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2024 Worcester Regional Science Fair Results

March 11, 2024
Twelve Mass Academy juniors advanced from the STEM Fair to compete in the 69th Worcester Regional Science and Engineering Fair (Region II) on March 8th. Congratulations to the following students who will compete in the Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF) on April 5th at Gillette Stadium. Grand Prize winners qualify to enter the ISEF Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

Grand Prize Award Winner and ISEF Representative

Kayla Vallecillo
Minimizing Fuel-Oxidizer Mixture Inhomogeneities in Rotating Detonation Engines


1st Place Award Winner

Nicholas Giza
A Novel Water-based Cooling Approach to Increase Solar Panel Efficiency


3rd Place Award Winners

Kruthi Gundu
Investigating Genetic Variability in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis to Identify Patient-Specific Treatment with Antioxidants

Palak Yadav
Using MicroRNA Expression and Pathway Modeling to Noninvasively Detect Gynecologic Diseases

Samhitha Bodangi
Analyzing HLA sequences to Predict Organ Rejection and Find Targets for Precise Immunosuppression

Anika Karre
Examining Enhanced Komagataeibacter Hansenii Production via Unconventional Food Waste


Honorable Mention Awards

Lindsey Paradise
Designing and Testing a Gamified App to Increase the Volume and Accuracy of Household Recycling

Shaurya Patni
Utilizing Methotrexate and Dimethyl Fumarate on the STING Pathway Modulation to Alleviate Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease

Megan Ashun
Solar Powered UV-C LED Water Sterilizer
Mass Life Science Center Award

Vasudevan Lakshmanan
Simulating and Developing A Solar Tracking Solar Cell Attachment For Residential Areas


Sophia Caramanica and Charuvi Singh will also be eligible to compete in MSEF as direct entries.

Click here to view the complete list of 2024 WRSEF Region II High School Fair Winners.

Congratulations to all students who have worked hard throughout this process. Thank you to the seniors and parents who have provided support throughout the year. Your feedback and encouragement made a huge difference.

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