MTSEF Experiences Success at ISEF!

For the first time, the Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair (MTSEF) was able to send 5 projects to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona! These seven finalists experienced the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition. In addition to presenting their research projects to judges and guests from around the globe, they traded pins with their fellow finalists, enjoyed an exclusive night at Chase Field, and attended Symposia with influential scientists.

Some of the MTSEF finalists enjoying time with their friends in the outfield at Chase Field for the ISEF City Event following judging!

Among the many highlights of the event, two finalists stood out for their exceptional achievements. Parker Nunnery earned a $3000 special award from the National Anti-Vivisection Society for her project: Regulation of the PPARγ Pathway in Lung Cancer. Read more about her award here.

Parker (far left) with the other NAVS award winners.

Evalyn Ujwok's project, The Cognitive Cost of Addictive Design, earned a 4th place award in her category. Evalyn has attended ISEF twice as a finalist from the MTSEF.

Evalyn with her research project at ISEF.

At ISEF, the MTSEF Official Party met with Co-Founder, President, and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron, George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD. We are grateful for the continued support of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals as a fair sponsor and their efforts to advance STEM education across Middle Tennessee.

MTSEF with Co-Founder, President, and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron, George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD

These remarkable accomplishments underscore MTSEF's commitment to fostering scientific excellence and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

Photos in this article are courtesy The Society for Science.