Young Innovators Shine at the 2025 SC Region 1 Science Fair
Mar 25, 2025 | Special Events | Science
CENTRAL, S.C. – Southern Wesleyan University proudly hosted the 2025 South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair welcoming over seventy bright young scientists from Anderson, Abbeville, Laurens, Greenville, Greenwood, Oconee, and Pickens counties. Students in grades 3 -12 showcased their innovative research and competed across 22 STEM categories.
The event celebrated the hard work and creativity of the next generation of STEM leaders, offering scholarships, prizes, and opportunities to advance to national and international competitions, including the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC).
“Southern Wesleyan University was proud to once again host the South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair and welcome students and families to our campus,” said Dr. Staci Johnson, Chair of the School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics at Southern Wesleyan University and Director of the South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair. “It was fantastic to see the innovations by over seventy talented and ambitious students. We are grateful for a successful event and for those that made the day possible, including Ortec, Inc., Harper General Contractors, Hill Electric, The Budd Group, Poly-Med, Inc., and Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences. Congratulations to the award winners – your future is bright!”
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR AWARD WINNERS
The South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair continues to serve as a launchpad for young scientists, encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and innovation. With STEM fields driving economic growth and technological advancement across the Upstate, events like this are essential for nurturing the future workforce that will power the region’s success.
Save the Date – March 20, 2026
Planning for the 2026 South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair is already underway! Next year’s event is expected to be even bigger and better, offering more opportunities for students to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
For more information about the South Carolina Region 1 Science Fair, contact .
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Phone: (864) 644-5000