Record Number of Archer Students Earn Recognition at L.A. County Science and Engineering Fair

The L.A. County Science and Engineering Fair recognized a record number of Archer Middle and Upper School students this year for their incredible scientific work.
Eighteen students brought home awards across a variety of disciplines, including Behavioral/Social Sciences, Ecology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Environmental Management. Ten students have placed 1st, 2nd, or designated 3rd in their respective categories and will be moving on to represent the School at the California State Science Fair on Tuesday, April 12; this represents Archer's highest level of participation ever in the state science fair.

See below for the full list of Archer students who received recognition at the L.A. County Science and Engineering Fair this year:
  • Middle School:
    • Sasha C.-P. ’26, Darian W. ’26, Wynter P. ’26: 3rd place in Microbiology
    • Claire D. ’26: 1st Place in Environmental Management 
    • Zoe K. ’26: 2nd Place in Ecology 
    • Lucy K. ’26: Special Award - The Office of Naval Research Naval Science Award
    • Ava M. ’26, Saskia S. ’26, and Natalie L. ’26: 1st Place in Pharmacology
    • Sheila M. ’27: Honorable Mention in Behavioral/Social Sciences 
    • Layla N. ’26: Honorable Mention in Microbiology 
    • Josie W. ’26: 
      • 1st Place in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
      • Sweepstakes Finalist: One of the top 15 projects in the entire Junior Division
  • Upper School: 
    • Anna E. ’24: 3rd Place in Animal Biology
    • Bess F. ’22: 2nd Place in Environmental Management
    • Meera M. ’23: 3rd Place in Ecology
    • Delara T. ’23: 1st Place in Behavioral/Social Sciences 
    • Lacey T. ’24: Honorable Mention in Pharmacology
    • Special Awards went to:
      • Avery F. ’22: American Meteorological Society Honorable Mention
      • Bess F. ’22: NOAA's Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award
      • Lacey T. ’24: The Office of Naval Research Naval Science Award
      • Meera M. ’23: Stockholm Junior Water Prize- Regional Water Prize Award
      • Meera M. ’23: Greater Los Angeles Teachers Science Association- Darrell Smedley Award
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