Canterbury Excels at the 67th Thomas Alva Edison Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Canterbury students showcased their dedication and scientific excellence at the 67th Thomas Alva Edison Regional Science and Engineering Fair and the Inventors Fair, bringing home an impressive array of awards, scholarships, and special recognitions. These students devoted countless hours—many even sacrificing their holiday break—to conduct their experimental research, and their hard work paid off in both the Senior and Junior Divisions.
Senior Division
Inventors Fair
Anayah C. ’27 & Natalia R. ’27 – First Place for their grade level & FGCU Scholarship
Science Fair
Liya B. ’27 & Lauren S. ’27 – Third Place Category Award; American Association of University Women Emerging Scholar Special Award
Jessica M. ’25 – Third Place Category Award; AIM Engineering & Survey Special Award Anayah C. ’27 & Natalia R. ’27 – Second Place Category Award; American Association of University Women Special Award Chris M. ’25 – Second Place Category Award; CSN Special Award Julia K. ’27 & Mahi P. ’27 – Second Place Category Award; Eco Adventure-Fun on the Water sponsored by Pure FL Special Award; Water Environment Federation/Stockholm Junior Water Prize Ari K. ’27 – Second Place Category Award; U.S. Metric Association Special Award
Junior Division
Inventors Fair
Dhira S. ’29 – First Place Grand Award (third consecutive year!); Invitation to ride in the Edison Junior Parade; $4,000 Collaboratory Scholarship
Science Fair
Suditi C. ’29 – First Runner-Up Best in Fair; First Place Category Award (Cellular and Molecular Biology); State Science Fair Qualifier; FGCU Academic Scholarship Award; USAE for International Development Award Evan B. ’29 – Second Runner-Up Best in Fair; First Place Category Award (Environmental Engineering); State Science Fair Qualifier; FGCU Academic Scholarship Award; US Air Force Special Award; Scientists Society for SWFL Special Award Dhira S. ’29 – Second Place Category Award (Engineering); US Air Force Special Award; AIM Engineering Special Award Ryan E. ’31 – Honorable Mention (Engineering)
These students represented Canterbury with distinction, earning multiple awards, scholarships, and cash prizes. Congratulations to all of them for their outstanding achievements—we can't wait to see what they accomplish next year!