Science & Engineering Fair Winners
Science & Engineering Fair Winners
2024
PECG 2024 Marilyn Jorgensen Reece Award ($1,000 split two ways)
Both projects received the same final score by judges and each student received $500
Mary Tomooka
Project Title: “Which Bridge Will Hold the Most Weight During an Earthquake”
Letter from Mary
Rachel Lee
Project Title: “Enhancing Sustainability and Performance of Building Materials: Developing Water-Resistant Hemp-Based Concrete Bound by Magnesium Oxychloride Cement”
Project Abstract from Rachel
PECG 2024 James E. Roberts Award ($1,000 split two ways)
Both projects received the same final score by judges and each student received $500
Aleksander Ajamian
Project Title: How Does a Maglev Train Stop?
Letter from Aleksander
Theodore Demetriades
Project Title: “Pioneering Ultra-Lightweight, High-Strength Materials and Their Multifaceted Applications”
Letter from Theodore
Honorable Mention Winners
- Elizabeth Paladian (J0601)
- Jordan Rowe (J0618)
- Sophie Herbert (J0917)
- Evelyn Kruger (J1320)
- Sharhrzad Dardashti (J1320)
- Margqux Lane (J1126)
Past Science & Engineering Fair Winners
Archive winners of the awards are listed for your reference:
Science & Engineering Fair Winners
2023
PECG 2023 Marilyn Jorgensen Reece Award ($1,000)
Both projects received the same final score by judges and each student received $500
Anna Schofield
Project Title: “Truss Worthy Bridges, Bridge Design Selection”
Thank You Letter from Anna
Annalia Henderson
Project Title: “Removing Contaminants from Municipal Runoff”
Project Abstract from Annalia
PECG 2023 James E. Roberts Award ($1,000)
Both projects received the same final score by judges and each student received $500
Coco Sakuma
Project Title: “Stop Building Damages Using Earthquake Resistant Supporters”
Project Abstract from Coco
Andreas Eitel
Project Title: “Retrofitting Bridges to enhance earthquake resistance”
Project Abstract from Andreas
Honorable Mention Winners
- Cody Smith (J1014), Engineering Applications, Jr.
- Blaise Smurda (J1206), Environmental Management, Jr.
- Neelima Panicker (J1207), Environmental Management, Jr.
- Ilia Ghatei (J1318), Materials Science, Jr.
- Isabella Gonzalez (J1319), Materials Science, Jr.
- Aditya Velusamy (J1405), Mathematics & Computer Science, Jr.
- Minghao Guo (J1408), Mathematics & Computer Science, Jr.
- Vela Benedicto (S0802), Engineering Applications, Sr.
PECG 2022 Marilyn Jorgensen Reece Award ($1,000)
Both projects received the same final score by judges and each student received $500
Adela Riggs
Project Title: “Testing a Storm Drain to Minimize Plastic Waste in Drainage Systems”
Thank You Letter and Project Abstract from Adela
Ayla Soto
Project Title: “Bearing Capacity Analysis of Various Classifications of Soils Erosion”
PECG 2022 James E. Roberts Award ($1,000)
Zach Matise
Project Title: “From the Ground Up! Factoring Skyscraper foundation in an earthquake zone”
Thank You Letter and Project Abstract from Zach
PECG 2022 Honorable Mention Winners
- Aydan Tashman, Project Title: “Earthquakes: The Next Level”
- Francis Lawton, Project Title: “Pier Pressure bridge that takes least damage in an earthquake”
- Trevor Atkins, Project Title: “Pier Pressure bridge that takes least damage in an earthquake”
- Cade Saivar, Project Title: “Comparing Sandman vs. Quick Damamite to prevent flood damage”
- Owen Whalen, Project Title: “Car crashes test to find out what materials could absorb the most shock”
- Jacie Salonga, Project Title: “What effects do plants have on noise pollution?”
- Daniel Kim, Project Title: “Testing a Storm Drain to Minimize Plastic Waste in Drainage Systems”
Science & Engineering Fair Winners
2022
Science & Engineering Fair Winners
2021
PECG 2021 Marilyn Jorgensen Reece Award ($1,000)
Both projects received the same final score by judges and each student received $500
Vivien He
Project Title: “A simple consumer device for regional earthquake early warning”
Thank You Letter from Vivien | Project Abstract
Jennifer Lew
Project Title: “Testing Different Barriers to Prevent Soil Erosion”
Thank You Letter from Jennifer | Project Abstract
PECG 2021 James E. Roberts Award ($1,000)
Francis Lawton
Project Title: “Which shape of house takes the least damage in an earthquake”
Thank You Letter from Francis
Alexander Eitel
Project Title: “How to build safer elevators to prevent fatalities due to malfunctions”
Thank You Letter from Alexander
PECG 2021 Honorable Mention Winners
- Jason Wang, Project Title: Polar Vortex duration effects on climate change
- Camilla Martinez, Project Title: The sensitivity of climate to changes in carbon levels
- Julianna Hatton, Project Title: The impact of plastic degradation to ocean’s PH levels
- Max Wallenstein, Project Title: Which method is most effective to mitigate a Tsunami
- Arielle Goldscheider, Project Title: Footing for a structure to withstand an earthquake
- Ayden Tashman, Project Title: Footing for a structure to withstand an earthquake
- Guillory Chase, Project Title: Speed of water effects on a wheel energy produced
- Sarah Fong, Project Title: Design a vehicle exhaust purifier to reduce particular matter
- Maryam Zahid, Project Title: What type of a school desk will be more safe in an earthquake
PECG 2020 Marilyn Jorgensen Reece Award ($1,000)
Both projects received the same final score by judges and each student received $500
Student: Leila Nafarrete, Grade 7
School: Blair High School
Project Title: “Suspension vs Cable Stayed”
Thank You Letter from Leila
Student: Kawthar Hemdan, Grade 6
School: New Horizon School
Project Title: “Testing Different Barriers to Prevent Soil Erosion”
Thank You Letter from Kawthar
PECG 2020 James E. Roberts Award ($1,000)
Student: Alan Yoon, Grade 8
School: Portola Highly Gifted Magnet
Project Title: “Comparing Different Seawalls to Find Out Which is Most Efficient”
Thank You Letter from Alan
Student: Yaroslav Kutepov, Grade 7
School: Beverly Vista Middle School
Project Title: “Which Bridge is Stronger?”
Thank You Letter from Yaroslav
PECG 2020 Honorable Mention Winners
- Lauren Smith, Grade 8, Incarnation Parish School
- Kyla Mohnani, Grade 8, Incarnation Parish School
- Sasha Kutner, Grade 8, Pressman Academy
- Lila Shimansky, Grade 8, Pressman Academy
- Eli Stoff, Grade 8, Pressman Academy
Science & Engineering Fair Winners
2020
