Saudi Students Secure Nine Special Awards At ISEF 2024, Awaiting Grand Prizes

Saudi Arabia's young scientific minds continued their impressive streak at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2024, securing nine special awards. This year's event marks the 18th consecutive year that Saudi students have achieved recognition at the prestigious competition, held from May 11 to 17 in Los Angeles.

The talented group excelled across various scientific disciplines. Jamal Muhammad Al-Luqmani impressed the judges in materials science, while Elias Maho Khan and Layan Al-Qarafi secured awards in biomedicine and health sciences and software systems, respectively. Areej bint Abdullah Al-Qarni doubled down on success with two special awards in materials science.

Additionally, Fatima Al-Shakhs in environmental engineering, Lana Al Mazrouei in cellular and molecular biology, Abeer Al-Yousef in chemistry, and Saleh Al-Anqari in chemistry all brought home special awards. Dr. Amal bint Abdullah Al-Hazza, secretary-general of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), a key sponsor alongside the Ministry of Education, expressed her pride in the accomplishments.

Dr. Al-Hazza emphasized the collaborative efforts of Mawhiba, the ministry, and their partners in realizing Saudi Vision 2030 goals. She lauded the students' achievements as a testament to their talent and a representation of the Kingdom's growing scientific force on the international stage.

The Saudi Science and Engineering Team has now amassed a total of 50 special awards throughout their ISEF participation history. Anticipation builds as the team awaits the announcement of the coveted grand prizes, which are expected later tonight in Saudi time.

With inputs from SPA