The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) held its 59th annual 59th annual Rio Grande Valley Regional Science and Engineering Fair recently. The top three winners in the senior division at the RGV Regional Science and Engineering Fair will go on to represent the region at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona this May.
Pictured left to right are Pablo Vidal, Grand Champion, UTRGV Mathematics & Science Academy; Dr. Mahmoud Quweider, UTRGV associate dean of Outreach and Online Programs, College of Engineering and Computer Sciences; and Samya Ahsan, first runner-up, UTRGV Mathematics & Science Academy. Not pictured is Valeria Stevens, second runner-up, McAllen High School. (Courtesy Photo)
According to UTRGV News, more than 550 projects were submitted by students representing 60 schools from school districts across the Valley.
“The science and engineering fair was a great gathering of our bright, thoughtful and creative students, who did an awesome job displaying how talented they are, and how engaged they are in the STEM fields and in trying to come up with the next wave of innovations that will shape our future,” Quweider said. “I was impressed with the students and their work and congratulate all the students who participated.”
For a complete list of winners and photos from the RGV Science Fair, please visit https://www.utrgv.edu/regional-science-fair/index.htm.
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