Multiple air samples at school and at home were tested for mold growth. The samples wereanalyzed with a lacto phenol cotton blue test. The test resulted in Aspergillus and Aureobasdium mold colonies.Continued exposure to mold can cause illness.

u Title of Project: Different French Fries Effect on Rate of Decay . . . Sydney Khan and Kayla Sakayan,Henry L. Stimson Middle School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Marcus MaddyClose-up Abstract: Will different french-fry additives have an effect on the rate of decay? Four test subjects werecompared. Preservative amount had an effect on the fries decay-rate. Wendy’s fries decay rate was greatestsignifying utilization of fewest preservatives.

u Title of Project: Testing Water for Bacteria Stored at Different Temperatures . . . Madison Fulcher, HenryL. Stimson Middle School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Marcus MaddyClose-up Abstract: The purpose was to compare bacterial growth of water bottles stored at different temperatures.Water samples were filtered and placed onto media and incubated for bacterial growth. The results were bothstorage temperatures had comparable bacterial growth.

Walt Whitman High School

u Title of Project: The Changing Brain . . . Alivia Barton, Hannan Fink, Olivia Poplawski, James Reilly, AnnaRizzo, Walt Whitman High School

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Mari ScardapaneClose-up Abstract: I examined how water volume affects the launch speed of a rocket. I tested five water levels,ranging from a control group of no water to 4 cups. My hypothesis was that more water equals a faster launch,based on my results it was proven incorrect.

u Title of Project: Protein Model . . . Margarita Canas, Shahzel Ehsan, Ariana Monterroso, Michael Morck

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Mari ScardapaneClose-up Abstract: The focus protein this year is glycosyltransferase. This protein can be found in all cells butis resent most distinctly on red blood cells. Glycosyltransferase is any group of enzymes that catalyze the transferof glycosyl groups. These enzymes are responsible for metabolic processes that sustain life.

u Title of Project: Management of Social and Physical Stress . . . Jamie Kralstein, Jillian Leydon, ShannonMcHale, Meagan O'Donell, Rosa Portaro, Deja Tejada, Walt Whitman High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Annmarie GebhardtClose-up Abstract: The stresses of today seem to be taking an even greater toll on our youth and some may evenbe battling suicidal thoughts. Through medication, psychological treatment, and other options there has neverbeen a greater hope for managing our brains

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Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

u Title of Project: Comparison of Ice Melting Substances . . . Logan Bermudez, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: A comparison of three different types of salt on ice blocks.

u Title of Project: Incredible Gummy Bears . . . Annabelle Novinski, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: Absorption of liquid by gummy bears is tested.

u Title of Project: Soap Works . . . Scott Martin, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: Effectiveness of different types of soaps at various temperatures was tested.

u Title of Project: The Bio-Battery: The Future of Energy . . . Aarov Shah, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: Effectiveness of various amounts of bio mass on a battery where tested.

u Title of Project: Cracking the Dangers of Fracking . . . Lorraine Jean Pierre, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: The impact of frackings on the environment under various scenarios was tested.

u Title of Project: Tesla Coil . . . Julianna Lopez, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: The Tesla Coil was tested under a variety of conditions.

u Title of Project: Cloud in a Bottle . . . Emily Teplansky, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: A test of different temperatures with adding similar air pressures to see if there is a differencein the clouds formed.

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u Title of Project: Making Plastic from Milk . . . Chris Scortichini, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Physical Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: Casin was extracted from milk in various amounts to determine if it would be form plastics.

u Title of Project: Caffeine effects on Plants . . . Emily Gharabaghi, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: The effect of caffeine on a variety of plants was tested.

u Title of Project: Diet Coke: A Hairy Situation . . . Amanda Smuss, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Stephen Toto Close-up Abstract: The effect of Diet Coke on the quality of hair.

u Title of Project: Hot Tub and Blood Pressure . . . Justin Feinman . . . Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: The effect of soaking in a hot tub on blood pressure was measured.

u Title of Project: Tapping into the Global Energy Crisis . . . Rena Shapiro, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: Various types of alternative energy were tested.

u Title of Project: Vermicompost . . . Chloe Murphy, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: The effect of vermicomposting on the growth of plants.

u Title of Project: The Greenhouse Effect . . . Ryan Rummell, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: The Greenhouse Effect under a variety of conditions was tested.

u Title of Project: Effect of Color on Taste . . . James Tadlock, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: A blind taste test was conducted to test impact of color on taste.

