2022 Contra Costa County Science Fair

County Students Competed in the 2022 CCCSEF
Posted on 04/22/2022
Contra Costa County Science FairPLEASANT HILL, Calif. – Student scientists recently competed for the opportunity to represent Contra Costa County in state, national and international science contests. More than 100 students submitted projects for judging at the Contra Costa County Science and Engineering Fair (CCCSEF) in March. Of those, 18 were selected to compete in the California Science Fair and three projects will represent CCCSEF at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair in May. Two projects in the Junior Division Grant Sweepstakes became eligible to compete at the Broadcom MASTERS Middle School National Science Fair in the fall.

“We are proud to partner with CCCSEF, which fosters students’ inventiveness and encourages innovation,” Contra Costa County Office of Education Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey said. “The real-world applications and the opportunity to speak with professionals already in the field make this an invaluable experience. Congratulations to all of the participants and a special thank you to those who will represent this county at the state, national and international science fairs.”

Each March, young scientists and engineers have the opportunity to do hands-on research and showcase their STEM skills and compete in the CCCSEF. The competition was held virtually again this year due to COVID restrictions. Submitted student projects were evaluated by 86 industry partners.

Students competed in six different categories: behavioral sciences, biology, engineering, environmental sciences, math/computer sciences, physical sciences. After selecting a category, entries must include a research plan or project summary, and conduct science/engineering experiments. Students were to submit a Project Board displaying the question, hypothesis, research or project background, procedure or project results including data and the conclusion. The students were also required to provide a two-minute video accompanying the project that explains the project.


SENIOR DIVISION GRAND SWEEPSTAKES Winners (Grades 9-12)
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR Finalists, May 7-13, 2022

Neel Kondapalli, Dougherty Valley High School, 10th Grade, Biology
“A Deep Learning Approach to Detection of Metastasis in H&E-Stained Lymph Node Sections”

Shikha Kathrani, Dougherty Valley High School, 11th Grade, Biology
“Prediction of Genetic Predisposition to Isoniazid-Induced Hepatic Steatosis via Computational Analysis of Genetic Biomarkers”

Jill Seater, Campolindo High School, Engineering, 10th Grade, Engineering
“Food Deserts: Developing a Self-Sustaining Greenhouse”


JUNIOR DIVISION GRAND SWEEPSTAKES Winners (Grades 7-8)
Broadcom MASTERS Middle School National Science Fair, Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2022

Rahul Gopalasetty & Soumit Buddhala, Windemere Ranch Middle School, 7th Grade, Environmental, “Shocking Mud”

Ananya Raghu & Anisha Raghu, Windmere Ranch Middle School, 8th Grade, Math/Computer Science, “AI, Brute Force or Human: Who is the best at Connect Four?”


CALIFORNIA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
Amelia Rollins, Northcreek Academy, 8th Grade, Behavioral
Bilva Vedamurthy, Monte Vista High School, 10th Grade, Behavioral
Ajay Reddy, Las Lomas High School, 9th Grade, Biological
Neel Kondapalli, Dougherty Valley High School, 10th Grade, Biology
Shikha Kathrani, Dougherty Valley High School, 11th Grade, Biology
Jyothikaa Ramann, Dougherty Valley High School, 12th Grade, Biological
Jonas Desyatnik, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, 7th Grade, Engineering
Lucas Katz-Carreno, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate, 8th Grade, Engineering
Krisha Singhani, Monte Vista High School, 9th Grade, Engineering
Jill Seater, Campolindo High School, 10th Grade, Engineering
Rahul Gopalasetty & Soumit Buddhala, Windemere Ranch Middle School, 7th Grade, Environmental
Kellen Hurrey, California High School, 9th Grade, Environmental
Harsha Pillarisetti, Dougherty Valley High School, 10th Grade, Environmental
Rohan Siva, Dougherty Valley High School, 11th Grade, Environmental
Ananya Raghu & Anisha Raghu, Windmere Ranch Middle School, 8th Grade, Math/Computer Science
Neel Redkar, Dougherty Valley High School, 11th Grade, Match/Science
William Lee, Deer Valley High School, 10th Grade, Physical
Joshua Odiase, Deer Valley High School, 11th Grade, Physical


BROADCOMM MASTERS FINALISTS
Rahul Gopalasetty & Soumit Buddhala, Windmere Ranch Middle School, 7th Grade, Environmental
Ananya Raghu & Anisha Raghu, Windmere Ranch Middle School, 7th Grade, Math/Computer Science
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