Twenty students in the Mamaroneck High School Original Science Research Program were recognized for their work at the Regeneron Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF). 

WESEF is a regional showcase of top high school research projects from Westchester, Putnam, and Sullivan counties. The top 20 projects earn the opportunity to represent the region at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), where they compete against more than 1,500 students from more than 70 countries.

Junior Harper Morgan is among that distinguished top 20 and will advance to ISEF in Phoenix, as well as the New York Invention Convention in Albany. Reflecting on the experience, Harper shared, “I couldn’t believe that my name was called three individual times and I’m very happy with the outcome of my project and that all that hard work paid off.”

Harper’s project, “Utilizing a Rounded Hexagonal Prism Shade Cover to Decrease Evaporation Rates,” explores a reservoir cover design that reduces water loss while maximizing efficiency through innovative geometric structure.

The breadth of recognition across disciplines underscores the level of commitment and curiosity driving Mamaroneck’s research students. From engineering and computer science to environmental science, medicine, and behavioral science, students earned honors at every level:

1st Place

Harper Morgan, Junior (Engineering) — also qualified as one of the top 20 students out of 800 for ISEF. Harper also received the New York Invents Award and will present at the New York Invention Convention.

Mustafa Khan, Senior (Computer Science)

2nd Place

Sahil Gupta, Senior (Environmental Science)

Kate McCance, Junior (Behavioral Science)

Micah Robins, Junior (Physics and Astronomy)

Ian Soto, Senior (Mathematics)

Maria (Mika) Torres Aguilera, Senior (Medicine and Health)

3rd Place

Emma Moskowitz, Junior (Neuroscience) — also received the George D. Yancopoulos Young Scientist Award – Innovations in Science Award

Riley Mordasky, Senior (Medicine and Health Sciences)

4th Place

Carl Albano, Senior (Biochemistry)

Sophie Steinberg, Senior (Medicine and Health)

Sebastian Wicklund, Junior (Cellular and Molecular Biology)

Special Awards

Sophie Lassander & Sarah Prendergast, Juniors (Behavioral Science) — Collaborative Impact Award for team projects

Leo Federspiel, Senior (Physics and Astronomy) — Ingenuity in Research Award

Charlotte Patnode, Senior (Environmental Sciences) — Teatown Young Environmentalist Award

Eva Fernandez, Senior (Medicine and Health) — Innovations in Biological Sciences 

Research Award

Aaron Kahn, Junior — Excellence in Behavioral Science Award

Mirah Mass, Senior — U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Lucy Foglia, Junior (Animal Science) — NASA Earth Science System Award for dedication in conducting field research