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u Title of Project: Age vs. Reaction Time . . . Anna Keller, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Stephen TotoClose-up Abstract: Subjects were given a variety of tasks and reaction time was tested.

u Title of Project: Effects of Caffeine on Plants . . . Emily Gharabaghi, Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Barbara Warburton

Uniondale High School

u Title of Project: LC3 Response to a High Fat Diet in Human Skeletal Muscles . . . Daniel Ruano,Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: Obesity and diabetes can be caused by the accumulation of dysfunctional cellular material.Studies have shown that deficiencies in mice autophagy occur when they are introduced to a high-fat diet. Myexperiment involves autophagic response to a high-fat diet.

u Title of Project: Incorporating the Insect Rubber Protein, Resilin, into Plant Cell Walls . . . Gisela Canales,Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: Ethanol production from starch is diminishing the amount of starch-based foods availablefor human consumption. Wood contains sugars that are difficult to extract. Resilin has some properties that aresimilar to lignin, but is more easily broken down than lignin.

u Title of Project: Understanding Amyloid Ã-peptide Toxicity: Measuring Depth of Insertion inMembranes Understanding Amyloid Ã-peptide Toxicity: Measuring Depth of Insertion in Membranes .. . Cindy Sosa, Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: AlzheimerÂs disease is a growing epidemic. AÃ is a small peptide derived from APP andit forms long fibrils when they join together. We will test varying lipid types, to determine effects on how ABinteracted with the membrane.


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u Title of Project: The Dilemma of the Multitasker! . . . Cynthia Madrid, Catherine Maldonado, Atiya Mille,Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: Multitasking is a part of everyday life. No one notices the difference it has on the tasks athand. We will be test people on how efficient they are when there are distractions around.

u Title of Project: Coloring Your Thoughts Emely Escobar . . . Ashley Orellana, Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: This project determined if color names interfere with the task of naming the actual color.We tested certain aspects of how your brain pays attention to a word and color combination, which may causethe brain to get conflicting information.

u Title of Project: The Effectiveness of Acne Medications . . . Reginna FranÃ§ois, Jennifer Richard, LaurynJacques, Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: Acne Vulgaris is one of the most common skin disorders and is caused by the Propionibac-terium acnes bacteria. We tested the effectiveness of various acne medications. Results concluded that some acnemedications were more effective against the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria

u Title of Project: Extracting Oil from Algae Grown in Wastewater . . . Victor Simaren, Uniondale HighSchool

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: Humans activity is one of the greatest issues of today. The objective of this project is toextract oil from Algal species Oedogonium and Cladophora grown in wastewater to demonstrate the potential ofalgae biodiesel to conserve valuable freshwater.

u Title of Project: Do Different Dilutions of Disinfectants Affect the Growth . . . Kenneth A. Gittens, DaquanC. Murphy, Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: Bacteria often show resistance against disinfectants. Using the Kirby Bauer disk diffusionmethod, we cultured plates of E.coli to test disinfectants on. Results concluded that dilution of a disinfectant canaffect the rate of growth in bacterial resistance.

u Title of Project: . . . Victoria Peralta, Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul Lichtman Close-up Abstract: Scientific evidence has shown that the effects of acne are not just physical, but psychologicalalso. This project uses a questionnaire that consists of ten questions and compares the self-esteem of those withoutacne with those with.



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u Title of Project: Mitochondrial Gene Responses to Chronic Electric Stimulation in Skeletal Muscles . . .Danielle White, Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: Physical inactivity is a strong risk factor for accumulation of visceral fat, which is a sourceof inflammation. Exercise may have an anti-inflammatory effect. This project examines gene regulation of SOD2and NADH dehydrogenase after stimulating muscle cells.

u Title of Project: Wastewater Clean-Up . . . Brandon Quintanilla, Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: Contamination of heavy metals is a worldwide epidemic that has harmful effects on humansand ecosystems. My experiment proves an effective and passive way to remove select heavy metals with the useof C. Edulis.

u Title of Project: . . . Shaye Hatcher, Maylani Quizhpe, Jada Pearl, Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: Fear is one of the biggest disease. Through this experiment we hope to reveal the fact thatfear does change with age. We will get into the minds of adolescent teens as they start to take on

u Title of Project: Using Natural Agents to Inhibit Quorum Sensing in the Bacterium, PseudomonasAeruginosa . . . Fabiola Pacheco, Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a harmful bacterium that can enter the body and affects thosewith a weak immune system. White vinegar and citrus latifolia, were tested to see if natural agents help indisrupting quorum sensing release of toxins.

u Title of Project: Make Up Your Mind . . . Anita Ragnauth, Uniondale High School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Dr. Paul LichtmanClose-up Abstract: The brain is a fascinating organ; it carries out thousands of jobs & processes information.This experiment will help us understand how the brain processes information & to compare processing times inpeople.


