Science Fairs
2026 Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair
At the 2026 Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair (VSSEF), RCHS Junior Chardasia Wyatt earned an Honorable Mention in the Materials Science category for her project about Plastic Bottles and Concrete.
VSSEF is the highest level of science research and engineering competition in Virginia and brings together top student researchers from across the entire state, so Chardasia was competing alongside some of the best young scientists, many from Governor’s Schools and STEM-focused high schools, which makes her recognition even more impressive.
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2026 Metro Richmond Science and Engineering Fair
The Metro Richmond Science and Engineering Fair (MRSEF)—also referred to as the Metro Richmond STEM Fair—was founded in 1992. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the 2026 Metro Richmond Science and Engineering Fair had a total of 134 projects in its Seniors Category. 1st Place winners in every category will be representing the Region to the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair on April 10. Two of the best projects will be going straight to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona this May to compete with the world's best student-scientists around the world.
Chardasia Wyatt won 1st Place in the Materials Science Category, and Sean Roots won 1st Place in the Behavioral Science Category. They will be representing the region at the State Fair and have a chance to be chosen as the top contender for the International Fair (announcement will be made soon in the zFairs website).
Other representatives from RCHS were Nadiyah Clayton (Materials Science), Aldica Chapman, and Ismael Romero (Cell and Molecular Biology).
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RPS Science Fair
1st Place: Aldica Chapman
Title of the study: Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity if the Ethanolic Crude Extract of Ruta graveolens
2nd Place: Chardasia Wyatt (tie)
Title of the study: Evaluation of Plastic Water Bottle Fibers as Reinforcement in Concrete
2nd Place: Ismael Romero (tie)
Title of the study: Putative Antimicrobial Producing Isolates
3rd Place: Nadiyah Clayton
Title of the study: Lemongrass Leaf-fiber as a Sustainable Atternative to Super-Absorbent Polymer in Feminine Hygiene Products
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