2020 - 66th Annual Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair
GSDSEF 2020 AWARDS RESULTS
This page will continue to be updated with results and information from the GSDSEF and Affiliate Fair results. (Last updated: February 17, 2021)
See Regeneron Science Talent Search and
Broadcom MASTERS results below.
2020 Information and Student Exhibitors Directory
The online version of the 2020 Information and Student Exhibitors Directory has been updated to include student exhibitors whose applications were received after the print deadline.
Congratulations to our Grand Award Winners and Runners Up this year at the 2020 Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair!
SENIOR DIVISION GRAND AWARDS
Senior Division Life Science Grand Awards
Senior Division Physical Science Grand Awards
Senior Division Life Science Runners-Up Grand Awards
Senior Division Physical Science Runners-Up Grand Awards
The Taiwan Award - A Grand Prize awarded by a Professional Society
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JUNIOR DIVISION GRAND AWARDS
Junior Division Life Science Grand Awards
Junior Division Physical Science Grand Awards
Junior Division Life Science Runners-Up Grand Awards
Junior Division Physical Science Runners-Up Grand Awards
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NEWS UPDATE: February 13, 2021
REGENERON SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH
Two San Diego students have been named finalists in the prestigious 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search.
The talent search is sponsored by the Society for Science & the Public and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., and is the nation’s oldest science and math competition for high school seniors. It provides students a national stage to present original research and celebrates their hard work and novel discoveries. Scholars were chosen based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise. The top 40 finalists chosen from 1,760 entrants based on their projects’ scientific rigor and their potential to become world-changing scientists and leaders. Each Top 40 finalist receives at least $25,000, and the top 10 awards range from $40,000 to $250,000. Students in the Top 300 and their schools are awarded $2,000 each.
Top 40 Finalists
Jessie Gan, 17, Gr. 12, San Diego Jewish Academy
Project Title: Predicting Metastasis with a Novel Biophysical Cell-Adhesion Force Technique
Jeffrey Wang, 17, Gr. 12, of The Bishop’s School
Project Title: Systematic Method to Identify Significant Changes in 3D Genome Compartmentalization Across Multiple Cell Lines
Top 300 Finalists:
Sanjana Gurram, 17, Gr. 12, Westview High School, San Diego, Poway Unified School District.
Project Title: Optimization of Plant Cellulose to Create a Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Oil Spill Sorbent
Emily Tianshi, 17, Gr. 12, The Cambridge School, San Diego.
Project Title: Biomimicking Torrey Pine Needles: Atmospheric Moisture Harvesting Through Alternating Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Micro-Patterns
NEWS UPDATE: September 30, 2020
Broadcom MASTERS 2020 Results
The 2020 Broadcom MASTERS had 3,476 applicants from 34 states, plus Puerto Rico from which the top 300 were selected. The top 30 finalists was then chosen from this select pool to compete for more than $100,000 in awards and prizes.
The top 30 finalists will compete in the first ever Virtual Broadcom MASTERS from October 16-21, participating in team challenges in addition to being judged on their science research projects. The finalists include 14 girls and 16 boys covering 16 states and representing 29 schools. All Top 30 finalists receive a $500 cash award and will compete for over $100,000 in prizes.
TOP 30 Finalist:
Agastya Sridharan - 8th Grade, Thurgood Marshall Middle School, San Diego, California
Project Title: Quantifying the Impact of Search-Order Bias on Voting Preferences Using a Simulated Web Environment
TOP 300 Finalists:
Arjun Chatha, Grade: 8th, The Rhoades School, Encinitas;
Project Title: Fall Detection: Using Artificial Intelligence to Help the Elderly
Daniel Hotz, Grade: 8th, Mount Helix Academy, La Mesa;
Project Title: Think Before You Drink: Testing Effective Electrolyte Solution
Jennine Manalo, Grade: 8th, Saint Rita’s Catholic School, San Diego;
Project Title: Generating Energy from Sewage Water Flow
Tejas Ravi, Grade: 7th, The Rhoades School, Encinitas;
Project Title: The Effects of Various Wavelengths on Rod Activity
Bhadra Rupesh, Grade: 8th, The Rhoades School, Encinitas;
Project Title: Evaluating Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the Correlation of Phenotypes to Type 2 Diabetes
Agastya Sridharan, Grade: 8th, Thurgood Marshall Middle School, San Diego;
Project Title: Quantifying the Impact of Search-Order Bias on Voting Preferences Using a Simulated Web Environment
Kyle Tianshi, Grade: 8th, The Cambridge School, San Diego;
Project Title: Raspberry Pi Powered Microscopic Particle Detector Using Laser Microscopy and Image Processing
NEWS UPDATE: March 23, 2020 -- The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 ISEF due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Although our students will not be able to compete on the world stage where GSDSEF students always do extremely well, we congratulate these students for their extraordinary work and research, as well as ALL students who participated in the 2020 GSDSEF.
