A senior at Fredonia High School was recently in Florida to present research he conducted during a summer internship. Neshwan Arif joined other seniors from Williamsville at the prestigious SmallSat Education Conference in late October at the Kennedy Space Center. Arif’s research compared solar panel efficiency at various altitudes during his internship at the UB Nanosatellite Laboratory. The SmallSat Education Conference is an important platform for students, educators, and administrators to learn about CubeSats, ThinSats, and High-Altitude Balloon Programs. It provides hands-on training for educators and students, networking opportunities with industry experts, and insights from exhibitors and vendors while offering authentic experiences to help bring space education to the classroom…