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FORT BEND ISD (April 2, 2026) - Elementary students from across Fort Bend ISD who advanced from their campus science fairs showcased their projects at the District Science Fair, held at Wheeler Fieldhouse.

The following students earned top honors in their respective categories:

Life Science

1st Place: How Greenhouse-like Conditions Affect Plant Growth & Health, Eshaan Monday - Sullivan Elementary

2nd Place: Clean Water for a Better World, Hayden Tran - Lakeview Elementary

3rd Place: Soccer Ball Science, Sophia Farooq - Ferguson Elementary

3rd Place: How Do Acids & Bases React, Agustin Bhatt - Ferguson Elementary

Earth & Space Science

1st Place: Rooted Against Runoff, Radhan Pradhan - Settler's Way Elementary

2nd Place: Does the Type of Soil Affect How Much Water is Held, Johanna Varghese - Leonetti Elementary

3rd Place: Bright Cities & Faint Stars, Sarah Nguyen - Sugar Mill Elementary

Physical Science

1st Place: Warm Ball vs. Cold Ball — Which Pickleball Bounces Higher, Hannah Elackatt & Noah Elackatt - Leonetti Elementary

2nd Place: Black Ink, Hidden Colors, Skylar Bassett - Brazos Bend Elementary

3rd Place: Aqua Clean, Philip Lupescu - Quail Valley Elementary

3rd Place: The Mento & Soda Reaction, John Shah - Oakland Elementary

Engineering

1st Place: How to Set Up Harps Faster, Ethan Young - Sullivan Elementary

2nd Place: Solar Powered House Vs. Wind Powered House, Gabriela Maciel - Jordan Elementary

3rd Place: AI Powered Sign Language Translator, Omar Kinadiyil - Schiff Elementary

Special Awards

FBISD Engineering Innovation Award

Solar Powered House Vs Wind Powered House, Gabriela Maciel - Jordan Elementary

FBISD Eureka Award

The Osmosis Demonstration, Vivienne Brenke - Highlands Elementary

FBISD Superintendent’s Pinnacle of Innovation Award

Solar Optimizer, Anvi Joshi - Madden Elementary