Conniston Middle School – 2008 Society for Science & the Public Middle School Semifinalist

Article Submitted By: Christina Feraco

(Located in Palm BeachCounty, FL)

The Palm Beach County School District’s Department of Choice Programs & School Choice would like to congratulate Luizetta Navrazhnykh, a Conniston Middle School 2007-2008 International Baccalaureate (IB) student, for her outstanding accomplishment.  This exceptional student has been selected as a semifinalist in the 2008 Society for Science & the Public Middle School. 

Ms. Navrazhnykh was selected from 1,943 entrants representing 253 affiliated science fairs across the United States and Puerto Rico. The 300 semifinalists represent 42 states and Puerto Rico and include 177 males and 123 females. These top young scientists, in 5th through 8th grades at the time of entry submission, won the nomination by excelling at their regional or state science fair.

On September 17, 2008, thirty national finalists were named from among these 300 semifinalists and will receive an all-expense paid four day trip to Washington, D.C. in October. In the nation’s capital, these finalists will compete for over $40,000 in scholarships provided by the Society for Science & the Public. The top 10 winners will be selected based on presentation of their original science fair project and participation in team scientific activities to be held at the Koshland Science Museum and announced on October 22.