My twin nieces and their science research partner did some amazing research everyone should know about. They truly have the "athletic mindset". Here's their story just published in a NY prominent magazine. I am so proud of them for making a difference!  ~Randy Friedman, WIN show host of "The Athletic Mindset Show"
 
Wonderful Wunderkinds
Meet the local residents who have conducted groundbreaking scientific research, performed in front of standing-ovation crowds, and brought home a slew of awards and trophies—all before their 19th birthdays.
By: Dan Robbins - Westchester Magazine Published July 20, 2010 at 09:57 AM

Elyse Blueglass, Morgan Blueglass, and Tyler Lipperman

Photo by M. Blueglass

Ages: 16, 16, and 17, respectively Town: Somers, Somers, and Yorktown Excel in: Science

CV: These three budding researchers noticed that, when a family has a child with special needs, often the majority of their focus is on that child—and they wanted to find out how this might impact the siblings of special-needs children. They devised a survey, sent it around—and were surprised to find it caught steam, leading to an overwhelming number of responses. The results of their research, titled “A Nationwide Study of Trends in the Attitude and Views of ‘Typically Developing’ Children that Have a Sibling with ‘Special Needs,’” brought home the top prize at the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair. They then presented their research at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and received the a third-place award in the team category.

How did you get started doing this science research? Elyse: Our dad is a science research teacher at a neighboring school, Yorktown, so we got into it through him.
Tyler: I actually got cut from honors classes my freshman year. I was a point away from getting in on my grade point average. I figured science research was voluntary and I could decide my success in the program, which was perfect for me. I could join it not by how I scored on my English essay, but on my character and how hard I wanted to work.

What’s been your biggest surprise so far? Elyse: We never expected our project to get this big—our survey went nationwide, and we got more than two hundred responses back. We presented at Westchester Science and Engineering Fair and won, so we got a spot in the International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, California, in May coming in third place.
Morgan: It’s really our biggest achievement. It blew us away when we won.

How do you become successful in the field of science research? Tyler: You really have to dedicate time. You’re going to have to give up some Friday and Saturday nights. And you have to have a passion for it. I know it sounds corny, but I think if you’re passionate about your research, it really comes across to the judges and helps you in the long run.