9-12 Place Awards
6-8 Place Awards
Large Team Trial 6-8
K-5 Place Awards
Specialty Awards

2024 9-12 Place Awards By Category

CategoryPlaceNamesGradeSchoolProject Title
Animal Sciences1stBrandon Lo12BellarmineEvaluating the Biodiversity Indexes of a Marine
Protected Area and a Non-Protected Marine Area
Animal Sciences1stKatie Vaughn12BellarmineComparison of Two Artificial Reefs' Ability to Recruit Organisms in Carr Inlet
Animal Sciences2ndBetty Roberts12BellarmineAssessing Post-Fire Mollusk Biodiversity in the Opal Creek Wilderness
Animal Sciences2ndMaya Deaton and Talia Patel12BellarmineDevelopment of an Identification Key for Improving Accuracy of Larval Crab Population Counts in the Puget Sound Using DNA Barcoding
Animal Sciences2ndChristopher Bidus12BellarmineComparing Formic Acid and Oregano Oil as Pesticides Against Varroa Destructors
Animal Sciences3rdBen Schomogyi and Cole Wicklander12BellarmineThe Design and Evaluation of a Trap for Tracking the Settling Preferences of Adolescent Crabs
Biochemistry1stZakaria Khan12BellarmineBone-Cartilage Interface Adhesion Energy for Osteochondral Defects
Biomedical and Health Sciences1stRebecca Kim10Charles WrightBreast Cancer in Adolescent and Young Women: Investigating Breast Microbiota, Estrogen, and Bacteria Impact on Biomarker Discovery
Biomedical Engineering1stZain Shariff9CurtisTissue Detection in Ultrasound Images Using Real-Time Image Segmentation Model
Cellular and Molecular Biology1stCharlene Kim-Aun and Brynn Manke12BellarminePhagocyte-Spheroid Interactions in Axon Degeneration
Cellular and Molecular Biology2ndCoen Smith11TumwaterGluten-Free Flours and their Effects on Sourdough Starters
Earth & Environmental Science1stClarisse Fowlkes12BellarmineComparing Water Retention Characteristics of Organic and Inorganic Soils
Earth & Environmental Science2ndMaya Krattii12BellarmineA Comparison of Sediment Microplastic Concentrations in Marine Protected Areas of the Puget Sound
Earth & Environmental Science2ndMaisie O'Callaghan10BellarmineOcean Acidification in the Salish Sea: A Comparison of Two Sites, Horseshoe Bay and Wollochet Bay.
Engineering Technology: Statics and Dynamics1stKevin Shen11OlympiaDevelopment and Analysis of a Variable-Sweep Oblique Wing Aircraft
Mathematics1stTutlalee Wines11North KitsapGeonacci Sequences: Exploring a Novel Geometric Extension of the Fibonacci Sequence
Microbiology1stAmaris Alstead12BellarmineDetermining the Presence of Phytophthora Species in Soils of Diseased Alders at Puget Sound Parks
Plant Sciences1stJacob Hundven12BellarmineThe Effect of Changing Slope Percent on the
Yield of Hydroponically Grown Romaine Lettuce
Robotics and Intelligent Machines1stJulia Shimshock12BellarmineDeveloping a Predictive Machine Learning Model for FRC Matches

2024 6-8 Place Awards

GradePlaceNamesSchoolProject Title
Grade 61stChaitra  Hasini AppaniMountain ViewHydraulic Powered Lift Machine
1stLohith TalluriJefferson Finding the Center of the Milky Way Galaxy Using Globular Star Clusters
2ndAsher  FriedmanCatalystCan Cabbage Juice Work as a pH Indicator?
2ndEvan  DeOmeDrumMicroplastics in My House
3rdJyothsna Sree Rao LakavathMountain ViewConverting Impure Water into Pure Water Using Natural Methods
3rdBrandon Carrillo-RamirezPioneerEffect of Development on Chum Salmon Alevin Response to Light
Grade 71stIsabella York & Milo MatsudaPioneerOyster Heat Redundant Cage
2ndTy Sigafoos & Jackson DuncanPioneerComparison of the L-5 and L-8 LiDAR Chips
2ndJeremiah  Vopat-SteinerPioneerHow to Make an Emergency Cell Phone Charger from Household Items
3rdSelina  Kluetz PernellStewart
The Modern Astronaut: How to Design a More Efficient Spacesuit
Grade 81stAshwath PolaliMountain ViewInvestigate the Effectiveness of AI/ML for Waste Management and Sustainable Living
1stAshley MahajanFerrucciPreventative Medicine: The Effects of Ayurveda on the Symptoms of Infection
2ndHayden BodiPioneerExploring Generative AI: Prompt Influence on Wordiness and Hallucinations
2ndJadyn SmithPioneerMycelium Bioplastic

