Discovery Students Excel in the 2020 South Carolina Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) Written Research Paper Competition


Sixty-nine Discovery magnet students submitted research papers for the 2020 South Carolina Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) meeting, scheduled for March 28th at Furman University in Greenville, SC. While the Oral Competition had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, the written research paper competition continued as planned. Our students earned 40 awards totaling almost $1500 (see the full list here). Congratulations to all of our Discovery students for their hard work and dedication. Also, a big congratulations and thank you to these students' research teachers, Ms. Lindsey Rega, Mrs. Michelle Spigner, and Dr. Michelle Wyatt, who spent hours reading research papers, helping with experiments, and encouraging students to persevere!