Chemistry Club

Welcome to the LI Youth Development Chemistry Club! This branch of LI Youth Development Inc. introduces students to chemistry and helps them build a strong foundation in the subject. During our meetings, students will learn important chemistry concepts through lessons, practice problems, demonstrations, and interactive activities. The club is open to students of all experience levels, so no prior knowledge of chemistry is required. As the year progresses, we will introduce more advanced topics and provide opportunities for students interested in chemistry competitions to practice competition-style questions. Our goal is to make chemistry easier to understand while helping students develop problem-solving skills and a greater interest in science.

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  • Bella Li, Co-President

    Bella Li is in the Class of 2028 at Ward Melville High School. Outside of school, she has danced for 13 years and has been a competitive dancer for seven years. She has also played the violin for seven years and is a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. At school, Bella is a member of the Science National Honor Society, serves as Treasurer of her school’s Math Team, and is a writer for her school newspaper.
    Bella has a strong interest in chemistry and hopes to continue pursuing the subject in the future. She has taken Nanotechnology and Nanoscience courses and has also explored topics in organic chemistry beyond the standard school curriculum. She especially enjoys learning about different areas of chemistry and expanding her knowledge through more advanced coursework. In her free time, Bella enjoys running, baking, trying new recipes, and spending time with her friends.

  • Jason Yin, Co-President

    Jason Yin, class of 2027 at Ward Melville Senior High School, earned the prestigious title of national champion in SONT Meteorology '23 and has won multiple gold medals in Meteorology in SciO. His passion lies in contemplating weather phenomena and delving analytically into the intricate reasoning behind atmospheric movements. In addition to his SciO accomplishments, Jason helped his team place 3rd in the Regionals MS Science Bowl '23 and clinched 1st place in the Middle School Physics Olympiad at Gelinas. He is also a Double Gold Medalist at the 2025 International Earth Science Olympiad held in Jining, China, and was an Invitee to the 2026 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Study Camp, placing him among the top 20 high school chemistry students nationwide.