WATERLOO â DeKalb High School students won major awards in the 33rd annual Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair, which was judged virtually last week, the school announced.
Christopher Schweitzer, Sydney Hefty and Matthias Hefty were selected to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, which will be judged May 3-6 through videoconferencing.
Matthias Hefty placed first overall among freshmen in the Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair, receiving a plaque and $500 prize. His project is titled âHay Waste: The Financial Impact Due to Poor Design.â
Sydney Hefty placed third overall among seniors in the Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair, earning a plaque and $100 prize. She also received a $1,000 scholarship to attend an Indiana college for her selection as a John and Janet Davis Scholar. Her project is titled âThe Effects of Different Turbine Blade Shapes on the Output of Hydroelectric Power.â