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5 Intel STS semifinalists discuss their work

Sanford H. Calhoun High School senior Asia Brown,

Photo credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa | Sanford H. Calhoun High School senior Asia Brown, 17, an Intel contest semifinalist, examined genes that are involved in colon cancer as part of her research project. (Jan. 20, 2012)

The story of Samantha Garvey -- the Brentwood High School teen who has been living with her family in a Bay Shore homeless shelter -- captured national attention when she was named a semifinalist in the Intel science contest this month.

Garvey, 18, is one of the more than 60 students Islandwide named semifinalists in the prestigious national contest. They comprise the most student winners...

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