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Thirteen Poland Students Take Home Awards at Utica University's 47th Annual Science Fair

Seven schools including: Clinton, New Hartford, Notre Dame, Remsen, Utica Academy of Science, Whitesboro, and Poland participated in Utica University's 47th annual Regional Science Fair on March 21, 2026.

Of the 12 senior level category awards, Poland students had the most winners of any school in the senior level. Congratulations to all of Poland CSD's award winners:

Category Awards 

Senior Level - Physical Science

2nd Place - Emily Pope - $50 - Certificate, ribbon and medal.

3rd Place - Trinity Lyman - $25 - Certificate, ribbon and medal.

 

Senior Level - Math, Engineering, & Computer Science

3rd Place - Kade Haver - $25 - Certificate, ribbon and medal.

4th Place - Alaina Meyer - Calculator - Certificate, ribbon and medal.

 

Junior Level - Natural Science

3rd Place - Liam Miazga - $25 - Certificate, ribbon and medal.

 

Special Awards 

Doris Miga Award - $50 - Senior Level - Trinity Lyman

The Madame Curie Award - Senior Level - Alaina Meyer

The Sally Lachut Majka '61 and Donal Majka Award in Earth Science or Conservation - $50 - Senior Level - Kade Haver

ACS Student Chapter Award in Chemistry - $25 - Junior Level - Hunter Rommel

Asa Gray Biological Society Award - $100 - Senior Level - Dax Coe

Association for Women Geoscientists Award - Senior Level - Alaina Meyer

Doc Aaronson Award - $25 - Senior Level - Emily Pope

NOAA's Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award - Senior Level - Kade Haver
 

"Every year I am continually impressed by the new scientific inquiries the students imagine. To see them follow that line of questioning, and arrive at scientific conclusions is what the science fair is all about," said Jessica Meyer, Poland science teacher and PCSD Science Fair Co-coordinator. "I am very proud that year after year several of our Annual Poland CSD Science Fair category winners choose to go to the next level of competition at the Utica University Regional Science Fair. It shows dedication to a larger passion for science."
 

"We are incredibly proud of the level of academic rigor and creativity our students brought to the PCS Science Fair and the regional fair. To see them take ownership of their research and present their findings with confidence is a testament to their hard work and the bright futures ahead of them," said Kevin Ford, Poland science teacher and PCSD Science Fair Co-coordinator. "They are building the skills that will define the 21st-century workforce."

"Seeing the community come together to support these young researchers creates a powerful culture of academic excellence. It shows our students that their ideas and hard work matter," added Ford.

 

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