The 2024 Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair recognized three exceptional high school students from James Madison High School, George C. Marshall High School, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology with grand-prize awards. These talented individuals have earned the opportunity to compete at the prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles from May 12-17.
Wesley Kang from Madison High School received recognition 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 were awarded 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 recognized 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 impressive talent and dedication to the field of science and engineering. To view a full list of awards won by local students, visit bit.ly/44tQdYR. This event highlights the remarkable achievements of these young scientists and their commitment to advancing knowledge in their respective fields.