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Suffolk County Community College STEP

u Title of Project: Baking Soda & Vinegar Rockets . . . Jeffrey Garzon and Bryan Rodriguez, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Technology - 8th Grade Mentor: Nina LeonhardtClose-up Abstract: We filled canisters with varying amounts of baking soda and vinegar to determine whichmixture would provide the greatest lift.

u Title of Project: What Makes Ice Melt Faster? . . . Liss Perez and Anahi Sanchez, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Physical Science -8th grade Mentor: Nina LeonhardtClose-up Abstract: Which ingredient can make ice melt the fastest? We placed rice, salt, and sugar to see whichbowl of ice would melt the fastest

u Title of Project: Video Games, The Mind Altering Drug? . . . Jayden Thomas, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Life Science - 8th grade Mentor: Nina LeonhardtClose-up Abstract: I intend to research the effects of violent video games on human behavior. I will set out todisprove the notion that videogames have a negative outcome.

u Title of Project: Does Caffeine Affect Your Typing Speed? . . . Brad Gualbance, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Life Science -8th grade Mentor: Nina LeonhardtClose-up Abstract: I will ask a group to type for one minute without drinking any coffee and then I will havethem drink coffee and see how many words they type in one minute.

u Title of Project: Can People Use Their Sense of Hearing To Differentiate The Sound of Various CoinsDropping? . . . Victoria Leonard, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Life Science - 7th grade Mentor: Nina LeonhardtClose-up Abstract: The purpose of my experiment is to determine if people can use only their sense of hearing todifferentiate the sounds of various coins dropping.

u Title of Project: Videogames and Hypertension . . . Raymond Rivera, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Life Science - 7th grade Mentor: Nina LeonhardtClose-up Abstract: Does playing videogames lead to hypertension?



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u Title of Project: The Best Bubble . . . Monique Fletcher and Arionna Hewitt, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Physical Science - 8th grade Mentor: Nina LeonhardtClose-up Abstract: Determine which three solutions will make the bubble last longest.

u Title of Project: Ear Worm Effects . . . Alana Mattow, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Life Science - 11th grade Mentor: Nina LeonhardtClose-up Abstract: What factors affect the song that gets stuck in your head? Hypothesis: Age and/or gender arefactors that have an effect.

u Title of Project: Which Gum Lasts the Longest? . . . Joseph Rueb, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Life Science - 7th grade Mentor: Arlene JacksonClose-up Abstract: Which brand of gum has the longest lasting flavor? I performed 3 trials for each brand gum.I concluded that Double-mint gum had the longest lasting flavor while Juicy Fruit had the shortest.

u Title of Project: Teen Driving - What They Don't Know . . . Kimberley Blackett, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Life Science - 12th grade Mentor: Arlene JacksonClose-up Abstract: This project is centered around teenage driving. Using information from the CDC, I developeda survey. This survey will then be handed out to driving high school seniors and compared to information provided.

u Title of Project: Bleach or Vinegar: Which Affects DNA the Most? . . . Antonio Carrero, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Life Science – 11th grade Mentor: Arlene JacksonClose-up Abstract: Which chemical destroys DNA the most? My hypothesis is that bleach would destroy it themost. I treated the samples with vinegar and bleach and analyzed it with PCR and gel electrophoresis. My resultsconfirmed my hypothesis.

u Title of Project: Flying High . . . David Flores, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Technology -8th grade Mentor: Yesenia PionClose-up Abstract: Does the material and length affect how far paper airplanes fly? I tested it with different typesof paper. I increased the size of the plane and tested again. The larger plane made of computer paper traveledfarthest.


