Regional students recognized as Finalists at the 2026 Regeneron ISEF

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the Society for Science announced the winners of the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), featuring more than 1,700 young scientists representing over 60 countries, regions, and territories. The prestigious international competition was held May 9–15 in Phoenix, AZ, and we had many from our region who can be considered among the world’s top young scientific researchers. 

A few Highlights:

Washington-Liberty sophomores Margaret Saperstein and Orgil Soronzonbold were first in their category, and H-B Woodlawn junior Janak Vasisht, was also a recognized finalist from Arlington.

Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz.  

Winners of category awards included:

High School National Finalists representing Invention Virginia / Invention DC

 

Five high school teams (14 inventors total) have been selected to represent Virginia and DC at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan in June!

Invention Virginia / Invention DC - Middle School National Finalists

 

Five middle school inventors have been selected to represent Virginia and DC at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan in June!

Invention Virginia / Invention DC - Elementary School National Finalists

Eight elementary inventors have been selected to represent Virginia and DC at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan in June!

Ecosystem support for Arlington Public Schools, Northern Virginia Community College, and Virginia Tech

The Virginia Department of Education STEM leaders recognized the collaboration between the Career, Technical and Adult Education Office of Arlington Public Schools, the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College, and Virginia Tech's, D.C. area Technical Education and Workforce Development programs with 2026 support for efforts to promote innovate STEM opportunities for all students.

Arlington Career Center Culinary students receive top honors

Arlington Career Center students competed at the Virginia ProStart Competition and brought home top honors, with first-place finishes for Alena Zabler and Ximena Puican Vela.

Their hard work, talent and professionalism on the competition floor made the entire APS community proud.

Volunteers needed: Regional Invention Virginia / Invention DC Expo - April 18 - Alexandria

A few hours can make a lasting impact! 

Join us on April 18 at the Invention Virginia NoVA Regional Expo and be a part of a student inventor's journey!

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