Congratulations to two of our Piscataway High School science scholars who have been chosen for selective and prestigious science programs as they enter their senior years!

Juniors Sophia Abdul and Kai Harrel were honored for these achievements alongside their families at the May 14 Board of Education meeting, by Superintendent Erskine R. Glover, Board President Nancy Salgado-Cowan, and Principal Chris Baldassano.

• Sophia Abdul has been accepted into the highly competitive Governor’s School of the Sciences at Drew University. This three-week, tuition-free residential program brings together some of New Jersey’s most talented high school students for an immersive experience in advanced science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research.

• Kai Harrel has been selected to participate in the highly competitive Rutgers Youth Enjoy Science (RUYES) Program at Rutgers University. This prestigious program provides students the opportunity to engage in advanced cancer research alongside leading scientists and practicing physicians.