Local students are winners in State Dept of Health Youth Science Contest

Shorecrest High School students dominated the State Department of Health Youth Science Contest, winning multiple awards in health science and science communication categories. This competition allowed high school students throughout Washington to analyze local health and environmental data while developing their scientific and communication abilities. A panel of experts from the Department of Health reviewed submissions based on their relevance to health and equity, subject matter, and overall presentation. Shorecrest students earned 1st place in the health science category with their project "Lead in School Drinking Water" by Beza Mersa and Alexander H. , and in science communication with "What’s in Your Water?

A Wake-Up Call for Our Schools" by Immanuel Wolde and Aazmeer Uddin. King's School also achieved a 1st place award for their project addressing obesity prevention. Other notable entries included a tie for 2nd place in science communication for "Skin Cancer" by Imaan Khalid and Binderiya Bayarsaikhan, and a 3rd place project on wildfire smoke. The winning projects can be viewed on the WTN website, which aims to enhance public access to health data. This contest highlights the importance of engaging youth in health and environmental issues to promote equity across Washington State.