The NWA LISA Academy District Science Fair was a testament to our students' creativity, scientific inquiry, and academic excellence. Held on the elementary LISA Rogers-Bentonville campus, this year’s event brought together students, educators, and community leaders to celebrate the power of STEM-C (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Computer Science) education. The event highlighted LISA Academy's commitment to preparing today's learners to become tomorrow's leaders.

Celebrating Excellence in Science

The district science fair featured many projects demonstrating students’ ingenuity and commitment to addressing real-world challenges. Attendees were inspired by our young scientists' innovative approaches and rigorous research.

Prominent VIPs in attendance included members of the LISA Academy Board and Eric Higgins, who lent their support and encouragement to the participants. The awards ceremony featured an inspiring keynote address by Ibrahim Suid, Software Product Manager at Walmart Global Tech. As a proud LISA North High alum, his speech resonated with students, encouraging them to pursue their STEM-C passions.

Recognizing Outstanding Achievements

We are proud to announce the winners, whose projects will advance to represent LISA Academy at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NWARSEF) on March 7th:

High School

● 1st Place: Musa Alamat

● 2nd Place: Charlotte Bollinger/ Hendrix Smith

● 3rd Place: Abhishek Arumugam

 
Eighth Grade

● 1st Place: Kendrick Anderson/Ryker Ericksen

● 2nd Place: Alejandra Carrillo

● 3rd Place: Kaylee Zaldana-Flores

 
Seventh Grade

● 1st Place: Mia Alvarado

● 2nd Place: Rylee Mcleod

● 3rd Place: Adinat Sreejith

 
Sixth Grade

● 1st Place: Shristi Pejaver

● 2nd Place: Pavithra Santhosh Nair

● 3rd Place: Robert Becknell/Jacob Gallop

 
Fifth Grade

● 1st Place: Tatjana Dhoostelaere/Evelynn Antoine

● 2nd Place: Piper Culpepper

● 3rd Place: Girivar Bhattad

Fourth Grade

● 3rd Place: Meadow Rechtfertig

● 2nd Place: William Rhames/ Cashel Collins

● 1st Place: Dhisha Karthik/Evah Archer

A Hub for STEM-C Excellence

The NWA LISA Academy District Science Fair exemplifies our district’s mission to foster a deep love for science and innovation. Events like these not only provide students with opportunities to showcase their knowledge but also prepare them for success in higher education and beyond. By engaging with professionals and receiving recognition for their efforts, our students gain invaluable inspiration and motivation to excel.

Looking Ahead

We extend our best wishes as they prepare for NWARSEF on March 7th. Their work represents the incredible talent at LISA Academy and the bright future of STEM-C in Northwest Arkansas.

Stay connected with the Rogers-Lowell Chamber blog for more updates on LISA Academy’s achievements and events. Together, we are shaping the leaders of tomorrow through education and innovation.