Saawa - Home

SAAWA 12th Grade STEM Leadership Fellowship Program (2026–2027). Click here for details or visit the "12th Grade STEM Leadership Fellowship Program" tab on the menu bar.

Awards to Talented Students

Various Talent Search Competitions

Awards to Talented Students

Various Talent Search Competitions

❮ ❯

Our

Mission

Our

Mission

South Asian American Women's Alliance seeks to encourage, promote leadership and innovation among students in STEM fields to help build tomorrow's workforce among the community.

SAAWA is a Nonprofit organization and tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) EIN # 45-4905056.

Completed Events

Middle School Science Fair Completed,
March 2026

South Shore High School Science Fair Completed,
April 2026

High School Junior Division (9&10th grades) Completed,
April 2026

High School Senior Division (11th) grade,
May 2026

High School Senior Division (12th) grade,
December 2025

SAAWA 2025 Awards

SAAWA 2024 Awards

Distinguished Teacher Award 2025

Dr. Allyson J. Weseley

Coordinator of Secondary Research

Roslyn High School

Distinguished Teacher Award 2024

Chris Pollatos

Director of Science K-12 and Data Protection Officer

Bethpage Public Schools

Distinguished Teacher Award 2023

Kathleen McAuley

Science Research Teacher

Lynbrook Senior High School

Tami Cruz

Science Research Teacher

Grand Avenue Middle School Bellmore- Merrick

Distinguished Teacher Award 2022

Mr. Paul Paino

Director of student research

St. Anthony’s High School

Distinguished Teacher Award 2021

Nicole Schnabel(Principal)

Janine Cupo

Mary Simons

Dr. Adele Pecora(Superintendent)

-Seaford High School

REVIEWS

REVIEWS

"Thank you Subash for the honor that you have extended to me and Janine. It is always a pleasure to work with you and your team. Yours was the only "live virtual" competition with live judges out of the five major competitions we competed in this year. In addition, yours was the only live virtual awards ceremony which we found very enjoyable. Thank you for giving our students the attention that they deserve including asking Madison to say a few words. We look forward to participating again next year. Please know that we are happy to volunteer in any capacity that you need."

-Mary Simons

"Very inspiring SAAWA science fair, It makes me happy that these dedicated students who worked so hard during the pandemic year are able to get recognized for their work, very inspiring for us teachers too to hear these amazing students!!!"

-Dr. Steven Gordon

"I am very proud of you and your team on the science fair, and the awards ceremony yesterday. Great work"

-Dr. Richards

Previous Next