4 El Paso students to compete at International Science and Engineering Fair

Jocelyn Flores
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Four high school students will be representing El Paso, competing at the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, California.

Mercedes Lopez and Sofia Pinon from Socorro High School, Victoria Mascorro from Valle Verde Early College High School, and Galilea Velasco from El Paso High School will all have the opportunity to show their talents on a global level, according to the news release by ISEF.

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A press conference with the students and their mock presentations will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at the EPCC Valle Verde Campus, Arts Science and Tech Building Room 243, at  919 Hunter Drive.

Each student will present their research to the judges from Sunday, May 12 through Friday, May 17.

“By facilitating their participation in ISEF, we support their individual growth, allow them to receive well deserved recognition for their scientific achievements, and empower them to compete for prominent awards and potential scholarships,” said Insights Science Discovery Board Member and Student Chaperone Edith Jaurrieta.

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