Three Virginia High Schoolers Win Grand Prizes in Science and Engineering Fair, Heading to International Competition in Los Angeles
At the 2024 Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair, three talented students from well-known high schools in the state were awarded grand prizes. These are James Madison High School, George C. Marshall High School, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology.
These young scientists have earned the opportunity to compete at the prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles from May 12-17. It is a remarkable achievement for these budding scientists.
The grand-prize winners include Wesley Kang from Madison High School for his project on predicting wastewater induced earthquakes using a unique mathematical model. Anant Khandelwal, Sritan Motati, and Siddhant Sood from Thomas Jefferson High School won recognition for their project on diffusion-based conditional mesh synthesis for efficient 3D prototyping. Gabriela Konde from Marshall High School won an award for her project on optimal sound frequencies for eradicating E. coli biofilm on medical devices. Valeria Novoa from Madison High School was also awarded for her project on optimizing graphitic carbon nitride for hydrogen storage.
A total of seventy-eight students from Fairfax’s school system participated in the state-level competition, showcasing their talent and dedication in the field of science and engineering. To see a full list of awards won by local students, visit bit.ly/44tQdYR.
