Three East Islip High School students were recently recognized for their outstanding mathematical research and presentation skills at the Long Island Math Fair, held on April 24 at Hofstra University. Competing against talented students from across the region, the trio earned top distinctions for their original work.

Sachin Kamath was awarded the Gold Medal for his project “Applied Cryptography: The Vault Cracking Challenge.” His research explored advanced concepts in cryptography, demonstrating both technical depth and practical application in secure systems.

Cormac Zusmer earned the Silver Medal for his paper “Aerodynamic Lift and the Mathematics of Airfoil Design.” His work examined the mathematical principles underlying lift and airflow, connecting theoretical models to real-world aeronautical engineering.

Joanna Li received the Bronze Medal for her project “An Analysis of Frequency Ratios and Harmonic Structures in Today’s Popular Music.” Her research investigated the mathematical relationships in modern music, highlighting the intersection of mathematics and the arts.
The Long Island Math Fair is a prestigious research competition in which students prepare and present original mathematical work on a topic of their choosing. Projects are evaluated by a panel of judges that includes teachers, school administrators, and industry professionals, who assess both the depth of research and the clarity of presentation.

“These accomplishments reflect not only the students’ academic excellence, but also their creativity, perseverance and passion for discovery,” Director of Math and Science John Genova saud. “We are incredibly proud of Sachin, Cormac, and Joanna for representing East Islip with such distinction.”