Wheatley senior named 2026 Junior Scientists and Young Explorers Meta Research finalist
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The East Williston School District is proud to congratulate Arjun Sankaran, a senior at The Wheatley School, on being selected as a Finalist in the 2026 JYEM Research Competition. Junior Scientists and Young Explorers Meta (JYEM) invites students to submit innovative work, including research proposals and papers, for competition and online publication. This year, finalists were chosen from 1,425 participants representing a wide range of schools, regions, and countries, placing Sankaran among a highly accomplished group of young researchers.In recognizing the finalists, competition organizers praised their dedication, creativity, and commitment to scientific inquiry, and extended their wishes for continued success in each student's academic and research journey. Throughout his time at The Wheatley School, Sankaran has focused his research on exploring varying forms of mathematics, building a body of work that reflects both curiosity and perseverance. "Arjun has dedicated his high