Dear Friends,
Last week the TCS 8th grade students along with a few 7th grade students competed in the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. This regional competition challenges students to research, design, and present innovative, real-world solutions to panels of judges who are professionals in their respective fields. GSDSEF as it is also known, encourages young scientists to explore their interests and apply their talents.
198 Junior Division (7th-9th grade) student exhibitors submitted projects from 24 schools across San Diego County. Every one of our students who submitted a project had the honor of being accepted and most chose to compete.
All of our competing students placed in their categories and five qualified for Broadcom MASTERS, a nationwide premier middle school science and engineering fair competition.
This is thanks to the dedication of Diana and her ability to guide and inspire her students.
2022 Awards
Grand Award Winner – Life Sciences,
Broadcom MASTERS Nominee
California Science and Engineering Fair (State) Nominee
1st Award Junior Division – Plant Sciences
Kai M., The Effect of Kelp Fertilizer on Eruca Sativa
Grand Award Runner-Up – Physical Sciences
Broadcom MASTERS Nominee
California Science and Engineering Fair (State) Nominee
1st Award Junior Division – Engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, and Robotics
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation Junior Division – Honorable Mention
Lemelson Early Inventor Winner
Society of Women Engineers – San Diego County Section Junior Division – 1st Place
US Air Force Winner
Danielle B., Deodorant Alarm
Grand Award Runner-Up – Life Sciences
Broadcom MASTERS Nominee
California Science and Engineering Fair (State) Nominee
1st Award Junior Division – Animal Sciences
San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association Junior Division – 2nd Place
Torrey Pines Docent Society Junior Division – Honorable Mention
Ava B., The Effect of Carbon Dioxide on Dinoflagellate Bioluminescence
Broadcom MASTERS Nominee
California Science and Engineering Fair (State) Nominee
1st Award Junior Division – Engineering: Energy, Materials, & Transport
American Society of Civil Engineers Winner
Olivia P., Storm Drain Pollution Prevention Net
Broadcom MASTERS Nominee
California Science and Engineering Fair (State) Nominee
1st Award Junior Division – Engineering: Energy, Materials, & Transport
Stella M., Portable Wheelchair Ramp
California Science and Engineering Fair (State) Nominee,
1st Award Junior Division – Engineering: Energy, Materials, & Transport
Maria G., Camping Survival Tool
2nd Award Junior Division – Engineering: Energy, Materials, & Transport
Max B. and Atticus M., Indestructible Dog Toy
2nd Award Junior Division – Engineering: Energy, Materials, & Transport
Olivia M., Volleyball Serving Support Device
2nd Award Junior Division – Engineering: Energy, Materials, & Transport
Olivia P-C., Multus Indestructus Camping Tool
2nd Award Junior Division – Product Testing
Mia S. and Simon K., The Effect of Paper Towel Brand on Absorbency
Society of Women Engineers – San Diego County Section Junior Division – 3rd Place,
3rd Award Junior Division – Electrical, Mechanical, and Robotics
Hannah H., A Model of a Self-Producing Solar and Kinetic Energy Town
3rd Award Junior Division – Animal Sciences
McKayla M., The Effect of Light and Dark on the Speed Mice Complete a Maze
3rd Award Junior Division – Computer Science and Systems Software
Sachin P., Soccer Penalty Kick Shootout Code
4th Award Junior Division – Earth and Environmental Sciences
Thea H., The Effect of Carbon Dioxide versus Nitrogen Dioxide on Ocean pH
We are, needless to say, very proud of all of our scientists and Diana for their extraordinary work in the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair 2022.
Warmly,
John Fowler
Head of School