Congratulations to Science Research students Alyssa Ceccoli, Kyra Henriquez and Nicholas Scaccia on their outstanding accomplishments.
Alyssa and Kyra were selected to join 10 other finalists at Stony Brook University on Feb. 13 to present their individual video submissions for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science Challenge, which celebrates the incredible scientific and engineering achievements of women. The 12 finalists were each given time to discuss and show the video presentations they created about a specific female scientist’s impact on both science and on the finalist. Alyssa presented on Rosalind Franklin, whose work impacted the discovery of the structure of DNA, and Kyra’s presentation showcased Marie Curie’s role in radioactive dating.
Nicholas Scaccia earned honorable mention for his submission in the 2025 South Asian American Women’s Alliance essay contest on the topic, “Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat to Human Job Security in the Present or Future?”
“While AI might change the way we work, I don’t think it will replace us entirely,” he said. “Instead, I think it will empower us to do more meaningful and impactful work.”
These students will be recognized in June at an awards ceremony.