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u Title of Project: Static Electricity . . . Ana Hernandez, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Physical Science-Grade 7 Mentor: Yesenia PionClose-up Abstract: How will increasing the number of rubs make the balloon stick longer on the wall? I used3 balloons and increased the number of rubs on each balloon. My results were exactly what I expected.

u Title of Project: Solar Powered Bristle Bot . . . Jonathan Noe, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Technology-7th Grade Mentor: Yesenia PionClose-up Abstract: With my bristle-bot, I'm going to test which battery power is faster, solar-rechargeable orDuracell AA batteries? I will time how fast my bristle-bot takes to move from one place to another depending uponweather/batteries.

u Title of Project: A Battery With Coins . . . Jonathan Nunez, SCCC STEP

Category of Project: Technology - 7th grade Mentor: Yesenia PionClose-up Abstract: I'm going to make a battery with coins, vinegar, salt and mild dish soap. I'm going to measurethe voltages in (mV) and (mA). I'm going to record the voltages on a chart.

Edmund W. Miles Middle School

u Title of Project: Who Am I? . . . Irach'e Teague, Jacob Marrero, Mario Iorio, Christina Davis, Christy Farrier,Laurie Herard, Edmund W. Miles Middle School

Category of Project: Life Science Mentor: Deborah CharlesClose-up Abstract: This project plots the ethnic migration of the modern human out of Africa. We usedmitochondrial DNA to determine haplogroups, extracted DNA samples, then amplified the samples using PCR.Tested samples were compared via DNA Subway for haplogrouping and ethnic percentages.

Girls Who Code S.T.E.A.M.

u Title of Project: Video Gaming . . . Kennedy Campbell, Nicole Martin, Courtinee` Walker

Category of Project: Technology Mentor: Hughette ClarkeClose-up Abstract: In our first year of Girls Who Code S.T.E.A.M. , each of our Middle School girls are writingcomputer programs to create video games!

Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC)

u Title of Project: Nursing Assistant in Simulation . . . Jesse Zuzchik, Sherleen Saunders, Katherine Smith,Romy Freeze

Category of Project: Technology Mentor: Dr. Karen Coutrier, Sandrene Smart, Theresa Dember-Neal, Derick BennettClose-up Abstract: Demonstrating the importance of simulation to entry-level careers (ie. Nursing Assistants)



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Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School

u Title of Project: Evaluation of Radon Levels in Post-Sandy Homes . . . Kelly Cheung & Samantha SanchezWalter G. O'Connell Copiague High School

Category of Project: Physical Science – 9th GradeClose-up Abstract: Radon gas naturally occurs through disintegration of uranium in soil. The element, which hasbeen linked to lung cancer invades homes through foundation cracks and increase during severe weather. Radon levelsin Post-Hurricane Sandy homes were analyzed for increased picocurie levels.

u Title of Project: A novel investigation surrounding the bivalve utilization for water purification of the TannerPark Bay area . . . Sofie Wilson, Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School

Category of Project: Life Science – 9th GradeClose-up Abstract: Nitrate and phosphate water pollutants on Long Island have caused the closure of beaches. Theresulting algal blooms impact aquatic life. The use of ribbed mussels to filter pollutants is investigated as a viableoption to reduce nitrates and phosphates levels.

u Title of Project: Analysis of Nitrogen Levels in Soil: A Private vs. Public Phenomenon . . . Shari Jackson andNathanya Thelusma, Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School

Category of Project: Physical Science Close-up Abstract: The use of fertilizer has triggered environmental concerns regarding runoff and public watersupply. Public areas are restricted in fertilizer use, but these restrictions do not apply to private residences. This studyevaluates nitrogen levels in public and private facilities.

u Title of Project: The Impact on the Frustration Level of Certain Age Groups That Utilize CAPTCHAs forOnline Consumer Patronage, and the Subsequent Effect on the Economic Loss . . . Brittany Faustin, Walter G.O’Connell Copiague High School

Category of Project: Technology Close-up Abstract: This project investigates the impact on frustration levels of different age groups that whenconfronted with websites that utilize CAPTCHAs for online consumer patronage, and the subsequent effect oneconomic potentials of respective businesses.


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New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

u Title of Project: How One’s State of Mind Before Slumber Affects Their Dreaming . . . Sieddy Morales,Jazmin Gomez, Jennifer Cruz, Zulma Bonilla, NYITCOM

Category of Project: Life/Social Sciences - 12th GradeClose-up Abstract: Our experiment explores how dreams are relevant to everyday life and how dreaming is a naturalform of therapy in humans. We believe that a person’s mindset before bed will affect how they dream. We predictthat our subjects’ dreams will reflect the state of mind they were in before sleep. We believe that our hypothesiswill be supported by the research done; dreams are indeed affected by one’s pre-slumber mindset.

u Title of Project: The Effects of Stress on Mood Swings . . . Howard Woods, NYITCOM