2024 Large Team Trial 6-8

CategoryPlaceNamesSchoolProject Title
Large Team1stSamuel Simmons, LuNara Rakestraw, Aurora Vandrew, Henry McClaranPioneerEffects of Nesting Tube Type, Color and Rosemary on Mason Bees
Large Team2ndJoel Mabry II, Carter Poghen, Aiden Stewart, Jayden SagePioneerThe Houdini Fly Traps
Large Team3rdJackson Lorenzo, Kevin Landeros, Urijah Petersen, Jaydn Rueda PioneerAnalysis of Compost and Planting Techniques on Pumpkins

2024 K-5 Place Awards

GradePlaceNamesSchoolProject Title
Grade K1stNuur OrakzaiChambersKeep Your Candy Cool with the Power of Evaporation
Grade 11stEthan Nnoli-DavisChambersHow Different Liquids Affect Plant Growth
1stSai Mohith AdamalaOlympia Regional Learning AcademyIce Melt Magic: The Surface Area Factor
2ndMia SchallBonney Lake Silly Siphons
Grade 21stAishwarya PolaliEismannSound Waves
1stOliver Kluetz PernellMary Lyon Will the Carrots Sprout When the WiFi’s Out?
1stSarah RadelSunsetMentos Soda Fountain
2ndJack SolomonChambersAirplanes
2ndAyush MahajanEdgertonGlobal Warming and Climate Change​
Grade 31stRowan Stephens-SmithEmerald HillsPollution Effects on Daphnia Magna
2ndNoah Nnoli-DavisChambersRusty Bolt: How to Prevent Iron Oxidation
2ndNirbhuy ArunLewis and ClarkNavigating Inversions in Complex Terrain of Washington via UAV Mounted Mobile Sensing Devices for Wind Machine Operations in Early Spring Frost Management for Specialty Fruit Crops
3rdMadeline Timlin & Violet WardChambersCrystal Magic
3rdSaanvi KundurOlympia Regional Learning AcademyBiodegradable Plastic
Grade 41stArielle HergesheimerEismannAquaponics: Growing Food with My Fish Tank Water
2ndSienna BlairChief LeschiAre Fish Affected by Roadway Runoff Pollution?
2ndRobert LillicoChief LeschiMath Robot
Grade 51stSuhaas MekaRooseveltBamboozled
1stEthan McVickerEmerald HillsOoze and Aahs: A Slime Mold Experiment
1stSilas WrightArtondaleSuper Heavy Rocketry!
2ndSmriti SureshCentennialWhich Material Combination Makes the Best Home Made Water Filter?
2ndHarish UritiJ. P. StewartSpark of Illumination: Unveiling the Electromagnetic Dance!
3rdNidhi G. SudhagoniOlympia Regional Learning AcademyEnergy from Tree Vibrations

