The South Plains Regional Science Fair, held at Texas Tech University, brought together students from elementary to high school to showcase their science and engineering projects. Top performers earned the opportunity to advance to state and national competitions, with awards recognizing excellence in research and innovation. The fair emphasizes the importance of STEM education, highlighting the scientific method and engineering design process.
Five students from Frenship High School’s Scientific Research and Design class participated in the regional fair after working on their projects since the beginning of the school year. The hands-on course allowed them to apply the scientific method by designing experiments, analyzing data, and presenting their findings. With a focus on real-world applications and ethical considerations, the class encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for future STEM opportunities.
“These students are showcasing months of dedicated work,” said James Holloway, the Science Research and Design teacher. “They learned the scientific method not just by reading about it but by doing it. They focus on real-world applications and ethical considerations, proving themselves to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers."
Below are the FHS Regional Science Fair participants and their placements.
Danielle Duff - Material Science Category
- Placement: 2nd Place overall for 12th grade, advancement to state competition
- Accolades: Recommendation from the Naval Academy, $500 scholarship to Texas Tech
- Project: Duff built a Geodesic Dome to demonstrate structure in different environments.
Theodore Bordeos - Robotics Category
- Placement: 1st Place
- Accolades: $1000 and $75 scholarship to Texas Tech
- Project: Bordeos built a mechanism inside of a BB-8 droid that would allow it to move like the droid in the Star Wars movie.
Azariah Barnes - Physical Biomedical Category
- Placement: 2nd Place
- Project: Barnes built a low-cost prosthetics hand using 3D printing.
Jaleigh Hudzeitz – Biological Category
- Placement: 2nd place
- Project: Hudzeitz researched the Perchlorates in drinking water.
Weston Rasco – Physical Category
- Placement: 3rd Place
- Accolades: South Plains Electrical Award $100
- Project: Rasco built a Magnetic Generator.
Congratulations students!