Center Mentee Named Regeneron STS Top 300 Scholar

January 10, 2024 - Maggie Wu, a student of William A. Shine Great Neck South High School, recently worked with the Center for Clean Water Technology as a mentee of graduate student, Siwei Chen on her research "Effects of Dissolved Oxygen Levels on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Denitrification Performance of Woodchip Bioreactors Treating Onsite Wastewater". In recognition of her exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists, Maggie has been selected as a Regenerson STS Top 300 Scholar. 

Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers the most promising young scientists in the U.S. who are creating the ideas and solutions that solve our most urgent challenges. Maggie was selected from a total of 2,162 students around the country that entered the competition this year. This is an extraordinary accomplishment deserving of much celebration. Each scholar will receive $2,000, and their schools will also receive $2,000 to use toward STEM-related activities. Maggie is also eligible to be named as one of 40 Finalists, who each receive $25,000 and participate in the final competition in March. The top prize for the most promising emerging STEM leader in the United States is $250,000. 

The top 40 Finalists will be announced on Wednesday, January 24th. Maggie is highlighted as a role model for others and inspires more students to participate in scientific research.