FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 7, 2025

Arizona Science and Engineering Fair Announces Winners

Hosted by Arizona Science Center - Top Prizes Awarded to Students from  Arizona College Prep High School, ASU Prep Digital, ASU SCENE, Hamilton High School, BASIS Chandler, BASIS Peoria

PHOENIX – Arizona Science Center is proud to recognize the winners of the 2025 Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF). Held on March 27 and 28 and organized by the Science Center, AzSEF brought together first-place science fair winners from public and private schools, homeschools, and district, county, and regional competitions. Nearly 800 students from 140 schools competed for thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarships, with some also vying for a chance to attend the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair next month.

“Each of these exceptional students brought a unique blend of expertise and innovation that truly set them apart,” said Guy Labine, the Hazel A. Hare president & CEO of Arizona Science Center. “The level of dedication and creativity displayed has left me genuinely impressed and proud—words can't fully capture the admiration I feel for the outstanding efforts of all the participants."

This year, AzSEF welcomed 786 students and 558 projects from 140 schools across the state. Out of the 558 projects, the following students were selected as Best of Fair and will represent AzSEF at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio, from May 10-16, 2025.

• Shireen Arora, BASIS Chandler
• Amay Annasamudram, Arizona College Prep High School
• Ankit Annasamudram, Arizona College Prep High School
• Reese Bermeo, Arizona College Prep High School
• Tejas Dhulipalla, Paradise Valley High School
• Alex Huang, Hamilton High School
• Akshay Karthik, Hamilton High School
• Ananya Lakkaraju, Hamilton High School
• Aarna Patel, Arizona College Prep High School
• Vihaan Patel, Arizona College Prep High School
• Maatank Parashar, Paradise Valley High School
• Benny Peng, BASIS Chandler
• Siyaa Poddar, Arizona College Prep High School
• Alexander Rahman, Hamilton High School
• Mikolas Schwickert, ASU Prep Digital
• Yuvan Senthil, BASIS Peoria
• Joanna Thomas, Arizona College Prep High School
• Brad Wu, Arizona College Prep High School
• Venkat Yarlagadda, Arizona College Prep High School
• Claire Zhan, Hamilton High School

To view Best in Fair winners, click here

To view all AzSEF winners, click here. 

AzSEF builds upon the educational outreach of Arizona Science Center to nurture students’ interest and pursuit of STEM learning and provides opportunities to train teachers and school leaders in building cultures of research and inquiry, focusing on the science and engineering practices that are designed to get students “doing science” and found within the Next Generation Science Standards.

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About Arizona Science Center 

Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and exciting science programs. The Center offers programs for all ages, including Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, Teen programs, Professional Development, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A Twist. Whether onsite or at your location–get ready to embark on a hands-on STEM learning journey you’ll never forget. To learn more or to reserve tickets, visit azscience.org or call 602.716.2000.

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