Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 16, 2024 Pioneer Charter School Celebrates 17th Annual Science and Engineering Fair Z ~ Political Announcement ~ Zayda Ortiz kicks off campaign for State Rep 35th Middlesex ayda Ortiz (D) kicked off her candidacy for State ReprePCSS I 11th-graders Doha Marbouh (left), of Revere, and Sallam Ali (right), of Malden, present their Science project, “The Effectiveness of Natural vs. Chemical Disinfectants In Preventing Bacterial Growth,” to a judge. (Courtesy photo) Special to The Advocate E arlier this month, the Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) campuses in Everett (PCSS I), Beverly and Saugus (PCSS II) hosted the 17th Annual Science and Engineering Fair. This year’s theme was “New Ways to Solve Problems Using Science, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence,” with over 300 students representing 175 project groups. The Science Fair is a culmination of student work that began at the start of the school year in August. Each year, PCSS 6-12th grade students participate in a preliminary event in December. From there, the top 40 percent of students are selected to participate in the fair. Over 50 volunteers and judges from the New England– area STEM community participated, including those from Yale, MIT Lincoln Labs, BU Biomechanics and Pulmonary Lab, and various private industries. This year’s projects included using artificial intelligence (AI) to find the best brownie recipe, predicting forest fires using AI, building robots to assist with medical needs, and studying the effects of social media and technology on concentration and learning. Each year the Fair aims to allow students to use the scientific method or engineering design process to investigate a question or problem that interests them outside the general class curriculum. It also serves as a method for students to complete an independent research project as part of the PCSS college readiness program and assists students in developing the necessary skills in verbal and written scientific communication. The mission of PCSS is to prepare educationally under-resourced students for today's competitive world. Through a rigorous academic curriculum emphasizing math and science, PCSS will help students develop the academic and social skills necessary to become successful professionals and exemplary community members. Balanced by a foundation in the humanities, a character education program, career-oriented college preparation and strong student-teacher-parent collaboration, PCSS will meet its mission. sentative for the 35th Middlesex District February 8 at 110 Grill in Malden. Speaking to a crowded room, Zayda Ortiz shared her vision for the future of the 35th Middlesex district which focused on affordable, abundant housing, climate justice and safe, reliable public transit. Ms. Ortiz, a long time Malden resident, is a community organizer, working locally as one of the founders of Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors and across the state as President of Progressive Mass. The speaking program began with recently elected Malden City Councilor Ariane Taylor saying “Zayda will be ready to work on day one and will bring her strong voice and work ethic with her to represent every person in the 35th Middlesex”. Malden resident, Bridget Mutebi spoke about Ms. Ortiz and her advocacy helping their neighbors during the pandemic “Zayda was the light that sparkled in the darkness during the shutdown and now she is ready to be the Lighthouse that guides us through the rough waves to the safe harbors.” Ms. Ortiz described her lifeMURDER | FROM PAGE 1 the case, and especially the jury for returning a just verdict,” DA Hayden added. At the time of the shooting, Good Samaritans could be seen leaning into the victim’s car moments after he was shot. A man who was in a nearby convenience store said he saw time of organizing from staging a sit-in to change a sexist dress code policy to fighting for marriage equality so her friends would be able to have the same rights as any other committed couple. She highlighted her decades of advocacy at the state house to make change here in the district as well as Massachusetts. “When the pandemic hit I worried about my neighbors who were elderly, alone and needed help. I joined with like-minded people and we created a mutual aid group called Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors. We started by reaching out to seniors checking in with them people trying to help the man keep from losing too much blood before first responders arrived. Prosecutors since 2019 and to this day have not specified a motive for the killing. It has been speculated the shooting may have been triggered by “road rage” or some undisclosed incident which could have been hostile and aggressive between the two motorists that day. During the trial, it was revealed that video surveillance near the scene showed that on Aug. 2, 2019, Barbosa was driving south on North Shore Road in Revere when Lemon pulled up next to him on his right and fired two shots into Barbosa’s car. Investigators determined both bullets went through Barbosa’s passenger side window and hit him, including one in his neck. At trial, additionally, witto see if they needed help or just someone to talk and listen to them.” Ms. Ortiz described leveraging her connections in government to connect neighbors with pandemic related resources and how that work led to her invitation to join the ARPA committee with The City of Malden that created the Department of Housing Stability. The Democratic Primary will be held September 3, 2024. More information about Zayda Ortiz and her campaign can be found on her website https:// ElectZayda.com. The site includes biographical information about Ms. Ortiz. ness testimony supports that Lemon was the only person in the Toyota Prius from which the shots were fired. Nelio Barbosa when only 18 came to the United States from Brazil in 2003. He was a hard worker who started various business ventures to enhance his new life in America. By the time he was in his late 20s, he began to enjoy some success in the auto detailing business, eventually opening and running his own shop, ProRad Tint, which was located at 520 Main St. in Malden. Barbosa was born in Central de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil and eventually settled in Malden, where he started his auto detailing and window tinting business. He left his father in Brazil, one sister who was living in Walpole, Mass., and six other brothers and sisters in Brazil. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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