Hofstra Engineering High School Award

Hofstra University's Department of Engineering, which has been offering ABET-accredited degree programs since 1971, recognizes outstanding high school juniors with its Hofstra Engineering High School Award. Students are selected based on their demonstrated interest in engineering and technology. The selection committee includes Hofstra University Engineering faculty as well as working engineers and high school MST teachers.

Each award recipient receives a certificate from Hofstra and an invitation to attend a special awards banquet in June, along with their family and nominating teachers(s). In addition, an advertorial will run in the student's hometown newspaper announcing recognition for their achievement.

To be eligible, students must be juniors who are enrolled in chemistry or physics, math B, pre-calculus or above, and have demonstrated an interest in engineering and technology. Demonstrated interest may include presenting projects that feature engineering/technology at science-in-engineering competitions, participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition, or extracurricular clubs that feature engineering/technology, or taking a "Principles of Engineering" course.

A student may be nominated by one or more teachers in math, science or technology and/or a guidance counselor, along with approval by the school principal. Please keep in mind, this award recognizes work the student has already completed; no additional project or assignment is required.

We invite high school principals, teachers and guidance counselors to include your student scientists in this nomination process. Since this award is based on hard work already undertaken, no other steps are needed, except of course completing and returning the application. In today's competitive environment, this award and recognition can provide students with a well-deserved advantage when applying for college admission.

• Hofstra Engineering High School Award Nomination Form

2007 HIGH SCHOOL AWARD WINNERS

June

Glen Cove High School junior Johnson Ho
The award was presented to Johnson in recognition of his demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at his school on June 8, 2007.

Photo: Jane Gibbons, Glen Cove High School Guidance Counselor; Clarice Washington, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission; Dr. Ronald J. Alvarez, Hofstra University Professor of Engineering; Johnson; Robert Freidank, Glen Cove High School Physics Teacher; Keith Schenker, Glen Cove High School Principal; Rae Montesano, Glen Cove High School Science Chairperson.

Bayside High School junior Sara Morsi
The award was presented to Sara in recognition of her demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at her school on June 6, 2007.

Photo: Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair; Sara; Geffrey Waxman, Bayside High School Teacher; Libby Pass, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission.

May

Thomas Edison High School junior Ada Deng
The award was presented to Ada in recognition of her demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at her school on May 15, 2007.

Photo: Manny Collado, Thomas Edison High School Teacher; Ada; Libby Pass, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission.

Manhasset High School junior Lukasz Mosakowski
The award was presented to Lukasz in recognition of his demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at his school on May 22, 2007.

Photo: Libby Pass, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission; Peter Guastella, Manhasset High School Teacher; Lukasz; Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair.

April

George Washington Carver High School junior Cedric Lucas
The award was presented to Cedric in recognition of his demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at his school on May 14, 2007.

Photo: Svetlana Hamlet, Adviser, George Washington Carver High School for Sciences; Richard Siegmund, Teacher, George Washington Carver High School for Sciences; Dr. Janice M. Sutton, Principal, George Washington Carver High School for Sciences; Cedric; Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair; Libby Pass, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission.

Garden City High School junior Gregory Kramer
The award was presented to Gregory in recognition of his demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at his school on May 1, 2007.

Photo: Dr. Frank Banta, Garden City High School Principal; Libby Pass, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission; Dr. Steven Gordon, Garden City High School Science Research Teacher; Gregory; Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair; Gail Bennington, Garden City High School Science Curriculum Coordinator.

March

Thomas Edison High School junior Nikul Patel
The award was presented to Nikul in recognition of his demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at his school on April 12, 2007.

Photo: Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair; Nikul; Ms. Ilona Posner, Thomas Edison High School Principal; Mr. Jack Flaherty, Thomas Edison High School Assistant Principal of Technology

Herricks High School junior Varun Verma
The award was presented to Varun in recognition of his demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at his school on March 22, 2007.

Photo: Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair; Varun; Mr. Dominick Conte, Herricks High School Science Teacher; Ms. Libby Pass, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission.

February

Our Lady of Mercy Academy junior Kristin Derespiris
The award was presented to Kristin in recognition of her demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at her school on March 7, 2007.

Photo: Libby Pass, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission; Kenia; Ms. Ophelia Morris, Excelsior Preparatory High School Teacher; Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair.

Excelsior Preparatory High School junior Kenia Edwards
The award was presented to Kenia in recognition of her demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at her school on February 16, 2007.

Photo: Sr. Helen Lyons, Co-Principal, Our Lady of Mercy Academy; Mrs. Joan Gordon, Co-Principal, Our Lady of Mercy Academy; Dr. Joseph Kinneary, Science Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy Academy; Kristin; Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair.

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School junior Jacob Steinerman
The award was presented to Jacob in recognition of his demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at his school on February 21, 2007.

Libby Pass, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission; Dr.Terry Treuman, Science Teacher, HAFTR High School; Jacob; Dr. Richard Puerzer, Chair, Hofstra University Department of Engineering; Mr. Stanley Blumenstein, Principal, General Studies, HAFTR High School.

January

George Washington Carver High School for Sciences junior Emmanuel Barlow.
The award was presented to Emmanuel in recognition of his demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at his school on February 9, 2007.

Photo: Dr. Janice M. Sutton, Principal, George Washington Carver High School for Sciences; Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair; Emmanuel Barlow; Richard Siegmund, Teacher, George Washington Carver High School for Sciences; Jason Rubinstein, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission; Svetlana Hamlet, Adviser, George Washington Carver High School for Sciences.

Division Avenue High School junior George Pugliese
The award was presented to George in recognition of his demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at his school on January 16, 2007.

Photo: Frank Creter, Division Avenue High School Art Chairperson; Libby Pass, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission; Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair; George Pugliese; Bob Flauto, Division Avenue High School Technology Teacher.

Valley Stream South High School junior Lauren Luckert
The award was presented to Lauren in recognition of her demonstrated academic excellence and interest in the discipline of engineering at her school on January 12, 2007.

Photo: Libby Pass, Hofstra University Assistant Dean of Admission; Dr. Bruce Lister, Hofstra University Engineering Industry Advisory Board Chair; Lauren Luckert; Mr. Jeffrey Hsi, Valley Stream South High School Science Teacher; and Dr. Stephen Lando, Valley Stream South High School Principal.

2006 Winners