North Shore High School and Middle School students earned 37 medals at the Long Island Math Fair, including 18 gold, 12 silver and seven bronze.
A total of 43 students participated in the competition on Friday, April 24, submitting 37 original projects.
North Shore K-12 Mathematics Director Kimberly Mattes said the event gives students an opportunity to explore mathematics beyond the classroom.
“On Friday, April 24, 2026, a record number of North Shore Middle and High School students participated in this year’s Long Island Math Fair,” Mattes said. “These 43 students created 37 unique projects, each of which received a medal for their exceptional work. The students came home with 18 gold, 12 silver and seven bronze medals.”
She added that the fair is designed to deepen students’ engagement with mathematics through independent exploration.
“The Long Island Math Fair is an incredible event designed to ignite students’ passion for mathematics beyond what they learn in their regular classes,” Mattes said. “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.”
North Shore High School mathematics research instructor Charles Wankel praised the students’ work and creativity.
“I am beyond proud of our students’ work this year,” Wankel said. “My students’ papers were true works of art. Their creativity and dedication truly exemplify the spirit of mathematical discovery.”
Student projects included topics such as game theory, time dilation, statistics in the NFL draft and decision theory applications in 911 calls.
At the middle school level, students also explored advanced topics under the guidance of mathematics research instructor Kristin Frayler.
Source: LI Press
