SAS HS Students Win Award at SUNY ESF Environmental Summit
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025: Students from Syracuse Academy of Science High School proudly participated in the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) Environmental Summit, a prestigious event that brings together young environmental leaders, researchers, and educators to address today’s most pressing environmental challenges.
The summit featured a full day of student research presentations, sustainability workshops, and keynote speakers from the environmental science field. SAS students contributed 16 original research projects, demonstrating their creativity, critical thinking, and commitment to environmental stewardship.
We are thrilled to announce that Irene Garcia and Christina Say were honored with the Poster Award for their project, “The Toxic Elements in Our Daily Supplies: The Effect of Detergents on the Germination and Growth of Corn and Beans.”
Since October, Irene and Christina have been conducting experiments and analyzing data to explore how everyday household detergents impact plant development — an important issue linking daily habits to broader environmental health. Their work stood out for its scientific rigor, relevance, and exceptional presentation.
Congratulations to Irene, Christina, and all our participating students for their dedication to research and environmental responsibility.
