Published March 21, 2025
MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe hosted the 71st annual Region III Science and Engineering Fair on February 28, 2025. The fair featured
85 projects from 106 students representing nine schools across the region. First-place
winners in each division were eligible to compete in the state fair. The event provides students with an opportunity to hone their science skills and connect
with peers to share what they are learning.
“It’s exciting to see these young students enjoying science activities and showcasing
their creativity and hard work,” said Science Fair Committee Co-Chair and ULM Assistant
Professor of Mathematics Dr. Jane Ji. “It’s also great to see our ULM faculty from
science programs generously donate their time to serve as judges for the science fair,
showing young local students that there is a place for them to grow at ULM,” she added.
The ULM Science Fair Committee members include Telitha Doke (Chair), Dr. Jane Ji (Co-Chair),
Cody Baxter, Dr. David Hare, Dr. Faisal Kaleem, Pam Martin, and Audrey Morris.
Judges for the fair included ULM faculty members Dr. Paul Wiedemeier, Timothy McMahan,
Paul Rojas, Dr. Ahmad Kabir, Stephanie Olmstead, Dr. John Rakus, Dr. Siva Murru, Dr.
Ken Leppert, Trevor Meldor, Dr. Srinvas Garlapati, Dr. Courtney Harris, Dr. Leigh
Hersey, Dr. Faisal Kaleem, and Dr. David Hare.
ULM Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Mark Arant welcomed the participants
to the ULM Campus. Director of the School of Sciences Dr. Anne Case Hanks presented
the award ceremony and Melinda Matthews served as the stage master.
First-place winners in the Junior Division (Grades 5-8) were Bella Eneman, Ainsley
Leaumont, Ritter Benedetto, Lane Taylor, Beau Beasinger, Harrison Tarver, Ilivia Wiggins,
Kensleigh Wiggins, Landry Jones, Mack Woods, Caleb Moore, Arryn Wollerson, Tate Wade,
Brad Donias, Lily Wood, Maarit Nguyen, and Sienna Roy.
First-place winners in the Senior Division (Grades 9-12) were Kenya Brown, Angel-Shyleecia
Hogg, and Phoebe Hill.
For more information about the Annual Region III Science Fair, visit ulm.edu/sciences/sciencefair.
