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Hauppauge Middle School Students Medal At PWGC Science Fair

Three Hauppauge Middle School science research students presented their research to a panel of judges at the 2024 PWGC Science Fair.

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L-R: Ishann Maheshkumar, Mihir Sathish Kumar and Vaibhavi Hedge hold their winning trophies from the 2024 PWGC Science Fair.
L-R: Ishann Maheshkumar, Mihir Sathish Kumar and Vaibhavi Hedge hold their winning trophies from the 2024 PWGC Science Fair. (Courtesy of Hauppauge School District)

HAUPPAUGE, NY — Three Hauppauge Middle School science research students presented their research to a panel of judges at the 2024 PWGC Science Fair on April 20 and came away with awards, the school district announced.

Mihir Sathish Kumar came in first place for his project, "BioPlast Clean: An Eco Clean Solution for
Microplastic Filtration," winning a $1,000 cash prize.

In second place, taking home a $500 prize, student Ishaan Maheshkumar won for his project,
"Can We Conserve Energy with the Seebeck Effect?"

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Vaibhavi Hedge came in third place for her project, "What Materials Work Best for Creating
Biodegradable Plastic," winning $250.

"The Hauppauge School District congratulates these students on their outstanding
accomplishments," the district wrote.

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L-R: Hauppauge’s Director of Science and Research Robert Wankmuller with winners Ishann Maheshkumar, Vaibhavi Hedge and Mihir Sathish Kumar and seventh grade science research teacher, Janice Caffrey. (Courtesy of Hauppauge School District)

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