2020 GSDSEF Highlights
In the 66th Annual Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair, we had
- over 880 students who submitted projects to be screened into the GSDSEF and over 700 were recommended to participate in the Fair
- 574 total students who applied and were accepted into the 2020 GSDSEF
- 3 options to be judged (available this year only) - 1) be judged in person, 2) set up their display boards and send in a video for judging, 3) be judged only by their display board and notebook
- 250 – 300 judges who decided the Categorical Place Awards in 16 categories of projects with displays present, by interviewing students in person, and/or reading notebooks and display boards, and, if submitted, viewing videos
- 16 6th graders judged for the first time in the GSDSEF
- 336 Individual Projects and 53 Team Projects were judged in Junior Division
- 106 Individual Projects and 6 Team Projects were judged in Senior Division
- 79 Professional Societies and ISEF Affiliates who gave awards and scholarships
- 245 Professional Society Awards and Special Awards given to participants totaling over $24,000
- 89 students nominated for the California Science and Engineering Fair
- 55 students nominated for Broadcom MASTERS
- AND... an ELEMENTARY SHOWCASE with students who had won top awards in their school (see below!)
SPECIAL AWARDS LISTS:
Each Professional Society handles their awards differently. In most cases, the Professional Society contacts the winners of their awards directly within a few weeks of the Fair.
Unfortunately, the 2020 California Science and Engineering Fair has been canceled due to COVID19 concerns. However, we congratulate these students for being nominated to participate in the CSEF.
Junior Division Place Awards:
Senior Division Place Awards:
Place Awards by Grade Level:
Note: This chart is based on all students (individual and team members) as team project members may in different grade levels that had project displays during judging.
CATEGORY AWARDS LISTS
Although the Awards Ceremony had been canceled due to COVID-19, you can view the virtual Awards Ceremony presentation:
AWARD CEREMONY SLIDES:
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GRAND AWARDS 
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SPECIAL AWARDS 
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1st Place Awards 
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2nd Place Awards 
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3rd Place Awards 
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4th Place Awards 
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Professional Society Awards 
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ELEMENTARY SHOWCASE
This year was the first Elementary Showcase at the GSDSEF. Four students from Johnson Magnet School for STEM showcased their projects at the 2020 GSDSEF and had the opportunity to share their research with judges. These students had won the top awards at their school.
Environmental Sciences & Management:
- Braylon Robinson, Grade 5, Teacher: Mr. Hickenbottom, STEM Specialist: Dr. Weinshanker
Plant Science:
- Auria Younger, Grade 4, Teacher: Mr. Smith, STEM Specialist: Dr. Weinshanker
Product Testing/Consumer Science:
- Giovanni Bello, Grade 3, Teacher: Mrs. Teshara-Tartt, STEM Specialist: Dr. Weinshanker
- Alessandra Banuelos, Grade 3, Teacher: Mrs. Anderson, STEM Specialist: Dr. Weinshanker
Elementary Showcase - Future GSDSEF Student Exhibitors
2020 GSDSEF Teachers of the Year
Congratulations
- Junior Division - Gina Saclauso-Caro, Chula Vista Middle School
- Senior Division - Rajshree Mudaliar, Pacific Ridge High School
The Board of Directors and Management Committee would like to thank the following schools and their teachers/advisors of San Diego and Imperial Counties for their commitment to and support of students and their research in science, technology, engineering and math in the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair.
Teacher Directory:
