Thirteen Episcopal Honors Science Seminar students competed at the Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair on February 10, bringing home an impressive collection of awards and a combined total of nearly $1,000 in cash prizes. Eight students were selected to advance to the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair in late March.
The students demonstrated excellence across multiple scientific disciplines, earning recognition in botany, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, microbiology, space science, and zoology.
First Place Winners:
Blaire Massey ’27 took first place in Botany
Penny Phillips ’28 earned first place in Chemistry and was selected to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair
Gregory Scales ’27 claimed first place in Engineering and was also recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers for excellence in electrical and electronic engineering
Sarina Tangyingyong ’28 secured first place in Microbiology and received the UF College of Agriculture and Life Sciences award for best project related to agriculture and natural resources
Liza Haley ’27 won first place in Space Science
Lilly McCoy ’26 earned first place in Zoology and received the prestigious Marion Zeiner Women in STEM Award, which recognizes a junior or senior female who demonstrates strong scientific reasoning and thorough, logical design in solving a STEM-related problem.
Additional Award Winners:
Evelyn Carroll ’27 – Second place in Botany and UF College of Agriculture and Life Sciences award
Abby Phillips ’28 – Society of American Military Engineers Honorable Mention and Haskell Construction Award
James Rinaman ’26 – Jacksonville Shell Club Excellence in Marine Science award
Trey Morales ’26 – Second place in Microbiology
Kaitlyn Poe ’27 – Jacksonville University Scholarship
The Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair brings together the region’s top student scientists and engineers to showcase innovative research projects. Episcopal’s strong showing reflects the rigorous preparation and mentorship provided through the Honors Science Seminar program.