PWCS students pose for a group photo at the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair

Adding to the great success of PWCS students at the 2024 Prince William-Manassas Science and Engineering Fair, several PWCS students had impressive showings at the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair this school year.

PWCS was represented by 35 students and 16 projects at the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair.

Three student projects received honors at the statewide competition.

Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair

Animal Sciences – First Place

Isabelle Hoover, Lauren Kim and Zainab Soofi, students at the Governor's School @ Innovation Park, standing in front of their project (The Effect of Anthropogenic Vibrations on the Behaviors and Development of Artemia salina) at the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair

  • Isabelle Hoover, The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park
  • Lauren Kim, Patriot High School and The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park
  • Zainab Soofi, Patriot High School and The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park

Chemistry – Honorable Mention

  • Andrew Funk, The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park
  • Sofia Wojcik, The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park

Plant Sciences – Honorable Mention

  • Yassine Lahbabi, The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park
  • Braxton McDaniel, Potomac High School and The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park
  • Ibtihaz Sparsha, Gar-Field High School and The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park