Sierra Vista students excelled at the recent State Science and Engineering Fair, with four students securing top positions in their respective division categories, alongside a special awardee.
The California Science & Engineering Fair is the final science fair of the academic year for students throughout the State of California in grades 6-12. This year, 882 participants from 356 schools across the State showcased 726 projects in more than 20 categories, vying for over $30,000 in total awards.
Top award winners in the Senior Division have the opportunity to become Finalists in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. In the Junior Division, participants have the chance to participate in the national Thermo-Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.
Congratulations to the following students who placed in their categories and to all students who competed in the State competition this year.
Behavioral & Social Sciences
- Om Inamdar, Sierra Vista Middle School, Place 1
- Anish Tatireddy, Sierra Vista Middle School, Place 1
Medicine & Physiology
- Rene Kwon, Sierra Vista Middle School, Place 1
Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Geeta Putlur, Sierra Vista Middle School, Place 3 (Track 2)
Special Awards
- Rene Kwon, Sierra Vista Middle School, Project of the Year, Junior Division