The following project teams participated during our Spring 2024 session, and were recognized by their teachers and liaisons as those which displayed the best qualities of scientific investigation. The reasons for this recognition vary; some are nominated because they created a quality investigation design, others because their communication with their mentor was consistent and meaningful, still others because they maintained a positive attitude in spite of obstacles, or demonstrated innovative thinking.
On behalf of the PlantingScience community we applaud and congratulate the
students, teachers, mentors and liaisons who comprise these teams!
Donuts
Theme: Celery Challenge
Level: Elementary School (PreK-5)
School: The Roeper School
Teacher: Jenn Carlson
Liaison: Cael Dant
Mentor: James Paul Fortin
Biology Bros
Theme: The Wonder of Seeds
Level: Middle School (6-8)
School: Nottingham School
Teacher: Rebecca Buzzell
Liaison: Meghan Britton
Mentor: Cari Ritzenthaler
Frazer Project 3
Theme: The Wonder of Seeds
Level: High School (9-12)
School: Valley Stream North High School
Teacher: Michael Frazer
Liaison: Imeña Valdes
Mentor: Nora Gavin-Smyth
Lovely Lotuses
Theme: The Wonder of Seeds
Level: Middle School (6-8)
School: Nottingham School
Teacher: Rebecca Buzzell
Liaison: Meghan Britton
Mentor: Kate Sidlar
Sensational Snowdrops
Theme: The Wonder of Seeds
Level: Middle School (6-8)
School: Nottingham School
Teacher: Rebecca Buzzell
Liaison: Meghan Britton
Mentor: Janet van Zoeren
Landis Project 3
Theme: The Wonder of Seeds
Level: Middle School (6-8)
School: St. Sebastian Parish School
Teacher: Debra Landis
Liaison: Audrey Geise
Mentor: Ellie Becklund
Cucumber project 8
Theme: Foundations of Genetics (Brassica)
Level: High School (9-12)
School: Sunnyside High School
Teacher: Melany Coates
Liaison: Jessica Szetela
Mentor: Rachel Jabaily
The Breathtaking Botanists
Theme: The Wonder of Seeds
Level: Middle School (6-8)
School: Nottingham School
Teacher: Rebecca Buzzell
Liaison: Meghan Britton
Mentor: Monica Lewandowski
PAST STAR PROJECTS
Looking for more inspiration
from past Star Projects?
Use the link below to search our gallery of Star Projects from previous sessions back to 2018.
Questions? Email PlantingScience staff: psteam@plantingscience.org