Joshua Henry ('21) and Travis Elmore ('22), both of Slidell, place in senior division
Due to COVID-19, the state science fair was conducted in a virtual capacity this year. LSMSA had five students, within three projects, compete.
Joshua Henry ('21), pictured left, and Travis Elmore ('22), both of Slidell, placed third in the senior division in Biochemistry with their project titled "Absorbance and Denaturation."
Other LSMSA students to compete at the state level were all Natchitoches residents. They were Gloria Church ('21), Tum-Tum Adeleye ('22), and Maggie Wheat ('21).
Unfortunately, due to the virtual setting, the competition could not include the 1:1 interviews as previously planned - a major component of the competition and one in which LSMSA students do very well.
"Not having the 1:1 interviews with judges really through a kink into things," said Dr. Michele Stover, Chemistry Instructor at LSMSA.
Originally planned to be hosted at LSU, all participants will be mailed a certificate of participation and t-shirt after LSU reopens. Winners will also receive their awards by mail.
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is the preeminent state-supported residential high school with competitive admissions for Louisiana's high-achieving, highly-motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a public school, there is no tuition to attend, and assistance from the LSMSA Foundation ensures the program is available to all qualifying students regardless of family financial need.