Category of Project: Life/Social Sciences – 11th GradeClose-up Abstract: Research on stress is important because it is a common and negative experience. The fourmood categories being explored are anger, depression, optimism, and apathy. I anticipate that financial problems,marital difficulties, job loss and personal illness were often precursors to episodes of depression and mania.

u Title of Project: Free Recall and the Imperfect Mind . . . Leticia Yanes, Claudia Mejia, NYITCOM

Category of Project: Life/Social Sciences – 11th GradeClose-up Abstract: Understanding memorization can help us comprehend more about how our minds work. Weexpect that memorization is not the same for every student. Typically, items at the beginning and at the end of thelist were the most recalled; the items in the middle of the list were less accurately recalled.

u Title of Project: How Does Female Empowerment Affect Nations Across The World? . . . Malik Stoddart,Vincent Harbison, Dimetri North, Jeoffrey Delaleu, NYITCOM

Category of Project: Life/Social Sciences -11th/12th GradesClose-up Abstract: Women in third world countries are at an extreme disadvantage to those living in developedcountries, like the United States. We suggest through researching data that women in economically developedcountries that have access to higher education play a bigger role economically than those women who are in thirdworld countries.

u Title of Project: Do Varying Music Genres Have Predominant Song Subjects? . . . Robert Morgan, KeithPaschell, Kerith Paschell, Abdel Bessard, NYITCOM

Category of Project: Life/Social Sciences – 11th GradeClose-up Abstract: Our team will research both new and established music genres to find the trending subjects forthe lyrics of songs of these particular genres. The genres of our project are Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel, Dance Hall andRock. We hypothesize that Hip-Hop, Dance Hall, and Rock would contain more violent lyrics, R&B lyrics willcontain more references about love, and Gospel will contain more lyrics pertaining to forgiveness and love.

u Title of Project: How Do Different Cultural Diets Affect the Quality of Our Lives? . . . Victoria Morgan,Ryan Cruz, Carlos Corea, NYITCOM

Category of Project: Life/Social Sciences – 11th/12th GradesClose-up Abstract: Processed foods dominate grocery stores and are heavily marketed towards children, whilebasic more natural foods have become expensive. We anticipate and present data that despite the increased cost ofwhole, fresh foods, the nutritional benefits outweigh the toll processed foods take on our bodies.




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u Title of Project: Which Social Media Is The Most Popular? Why? . . . Libia Lopez, Erica Carranza, EnriqueD. Farrow, Kimberly Rafailan, NYITCOM

Category of Project: Technology – 9th/10th GradesClose-up Abstract: Our group will be surveying 50 multicultural students, both male & female, from grades 9-12to find which social media app is the most popular including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, or Snapchat,and why these students like one app more than the others.

u Title of Project: Wind Energy: A Practical Method of Renewable Energy for Residential Homes in theNortheastern United States . . . Jacob Blassingame, Sinai Lopez, Christian Gregory, NYITCOM

Category of Project: Technology – 11th/12th GradesClose-up Abstract: The purpose of our presentation is to demonstrate the efficiency of renewable energy, specificallywind power, in heating and electrifying residential homes. We will show that the investment in wind energy (andother renewable sources of energy) will not only become cost effective over time, but could replace fossil fuel basedenergy methods.

u Title of Project: "How do Relationships Affect Schooling?". . . Natasha Jean Claude, Valeria Polo, NYITCOM

Category of Project: Technology – 12th GradeClose-up Abstract: Our project asks the question: Does being in a relationship affect schooling in a negative way?We believe that our results will show that students in a relationship do worse academically due to the distraction ofalways catering to their partner.


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Farmingdale State College STEM Diversity Roundtable & Steering Committee

Dr. W. Hubert Keen, President-Farmingdale State College

Ms. Fran Bellows, Account Executive-A+ Mobile Solutions

Ms. Nicole Boucicaut, STEP Program Manager-New York Institute of Technology College Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Jared Bloom, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Curriculum -South Huntington Union Free School District

Ms. Bernice Bradshaw, Staff Assistant-Farmingdale State College

Ms. Tammy Campagnola-Levinsky, Vice President, LISTnet

Dr. Lucia Cepriano, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Farmingdale State College

Ms. Deborah Charles, Science Teacher, E.W. Miles Middle School, Amityville Union Free School District