2024 Specialty Awards

Awards Provided Through Our Affiliation With ISEF
RecipientSponsorAwardCriteriaSchoolProjectGrade
Ashwath PolaliSociety for ScienceNomination to Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators ChallengeRecognizing rising stars at grades 6-8Mountain ViewInvestigate the Effectiveness of AI/ML for Waste Management and Sustainable Living8
Ashley MahajanSociety for ScienceNomination to Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators ChallengeRecognizing rising stars at grades 6-8FerrucciPreventative Medicine: The Effects of Ayurveda on the Symptoms of Infection8
Charlene Kim-Aun and Brynn MankeAmerican Psychological AssociationAchievement in Research in Psychological ScienceBest research project in Psychological ScienceBellarminePhagocyte-Spheroid Interactions in Axon Degeneration12
Amaris AlsteadAssociation of Women Geoscientists Outstanding Project in the Geosciences Increase the public awareness of the geosciences, illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of the geosciences, or promote the sensitivity to the earth as a global system.BellarmineDetermining the Presence of Phytophthora Species in Soils of Diseased Alders at Puget Sound Parks12
Maya KrattiiNASANASA Earth System Science AwardAreas of atmospheric, climate, and geo sciences or environmental related to ecosystemsBellarmineA Comparison of Sediment Microplastic Concentrations in Marine Protected Areas of the Puget Sound12
Maisie O'CallaghanNOAATaking the Pulse of the Planet AwardResearch that emphasizes NOAA’s mission of Science, Service, and Stewardship regarding understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts;BellarmineOcean Acidification in the Salish Sea: A Comparison of Two Sites, Horseshoe Bay and Wollochet Bay.10
Brandon LoOffice of Naval Research - U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine CorpsExcellence in STEM, Senior Division Naval Medal and $50For Quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM)		BellarmineEvaluating the Biodiversity Indexes of a Marine 12
Zain ShariffOffice of Naval Research - U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine CorpsExcellence in STEM, Senior Division Naval Medal and $50For Quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM)		OlympiaTissue Detection in Ultrasound Images Using Real-Time Image Segmentation Model9
Hayden BodiOffice of Naval Research-US Navy/US Marine CorpsExcellence in STEM, Junior DivisionFor Quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM)		PioneerExploring Generative AI: Prompt Influence on Wordiness and Hallucinations8
Ashley MahajanOffice of Naval Research-US Navy/US Marine CorpsExcellence in STEM, Junior DivisionFor Quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM)		FerrucciPreventative Medicine: The Effects of Ayurveda on the Symptoms of Infection8
Rebecca KimRegeneronRegeneron Biomedical Science Award $375Lead with science. Demonstrate command of and passion for science. Take on big Ideas in biological and medical categories.Charles WrightBreast Cancer in Adolescent and Young Women: Investigating Breast Microbiota, Estrogen, and Bacteria Impact on Biomarker Discovery10
Katie VaughnRICHO Americas CorporationRICHO Sustainable Development AwardProject addresses issues of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.BellarmineComparison of Two Artificial Reefs' Ability to Recruit Organisms in Carr Inlet12
Isabella York & Milo MatsudaSociety for ScienceLemelson Early Inventor Award $100 Demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking by developing a tangible invention method, process or device with market potential.PioneerOyster Heat Redundant Cage7
Kevin ShenU. S. AirforceCertificate of Achievement US Air ForceOutstanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM)		OlympiaDevelopment and Analysis of a Variable-Sweep Oblique Wing Aircraft11
Tutlalee WinesU. S. AirforceCertificate of Achievement US Air ForceOutstanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM)		North KitsapGeonacci Sequences: Exploring a Novel Geometric Extension of the Fibonacci Sequence9
Rebecca KimU. S. AirforceCertificate of Achievement US Air ForceOutstanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM)		Charles WrightBreast Cancer in Adolescent and Young Women: Investigating Breast Microbiota, Estrogen, and Bacteria Impact on Biomarker Discovery10
Julie ShimshockU. S. AirforceCertificate of Achievement US Air ForceOutstanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM)		BellarmineDeveloping a Predictive Machine Learning Model for FRC Matches12
Christopher BidusUS Agency for International DevelopmentScience ChampionProjects with the potential to make an impact on international development challengesBellarmineComparing Formic Acid and Oregano Oil as Pesticides Against Varroa Destructors12
Kevin ShenUS Metric AssociationUse of International System of Units AwardBest use of the metric systemOlympiaDevelopment and Analysis of a Variable-Sweep Oblique Wing Aircraft11
Zakaria KhanYale Science and Engineering Association, Inc.Yale Outstanding ExhibitOutstanding 10-12 grade project exhibiting in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.BellarmineBone-Cartilage Interface Adhesion Energy for Osteochondral Defects12

Discovery and EPA Friends of Earth

Sponsored by Discovery Fair

Criteria: Related to health or condition of the Earth including flora and fauna in any manner.

