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State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida

The State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida STEM Competition is a three-day display of science project exhibits prepared by aspiring scientists and engineers in grades six through twelve. Over 900 aspiring engineers, scientists, and mathematicians across Florida compete in the SSEF STEM Competition. Students have an opportunity to win $1.2 million in awards, prizes, scholarships and internships. Thank you to all students who represented Sarasota County Schools, STEM Fair coordinators who support student research, and community partners for the success at the 68th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair

Mr. Nicholas Cox and Ms. Rylee Mulhollen have been selected to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering (ISEF) STEM Competition in Dallas, Texas May 14th – 19th.

SSEF Participant	Category / Project ID	Project Name	School	Awards
Anja Schwarzbauer	ANIM-297	Evaluating the effectiveness of the zophobas atratus superworm as a method of biodegradation for polyethylene and polypropylene plastics using a cyanobacterial supplement catalyst.	Sarasota High	4^th Place Category
Anna Smith	BMED-268	Effectiveness of antibiotics and antioxidants on the inhibition of Escherichia coli K-12 growth.	Sarasota High	1^st Place at Regional
Nicholas Cox	CMBI-269	Wastewater Treatment Chemicals' Effects on Escherichia coli WP2 pKM101 Mutation & Antibiotic Resistance Genes	Sarasota High	2^nd Place Category Regeneration Biomedical Science Award $500 cash
Anna Davis-Lunardi	CMBI-302	Observing the effect of suboptimal temperature on the behavior of Escherichia coli encapsulated inside Hydrogels	Sarasota High	Recognition (6^th Place Category)
Jessica Ritchie	CHEM-295	The Effect of BPA and Endocrine Disruptor on Phytohormones in Chlorella vulgaris	Sarasota High	4^th Place Category Lake Count Regional Science Fair $25 Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Anika Sackerlotzky	EAEV-296	The Effect of Varying Oxybenzone Concentrations on Abscisic Acid Levels in Dunaliella salina	Sarasota High	4^th Place Category
Tyler Isaacson	ENEV-270	Optimization of Paint Formulation for Antifouling Properties	Sarasota High	Honorable Mention (5^th Place Category) US Navy Research ($75 cash) Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Riley Plank	ENEV-270	Optimization of Paint Formulation for Antifouling Properties	Sarasota High	Honorable Mention (5^th Place Category) US Navy Research ($75 cash) Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Rohan Dash	MACO-155	Using Novel AI Detection Systems to Identify Skin Abnormalities	Pine View	Recognition (6^th Place Category)
Rylee Mulhollen	MICR-292	How will the population of human gut microbe Lactobacillus fermentum be affected by exposure to the macromolecules: glycerol, zein, and gliadin?	Sarasota High	1^st Place at Regional
Zachary Harshman	BMED-022	DEVELOPMENT OF A PATCH TO PROTECT CENTRAL LINES FROM WATER INTRUSION IN PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS	SSAS	Recognition (6^th Place Category) Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) $50 cash
Aadi Bhensdadia	ENGIN-157	Utilizing 3D Additive Manufacturing to Develop a Biocompatible, Customizable, and Durable Mechanical Aortic Valve	Pine View	1^st Place Category Best Overall American Society of Civil Engineers ($200 + Plaque) Tomorrowland Award ($50 cash)