2018 USC Region II Science and Engineering Fair Awards
Fifty-nine Discovery students competed in the University of South Carolina Region II Science and Engineering Fair on March 16th, 2018. Each of these students did an outstanding job presenting his/her research to the judges from University of South Carolina, the United States Air Force/Army/Navy/Marine Corps, Fort Jackson, Congaree National Park, Westinghouse and many other professional organizations. Approximately 150 students from area high schools were interviewed by judges to determine the best of the submitted projects. Our Spring Valley students earned 62 awards! Gillian Patton was awarded the First Place Presidential Award (for females) and will compete in the International Science and Enginnering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh, PA in May. Elizabeth "Lily" Shytle earned the Third Place Presidential Award (for females) and will attend ISEF as an Observer. Please see the complete list of awards that our students earned. Congratulations to all of our students, their families, and their research teachers, Dr. Joanne Bedlek-Anslow, Mr. Dale Soblo, and Mrs. Michelle Spigner on their outstanding work!