Published March 21, 2025
MONROE, LA 鈥� 51萝莉 hosted the 71st annual Region III Science and Engineering Fair on February 28, 2025. The fair featured
85 projects from 106 students representing nine schools across the region. First-place
winners in each division were eligible to compete in the state fair. The event provides students with an opportunity to hone their science skills and connect
with peers to share what they are learning. 听
鈥淚t鈥檚 exciting to see these young students enjoying science activities and showcasing
their creativity and hard work,鈥� said Science Fair Committee Co-Chair and 51萝莉 Assistant
Professor of Mathematics Dr. Jane Ji. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also great to see our 51萝莉 faculty from
science programs generously donate their time to serve as judges for the science fair,
showing young local students that there is a place for them to grow at 51萝莉,鈥� she added.
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The 51萝莉 Science Fair Committee members include Telitha Doke (Chair), Dr. Jane Ji (Co-Chair),
Cody Baxter, Dr. David Hare, Dr. Faisal Kaleem, Pam Martin, and Audrey Morris.听
Judges for the fair included 51萝莉 faculty members Dr. Paul Wiedemeier, Timothy McMahan,
Paul Rojas, Dr. Ahmad Kabir, Stephanie Olmstead, Dr. John Rakus, Dr. Siva Murru, Dr.
Ken Leppert, Trevor Meldor, Dr. Srinvas Garlapati, Dr. Courtney Harris, Dr. Leigh
Hersey, Dr. Faisal Kaleem, and Dr. David Hare. 听
51萝莉 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Mark Arant welcomed the participants
to the 51萝莉 Campus. Director of the School of Sciences Dr. Anne Case Hanks presented
the award ceremony and Melinda Matthews served as the stage master. 听
First-place winners in the Junior Division (Grades 5-8) were Bella Eneman, Ainsley
Leaumont, Ritter Benedetto, Lane Taylor, Beau Beasinger, Harrison Tarver, Ilivia Wiggins,
Kensleigh Wiggins, Landry Jones, Mack Woods, Caleb Moore, Arryn Wollerson, Tate Wade,
Brad Donias, Lily Wood, Maarit Nguyen, and Sienna Roy.听
First-place winners in the Senior Division (Grades 9-12) were Kenya Brown, Angel-Shyleecia
Hogg, and Phoebe Hill. 听
For more information about the Annual Region III Science Fair, visit . 听
