Joanna Nikolis holds her award notification letter and copy of her award-winning project. Courtesy Plainedge school district
Plainedge High School is celebrating the recent accomplishments of two students who earned recognition for excellence in art and scientific research.
Sophomore Ashley Chen placed second in the Live Figure Drawing Contest at the Huntington School of Fine Art, a competition open to high school art students from across Long Island. As part of her award, Chen received a $1,500 scholarship to be used toward future classes at the Huntington studio.
Plainedge junior Joanna Nikolis was also honored, winning the 9th Annual New York Institute of Technology Mini Research Grant Award. She received $300 for her research project, “Generational Cohort and AI Literacy as Predictors of Nurses’ Intent to Integrate AI in the Hospital Setting.”
Nikolis’ work was recognized by NYIT for its scientific merit and potential impact in the STEM and health care fields. She plans to continue developing the project this year.
Looking ahead, Nikolis expects to represent Plainedge in several prestigious research competitions, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search and the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Ashley Chen is shown at right with Plainedge High School Teacher Debra Bazik.
Source: Massapequa Post
