'Eye-Opening and Unbelievable’: East Hampton Students Dive Into Real-World Science Research - 27 East

'Eye-Opening and Unbelievable’: East Hampton Students Dive Into Real-World Science Research

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Science Research teacher Stephanie Forsberg, with Griffin Beckman, Chelsea Fromm, Beatrice Flight, Sophie Lancashire and Wilmer Verdugo at Brookhaven National Lab this summer.

Science Research teacher Stephanie Forsberg, with Griffin Beckman, Chelsea Fromm, Beatrice Flight, Sophie Lancashire and Wilmer Verdugo at Brookhaven National Lab this summer.

Ella Menu with mentor Dr. Milan Curcic and Cole Dunchick in the University of Miami's Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN (SUrge-STructure-Atmosphere-INteraction) Lab, standing on top of a 75-foot long, 38,000 gallon wind-wave tank that scientists use to simulate tropical storm, hurricane and storm surge impacts. The students spent part of their summer working closely with Dr. Curcic in the lab as a part of their summer science research project. John Dunchick photo

Ella Menu with mentor Dr. Milan Curcic and Cole Dunchick in the University of Miami's Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN (SUrge-STructure-Atmosphere-INteraction) Lab, standing on top of a 75-foot long, 38,000 gallon wind-wave tank that scientists use to simulate tropical storm, hurricane and storm surge impacts. The students spent part of their summer working closely with Dr. Curcic in the lab as a part of their summer science research project. John Dunchick photo

Beatrice Flight, Chelsea Froom, Sophie Lancashire, Griffin Beckman and Wilmer Verdugo at Brookhaven National Labratory. STEPHANIE FORSBERG. STEPHANIE FORSBERG

Beatrice Flight, Chelsea Froom, Sophie Lancashire, Griffin Beckman and Wilmer Verdugo at Brookhaven National Labratory. STEPHANIE FORSBERG. STEPHANIE FORSBERG

Beatrice Flight, Griffin Beckman, Sophie Lancashire, Chelsea Fromm and Wilmer Verdugo are all students in East Hampton High School's science research class and spent time this summer working at Brookhaven National Labratory. STEPHANIE FORSBERG

Beatrice Flight, Griffin Beckman, Sophie Lancashire, Chelsea Fromm and Wilmer Verdugo are all students in East Hampton High School's science research class and spent time this summer working at Brookhaven National Labratory. STEPHANIE FORSBERG

East Hampton students who participated in the school's three-year research program had the opportunity to explore their passion for science at places like Brookhaven National Lab and the University of Miami this summer. STEPHANIE FORSBERG

East Hampton students who participated in the school's three-year research program had the opportunity to explore their passion for science at places like Brookhaven National Lab and the University of Miami this summer. STEPHANIE FORSBERG

Chelsea Fromm, riding the tricycle at Brookhaven Lab, which allows students to get around on the giant XPD beamline.

Chelsea Fromm, riding the tricycle at Brookhaven Lab, which allows students to get around on the giant XPD beamline.

authorCailin Riley on Aug 28, 2025
While many teenagers are gearing up this week to get back into the school routine — and some possibly dreading it — a group of East Hampton High School students... more

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