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Lynbrook Student Wins Honorable Mention in DuPont Essay Challenge
Lynbrook High School sophomore Elayna "Laynie" Kirsch wrote an essay entitled "Discovery of BCL11A Leads to New Hope."
Competing against more than 210,000 entries, Lynbrook High School sophomore Elayna "Laynie" Kirsch has received an honorable mention in the 2012 DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition.
Kirsch's essay, entitled "Discovery of BCL11A Leads to New Hope," deals with a novel method to treat sickle cell disease.
This is the second year in a row that a Lynbrook High School student has submitted a winning entry in this highly competitive science essay contest.
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"The DuPont Challenge is unique in its focus and its ability to inspire scientific creativity," DuPont Chair and CEO Ellen Kullman said in an official press release. "The Challenge inspires students to use their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to discover how they can contribute to a better society through scientific discovery, invention and innovation."
The 2012 DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition is sponsored by DuPont in collaboration with NBC Learn, Britannica Digital Learning, the Walt Disney World Resort, NASA, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and A+ Media.
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