Murray School District has every reason to be proud of its young scientists who competed in the 2025 University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair! With over 700 projects entered in the Regional Science Fair—including 22 from Murray—six projects from the district earned recognition as winning finalists.
These talented students explored a variety of scientific disciplines, earning awards for their innovative research and dedication:
- Chemistry & Biochemistry – Honorable Mention
Ada Corser, Evie Nielsen, and Cali Strong (Viewmont Elementary) | Cookie Chemistry
Yogi McBride (McMillan Elementary) | Permanently Permanent? - Earth & Environmental Sciences – Fourth Place
Ryder Hales (McMillan Elementary) | Clean Water Quest
Also awarded the prestigious ThermoFisher Junior Innovators Award - Plant Sciences – Third Place & Honorable Mention
Zachary Fairbanks (McMillan Elementary) | Fertilizer Face-off – 3rd Place
Logan Meador (McMillan Elementary) | pH – otosynthesis – Honorable Mention - Computer Science & Applied Computational Methods – Fourth Place
Milo Patterson (Riverview Jr. High) | Recyclotron
These students demonstrated incredible curiosity, hard work, and problem-solving skills, representing Murray School District with distinction. Their accomplishments highlight the district’s commitment to fostering excellence in STEM education. Congratulations to all participants and winners!