Award includes a letter of encouragement from the Environmental Protection Agency, a certificate and one aluminum reusable water bottle from Discovery Fair
RecipientSchoolProjectGrade
Ethan Nnoli-DavisChambersHow different liquids affect plant growth1
Mia SchallBonney Lake ElementarySilly Siphons1
Ayush MahajanEdgertonGlobal warning signs and effects2
Oliver Kluetz PernellMary LyonAffect of WiFi on plants 2
Nirbhuy ArunLewis and Clark Inversions, Sensing Devices, Wind Machines, and Frost Management in Fruit Crops3
Rowan Stephens-SmithEmerald HillsPollution Effects on Daphnia Magna3
Saanvi KundurOlympia Regional Learning AcademyBiodegradable Plastic3
Arielle HergesheimerEismannSmall-Scale Aquaponics - Growing Food in my Kitchen4
Sienna BlairChief LeschiAre fish affected by roadway runoff pollution?4
Nidhi G. SudhagoniOlympia Regional Learning AcademyIs It possible to make energy from Tree Vibrations5
Smriti SureshCentennialWhich Material Combination Makes the Best Homemade Water Filter?5
Suhaas MekaRooseveltBamboozled5
Evan  DeOmeDrumMicroplastics in My House6
Jyothsna Sree Rao LakavathMountain ViewConverting Impure Water into Pure Water Using Natural Methods6
Isabella York & Milo MatsudaPioneerOyster Heat Redundant Cage7
Ashwath PolaliMountain ViewInvestigate the Effectiveness of AI/ML for Waste Management and Sustainable Living8
Jadyn SmithPioneerMycelium Bioplastic8
Maisie O'CallaghanBellarmineOcean Acidification in the Salish Sea: A Comparison of Two Sites, Horseshoe Bay and Wollochet Bay.10
Kevin ShenOlympiaDevelopment and Analysis of a Variable-Sweep Oblique Wing Aircraft11
Amaris AlsteadBellarmineDetermining the Presence of Phytophthora Species in Soils of Diseased Alders at Puget Sound Parks12
Ben Schomogyi and Cole WicklanderBellarmineThe Design and Evaluation of a Trap for Tracking the Settling Preferences of Adolescent Crabs12
Betty RobertsBellarmineAssessing Post-Fire Mollusk Biodiversity in the Opal Creek Wilderness12
Brandon LoBellarmineEvaluating the Biodiversity Indexes of a Marine
Protected Area and a Non-Protected Marine Area 		12
Christopher BidusBellarmineComparing Formic Acid and Oregano Oil as Pesticides Against Varroa Destructors12
Katie VaughnBellarmineComparison of Two Artificial Reefs' Ability to Recruit Organisms in Carr Inlet12
Maya Deaton and Talia PatelBellarmineDevelopment of an Identification Key for Improving Accuracy of Larval Crab Population Counts in the Puget Sound Using DNA Barcoding12
Maya KrattiiBellarmineA Comparison of Sediment Microplastic Concentrations in Marine Protected Areas of the Puget Sound12

PSM awards for innovation in medical or environmental science.

RecipientSchoolProjectGrade
Zakaria KhanBellarmine Award: $100Bone-Cartilage Interface Adhesion Energy for Osteochondral Defects12
Rebecca KimCharles Wright Award: $50Breast Cancer in Adolescent and Young Women: Investigating Breast Microbiota, Estrogen, and Bacteria Impact on Biomarker Discovery10
Jadyn SmithPioneer Award $50Mycelium Bioplastic8
Asher FriedmanCatalyst Award $50Can Cabbage Juice Work as a pH Indicator?6

Sponsored by Ron Morris MD and Sarah Briehl

Award is certificate and $50 cash.
Category: Best Use of Research in the Biomedical, Bioengineering or Related Field of Statistics

Criteria: Prize Award for Project demonstrating learning, research and understanding in the areas of Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Statistics as applied to Health Sciences.

NameSchoolProjectGrade
6-8
Ashley MahajanFerrucciPreventative Medicine: The Effects of Ayurveda on the Symptoms of Infection8
9-12
Zakaria KhanBellarmineBone-Cartilage Interface Adhesion Energy for Osteochondral Defects12

Outstanding Data Awards K-5

Good data both in quantity and quality is essential for impressive science and engineering projects.

The award is $25 and a certificate sponsored by the Wick Family.

NameSchoolProjectGrade
Sai Mohith AdamalaOlympia Regional Learning AcademyIce Melt Magic: The Surface Area Factor1
Rowan Stephens-SmithEmerald HillsPollution Effects on Daphnia Magna3
Suhaas MekaRooseveltBamboozled5
Silas WrightArtondaleSuper Heavy Rocketry!5

The Pruett Family Science Award

Criteria: Projects Demonstrating Scientific Excellence

The award is an Educational Innovations Certificate $50

RecipientSchoolProjectGrade
6-8
Chaitra Hasini AppaniMountain ViewHydraulic Powered Lift Machine6
9-12
Zain ShariffCurtisTissue Detection in Ultrasound Images Using Real-Time Image Segmentation Model9

Safety First Award

Sponsored by the Pruett Family

Criteria: This award is presented to recipients with the best efforts at project safety.

Award includes safety goggles and a certificate

RecipientSchoolProjectGrade
K-5
Ethan Nnoli-DavisChambersHow different liquids affect plant growth1
Sienna BlairChief LeschiAre fish affected by roadway runoff pollution?4