The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida. Their dedication, ingenuity, and passion for scientific discovery have earned them top honors, bringing honor to our schools and community.
These students have spent countless hours conducting research, analyzing data, and developing innovative solutions to real-world problems. Their success is a testament to their hard work, the guidance of their educators, and the unwavering support of their schools.
Congratulations to the following students who competed at the State Science and Engineering Fair:
Aahan Asthana – South Fork High School
Project: Seasonal Nutrient Influx Variability on Algal Accumulation and Ecosystem Dynamics
Isabella Calhoun – Martin County High School*
Project: The Role of Hormones in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
1st Place in Category
State Finalist heading to the International Science and Engineering Fair
Dr. Nelson Ying Scholars Grand Award Winner ($1,000 Cash Award)
Northwest Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Award ($100 Cash Award)
Kyle Gomez & Aidan Greene – Hidden Oaks Middle School
Project: Best Bang for Your Buck
Nina Goyal – Martin County High School*
Project: Using Bioenhancers for Pest Management: A Novel, Cost-Effective, Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Increase Crop Yield
3rd Place in Category
Finalist heading to the International Science and Engineering Fair
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agriculture Award ($500 Cash Award)
Aria Kaul – South Fork High School
Project: Analysis of Tardigrade Survival Rates after Exposure to UV Light Radiation for Multiple Time Intervals
Madeline Parr – Jensen Beach High School
Project: Defining the Role of Slc23a3 in Th17 Cell Heme Uptake
4th Place in Category
Sigurd Sanchez – Hidden Oaks Middle School
Project: Visualizing Sound
Recognition of Project in the Category
Kaylee Schoverling – Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
Project: Fight of Flooding
Varun Singh – South Fork High School
Project: Leveraging AI and Wi-Fi Sensing for Early Detection and Intervention of Fall-Related Injuries
Recognition of Project in the Category
Osceola Regional Science and Engineering Fair Award ($25 Cash Award)
Madeline Tuma – Hidden Oaks Middle School
Project: Is Less More?
3rd Place in Category
Brian Wang – Hidden Oaks Middle School
Project: The C Factor: Unmasking Broccoli's Secret Fuel
4th Place in Category
Kerstin Ward – Murray Middle School
Project: Can Google Teachable Machine Recognize AI-Generated Photographs?
Honorable Mention in Category
*Denotes students advancing to the International Science and Engineering Fair.
We are incredibly proud of these students and their commitment to scientific excellence. Their achievements highlight the exceptional education provided by MCSD and the dedication of our educators who inspire and support them.
Join us in congratulating these students and their educators!