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Herricks High School to Host WAC Invitational Science Fair in April 2026

NEW HYDE PARK, NY—The Research Association of Long Island, New York, has announced that Herricks High School will host the WAC Lighting Invitational Science Fair. The Fair was established to help promote the education and careers of young scientists and technologists each year. This year’s Fair is scheduled for Sunday, April 19th, from 9:30 AM to Noon at Roslyn High School, 475 Round Hill Road, Roslyn, New York.

The WAC Invitational Science Fair symposium offers nearly 500 students from Long Island, NY, high schools the opportunity to present their research projects to esteemed judges from leading institutions and businesses. The Research Association is a consortium of 11 top high schools represented by teachers who advise students that scientific research is an active avenue to understanding the true nature of science. 

“This science fair lets students know that it’s wonderful to excel in science and we are honored to sponsor the Invitational Science Fair again this year,” explained WAC Group President Becky Li. “Perhaps some of these young scientists will help solve some of the world’s greatest challenges and contribute to a greater quality of life for all of us.”

The Fair includes nine significant categories, with winners selected from projects developed and completed by high school students (grades 9-12). Awards and scholarships will be presented to winners of First, Second, and Third Place, as well as Honorable Mentions. The topics of research are as varied as the students. Students may spend months or years exploring cures for cancer or producing inexpensive, energy-efficient fuel alternatives.

"We are proud to announce our 15th Annual WAC Lighting Invitational Science Fair,” explained Allyson Weseley, President of the Research Association. ​"This science fair is important to our young students interested in technology, medicine, environmental science, and other disciplines. One day, they will run the world, and we are proud to help further their career!”

Students explore a variety of subjects, including Earth and Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, General Biology, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Computer Science and Modeling, Medicine and Health Sciences.

Students have gone on to pursue advanced studies at leading educational institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stony Brook University, Harvard, Yale, Brown, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, the University of Rochester, Carnegie Mellon, Dartmouth, Princeton, Columbia, NYU, and others.

Judges include over 135 academicians and professionals who are affiliated with leading universities, hospitals, and other institutions, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Columbia University, Long Island University, New York University, North Shore University Hospital-LIJ Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medical College, Hofstra University and Mount Sinai Medical Center, St. John's University and Fordham University, Adelphi and Hofstra Universities.

The winners will be listed on the Research Association's website at this link - https://www.researchassociation.org/results.asp.x

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The Research Association is grateful for the dedication of WAC Lighting to the encouragement of our young scientists for the past 15 years.  With their support, we have been able to conduct a successful science fair, and encourage critical thinking and problem solving for real world problems.

March 20, 2025 from Left to Right:

Veronica Ade, Research Association Vice President; Tony Wang, CEO and Co-Founder WAC Lighting; Tai Wang, Co-Founder WAC Lighting; Allyson Weseley, Research Association President; Becky Li, President WAC Lighting; Jeanette Collette, Research Association Treasurer