AMMON — While many science teachers feel like they have to put in a lot of work to get their students to participate, Hillcrest High School junior Lindsey Holtom’s instructor just had to set her up and watch her go. And go she did. She recently won the “Best of Fair” award at the Eastern […]
Local students earn top honors at Idaho Science & Engineering Fairs
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Hillcrest High School junior Lindsey Holtom earned Best of Fair at the 2021 Eastern Idaho Science and Engineering Fair. Her project was among 110 entries that 150 students statewide presented at the fifth annual Idaho Science & Engineering Fairs, which the Idaho STEM Action Center staged virtually throughout March.
Holtom s project, Developing Bacteria from Public Places, also earned EISEF s Best in Category in Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences, a Category Gold award, and a special award from the U.S. Air Force.
On top of earning serious bragging rights, Holtom and five other Best in Fair winners (one each from two other regions and three at-large winners) will represent Idaho at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May.