High School Senior Reese Potash Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Harrison High School senior Reese Potash was named a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar and is among 300 students nationally and 17 in Westchester recognized for original science research. Reese was selected from almost 2,500 applications received across 33 states, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Switzerland. Scholars are selected based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking, and promise as scientists.
Reese conducted her research, Lack of School Engagement as a Mediator between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Juvenile Offending as part of Harrison High School’s Science Research Program. She has been part of the Science Research program since sophomore year and selected her research topic because she has always been interested in the intersection between criminal justice and psychology. Reese consulted with two university professors to evaluate research and determine the methodology for analyzing data and received ongoing guidance from Ms. Allison Blunt, Science Research advisor at Harrison High School.
Reese believes the “most compelling discovery is the significant role that school engagement plays in mediating the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and juvenile offending.” She plans to major in political science on the pre-law track and minor in psychology at college and is excited to continue exploring the interdisciplinary relationship between law/criminal justice and psychology.
To be considered for the Regeneron competition, students conduct an original research project, collect and analyze comprehensive data, and submit their work for evaluation by a panel of judges. Students also complete an application explaining the reasoning behind their study, academic background, and interest in science.