MENDOCINO CO., 4/6/18 — The Mendocino County Science Fair took place March 10, and now the ten winners are preparing to compete in the statewide competition in Los Angeles on April 23 – 24. There, they will join over 900 participants from 400 schools around California to compete for $50,000 in prizes at the California Science Center, in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park.
The Mendocino County science fair showcased 183 projects from 250 students in grades 3 – 12 from 23 different schools. Although the top ten projects will be advancing to the state finals, another ten students were honored as alternate winners as well. Over 50 volunteer judges, parents, and adult organizers helped make the county’s science fair happen this year. Said Kimberly Barden, MCOE Student Events Manager, “The Mendocino County Office of Education really appreciates the teachers, science fair coordinators and parents who support the curiosity and commitment of these students in the field of science. We also deeply appreciate the 54 judges and other volunteers who made this event go so smoothly.”
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