The Department of Education has announced the winners of the High School Science Symposium held December 5.
The Science Symposium is a STEAM program that encourages students to conduct original research in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
A total of 32 students submitted research papers, which were reviewed by off-island scientists and university faculty. They selected the top 10 finalists to present on symposium day before local judges. Because some entries were tied, a total of 16 students made the finalists list, and all presented their papers at the symposium.
Winners:
1st – Yoon Seo Pyo, Pacific Horizon School
2nd – Kim Garcia, Faasao Marist
3rd – Alana Joserose, Pacific Horizon School
4th – Tuita Rarotonga, Leone
5th – Rachel Park, Manumalo Academy
6th – Maude Faumuina, Manumalo Academy
7th – Christie Park, Manumalo Academy
8th – Ida Dewees, Tafuna
9th – Kalei Satele, Tafuna
10th – Ulalei Lotu, Leone High School and Liezi Anna Villarica, Pacific Horizon School
11th – Jaceyline Silva, Manumalo Academy
12th – Charlize Folau, Manumalo Academy
13th – Manuia Joyce Vaouli Pacific Horizon School
14th – Raver Jay Inductivo, Manumalo Academy
15th – Luse Tamata, Tafuna
Usually the top students attend the Pacific Science Symposium for Science and Sustainability coordinated by the Hawaii Academy of Science; however, the Hawaii symposium is currently suspended.
