Canterbury Students Excel at Regional Science Fair and Inventors Fair

Our Upper School Science Fair advisor, Mrs. Percivall, praised the Upper School Regional Science Fair contestants “I'm so incredibly proud of our students. We only submitted 11 projects and all placed. We submitted in nine categories and eight received first place. Out of the eight students from Charlotte and Lee County who will go to the state competition, four were from Canterbury. And only six made it to Internationals and three were from Canterbury. I don't mean to brag but our kiddos totally rock and I am totally dancing right now! Go Cougars!”

Our Middle School Science Students also did very well. Mrs. Summit, the advisor and the Science Department head, noted, “All six of our researchers received at least one award! We are all so proud of their hard work and determination, despite the obstacles of new research parameters and a virtual fair.” Likewise, our Inventors gave a stellar performance this year. “This year was challenging for sure, and our students did an amazing job on their projects!” said Mrs. Einstein, our Lower School science teacher. 

To top it all off, this year Canterbury School took home The Edison Cup for the third year in a row! The award recognizes our school and our students’ accomplishments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) endeavors. Points toward The Edison Cup are earned and tracked throughout the year based on participation and performance at Thomas A. Edison Regional Science and Inventors Fairs (TAERSIF) affiliated STEM competitions.

Congratulations to all of our Canterbury students on their amazing achievements!

Edison Cup: Best Research Program
 
First Place
Michelle B. ’23 - Intel ISEF Finalist, State Finalist
Morgan B. ’23 - Intel ISEF Finalist, State Finalist
Maya C. ’22 - State Finalist
Jay C. ’21 - Intel ISEF Finalist, State Finalist
Emily D. ’21
Amaya E. ’24
Michaela F. ’24
Morgan R. ’21
 
Second Place
Maya A. ’21
Ryan S. ’21
 
Third Place
Maryn F. ’23 and Elle E. ’23

Junior Division (Grades 6-8)
 
First Place Award:
Mehereen C. ’25 - State Finalist

Second Place Awards:
Anika K. ’25
Natasha A. ’25 
Jessica M. ’25

Third Place Award:
Aleef C. ’25

Honorable Mention:
Laith A. ’25

Special Awards for Science Fair
The following students also won awards given out by various companies and organizations. They can include cash, scholarships, and other prizes.

Maya A. ’21 - Florida Association of Science Teachers Award
Jay C. ’21 - AIM Award, Greenwire Technology Solutions Award, US Air Force Award, US Navy/ Marine Corps Award,  Scientists’ Society of Southwest Florida Award
Emily D. ’21 - NeoGenomics Award
Morgan R. ’21 - American Psychology Association Award
Maya C. ’22 Greenwire Technology Solutions Award, Mu Alpha Theta Award, CIO STEM Award, US Metric Association Award
Morgan B. ’23 - American Meteorological Society Award, Florida Native Butterfly Society Prize, Earthshine Institute Commendation, Passarella Consulting Ecologists Award 
Amaya E. ’24 - Earth Shine Institute Commendation
Michaela F. ’24 - Florida Native Butterfly Society Prize, Earth Shine Institute Commendation, Ricoh Corporation Award, Society for In-Vitro Biology Award
Natasha A. ’25 - Broadcom MASTERS Finalist 
Mehereen C. ’25 - Broadcom MASTERS Finalist  and Grand Award Consideration
Anika K. ’25 - Broadcom MASTERS Finalist 
Jessica M. ’25  - Broadcom MASTERS Finalist 

Thomas A. Edison Festival of Light Regional Inventors Fair Results

Reed B. ’33 won first place in the Kindergarten division. 
Trysten L. ’32 won second place in the First Grade division. 
Ashwin V. ’32 won fourth place in the First Grade division. 
Julianna C. ’30 won second place in the Third Grade division. 
Jolie C. ’29 won second place in the Fourth Grade division.
Austan C. ’28 won third place in the Fifth Grade division.
Ryder L. ’28 won an honorable mention in the Fifth Grade division. 
Amaya E. ’24 won third place in the Ninth Grade division.
Michaela F. ’24 won first place in the Ninth Grade Division. 
Matt D. ’23 and Nathan L. ’23 won fourth place in the Tenth Grade Division.
Morgan B. ’23 won second place in the Tenth Grade Division. 
Elle F. ’22 won first place in the Eleventh Grade Division. 
Jay C. ’21 won first place in the Twelfth Grade Division. 

Special Awards for Inventors Fair
The following students also won awards given out by various companies and organizations. They can include cash, scholarships, and other prizes.
 
Reed B. ’33 won a Special Award for Practical & Precious Innovations for the Greater Good. 
Jolie C. ’29 received theFort Myers Kiwanis Humanitarian Award.
 Austan C. ’28 won a Special Award for Practical & Precious Innovations for the Greater Good.
Michaela F. ’24 won the National Invention Competition Invitation, an Edison Award, and the Imagine Solutions Conference passes. 
Morgan B. ’23 won the National Invention Competition Invitation, an Edison Award, and the Imagine Solutions Conference passes. 
Elle F. ’22 won the National Invention Competition Invitation, a Special Award for Practical & Precious Innovations for the Greater Good, and the High School Division Award.
Jay C. ’21 won the National Invention Competition Invitation and a 2-year scholarship to Florida Southwestern State College. 


 Congratulations to all of our winners!