By Michael R. Ebert
michael.ebert@newsday.com
Twenty-four high school students from Long Island were among 31 awardees statewide in the New York State Science & Engineering Fair at the New York Hall of Science in Queens earlier this month.
As part of the contest, students presented research projects to professionals in the field and competed for more than $900,000 in prizes.
Winners in Huntington town include:
Shyam Rajan of Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills, chemistry.
Jason Gross of Commack High School, mathematical sciences.
Daniel Cadel of John H. Glenn in Elwood, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Justin Goldsmith of Half Hollow Hills West, energy and transportation.
Daniel Gross of Walt Whitman in Huntington Station, energy and transportation.
Julia Goldberg of Half Hollow Hills East, medicine and health science.