Ms. Lois Cooper, Practice Leader-Human Capital Solutions, LMH Strategies

Dr. Karen Coutrier, Interim Director-LIEOC-Farmingdale State College

Dr. Michele Darby, Principal, E.W. Miles Middle School, Amityville Union Free School District

Ms. Cheryl Davidson, Director, Workforce Readiness, North Shore LIJ Health Systems

Mr. Tom Diener, NYIT CI STEP Coordinator

Ms. Lutricia (Pat) Edwards, Vice President for Community Relations, Citibank

Ms. Teresa D. Savory Evans, Community Representative, Human Resources and Diversity Consultant

Dr. David L. Ferguson, Distinguished Service Professor and Chair, Technology and Society, Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion,College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Stony Brook University

Dr. Candice J. Foley, College Associate Dean for Curriculum Development, Suffolk County Community College

Ms. Tory T. Hare, Creative Director and Coordinator of the Entrepreneur Technology Center, Long Island Educational Opportunity Center,Program Design & Layout

Ms. Jacqueline Harris, Deputy Superintendent-Student Services, South Huntington School District

Dr. Veronica Henry, Executive Assistant to the President, Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Farmingdale State College; STEMSummit Chairperson

Ms. Veronica Jennings, Manager-Advertising Special Sections-Newsday

Ms. Sybil Mimy Johnson, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Director of Community Engagement-Farmingdale State College

Ms. Nina Leonhardt, Associate Dean for Continuing Education, Suffolk County Community College

Mr. David Perkins, LCSW, District Wide Project Excel Coordinator, South Huntington UFSD

Mr. John Russo, Newsday

Ms. Marijean Scardapane, South Huntington Union Free School District

Dr. Henry Sikorski, Chief Development Officer-Farmingdale State College

Ms. Risa Stein, Assistant Director, STEP/CSTEP Programs, Farmingdale State College

Mr. William Waibel, President, A+ Mobile SolutionsMr. Kenneth White, Director, Portal to Discovery and Manager, Office of Educational Programs, Brookhaven National Laboratory

Dr. Bahar Zoghi Moghadam, Department of Architecture & Construction Management, Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale State College STEM Diversity Summit & Program Committee

Mr. Solomon Ayo, Physics-Farmingdale State College

Ms. Bernice Bradshaw, Staff Assistant to the Executive to the President, Farmingdale State College

Dr. Gay Bullock, Educator-South Huntington Union Free School District

Ms. Kathryn Coley, Director of Communications, Office of Institutional Advancement, Farmingdale State College

Dr. Miriam Deitsch, Distinguished Teaching Professor& Chair, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Farmingdale State College

Dr. Francine Federman, Acting Associate Dean, School of Business, Farmingdale State College

Mrs. Nkenge Gilliam, Educator, Model UN, Community Advocate

Mr. Jonathan Goldstein, Creative Director, Office of Institutional Advancement, Farmingdale State College

Ms. Dawn Grzan, Director of Research and Sponsored Program Development, Farmingdale State College

Ms. Tory T. Hare, Creative Director and Coordinator of the Entrepreneur Technology Center, Long Island Educational Opportunity Center

Ms. Carleen Henry, Roosevelt High School-Roosevelt Union Free School District

Dr. Paul Lichtman, Uniondale High School-Uniondale Union Free School District

Ms. Claire E. Lisi, Secretary to the President, Farmingdale State College

Dr. Marcia Littenberg, Department of English & Humanities, Farmingdale State College

Ms. Tiffany Medeck, Community Development Specialist-Microsoft

Mr. David Milch, Wyandanch Union Free School District

Ms. Betty Miller, President-NAACP-Huntington

Ms. Sabita Nayak, Project Director-Science Advancement Program CSTEP/STEP, Adelphi University

Ms. Catherine Osiecki, Educational Program Administrator, Brookhaven National Laboratory-LI STEM Hub

Ms. Anita M. Pallateri, Administrative Assistant to the President, Farmingdale State College

Mr. David Perkins, Project Excel, South Huntington Union Free School District

Ms. Nicole Scruggs, Assistant Director-Disability Services-Farmingdale State College

Dr. Henry Teoh, Distinguished Service Professor-Chemistry and Physics Department, Old Westbury College

Ms. Wilma Tootle, President-National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Long Island Chapter

Dr. Christine Veloso, Assistant Director-STEP and CCSTEP, Stony Brook University

Mr. William Waibel, President, A+ Mobile Solutions

Ms. Diane Williams, New York Institute of Technology



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