Sasha McCraine of Niceville High School is recognized with the Regeneron Biomedical Science Award at the East Panhandle Regional Science and Engineering Fair. She and Summer House of Magnet Innovation Center will represent the region at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio, from May 10-16. (Contributed)
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Regional science fair champions from Okaloosa and Walton counties are preparing to compete at the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair (FSSEF) and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) following their success at the recent regional competition.
Two students, Sasha McCraine of Niceville High School and Summer House of Magnet Innovation Center, located in Watersound, earned top honors and will represent the region at ISEF in Columbus, Ohio, from May 10-16. The competition will bring together more than 1,800 high school students from 75 countries to showcase their research on a global stage.
Meanwhile, a select group of students will advance to the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair, held in Lakeland from March 25-27. These finalists were chosen based on their overall performance and project evaluations during the regional fair.
Students advancing to the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair are (Senior Division) Henry Baltz, Adam Clark, Jaylyn Contento, Summer House, Tate Lillian, Sasha McCraine, Grace Petty, Daisy Proffitt, Chase Robbins, and Elisabeth Wallace; (Junior Division) Ian Allen, Jonah Chapados, Anthony Doyle, Natasha Duffley, Diego Escobar, Sofia Escobar, Ryan Gregg, Brantley Lane, Emmalyn Otzenberger, Moira Reyenga, Eva Stenstad, Katie Stango, and Emily Stone.
During the regional competition in February, students presented their research at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, engaging in one-on-one interviews with professional scientists and engineers. Judges assessed projects on scientific methodology, innovation, and articulation, with winners recognized at an awards ceremony.
Beyond state and national qualifiers, several students participating in the regional competition received special awards for excellence in specific STEM fields:
For more information on upcoming science competitions, visit the Okaloosa County School District website.
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