10 MS/17 HS Students Earn Medals at LI Math Fair

"The Long Island Math Fair is an incredible event designed to ignite students’ passion for mathematics beyond what they learn in their regular classes," said Dr. Kimberly Mattes, Director of Mathematics, K-12. "It is an avenue for students to delve into unique mathematical topics that go beyond the classroom curriculum. It's a chance for our top math students to unleash their creativity and explore original mathematical ideas. This year, 10 North Shore Middle School students and 17 North Shore High School students participated in the Math Fair."

Congratulations to the following students:

Of the 27 students who participated, 26 earned medals for their exceptional work. Mr. Wankel, North Shore Mathematics Research Instructor, shared that he could hardly be prouder, calling the students’ papers true works of art. This year’s research spanned Pure and Applied Mathematics, with topics ranging from higher-dimensional boundaries, graph theory, and infinite sets, to RSA encryption, rainbow optics, computer logic, and time-dilation. Several students posed original questions that led to meaningful insights in plane geometry and even the creation of new fractals. Their creativity and dedication truly exemplify the spirit of mathematical discovery.

Dr. Mattes concluded by saying, "Each student wrote a research paper and created a presentation on their selected topic. Their dedication and commitment to math research is commendable. Congratulations to our Long Island Math Fair participants!"

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