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2026 FRANCIS HUMANITARIAN AWARD
TOP-AWARD
YUMA MAEDA
high school
1ST RUNNER-UP
AAVARTANA SRIVANGIPURAM
elementary
2ND RUNNER-UP
DANEISHA RALPH
high school - graduate
2026 Top Award: Vision for Humanity
Yuma Maeda
In the next 6 months, I plan to create an inclusive environment that introduces more people to the excitement of science.
As someone passionate about science, especially biology, I want to make science more accessible and enjoyable rather than scary and stressful.
I intend to implement this by first bringing in more members to my school’s Science Club.
As president, I’ll continue to engage underclassmen in fun experiments that’ll allow them to explore different fields of science without the stress of tests or homework.
On top of that, as I become the Head of Study and Labs for my high school’s Science Olympiad team, I want both our current and new members to explore different events and see for themselves which ones best match their interests.
Having joined the team my junior year and medaled at regionals, I’ve learned effective study strategies and note-taking techniques that I hope to share with newer members.
I’d also like to implement a Science Olympiad team at my local middle school, as I believe that it’s a great experience for middle schoolers to see for themselves just how fun science can be.
This can not only expose students to science early on but also strengthen the West High Science Olympiad team by encouraging ambitious middle schoolers to join.
I not only plan on bringing more joy to science at school, but I also would like to bring my skills in research to the Madrona Marsh Preserve.
As a current student researcher at Madrona Marsh Preserve, I’ve gained a lot of skills, especially in laboratory techniques, writing research papers, and presenting at science fairs.
With this knowledge, I can mentor incoming student researchers, encouraging them to conduct research and excel at science fairs.
As a member of the Madrona Marsh Preserve, I also plan to use my position as Vice President of my school’s California Scholarship Federation chapter, a volunteer club, to help restore the native plants of Henrietta Basin, a nearby urban wetland.
By engaging West High students to volunteer for weed removal and native habitat restoration, I’ll give back the amazing experiences and skills Madrona Marsh Preserve has given me.
Science has brought me countless opportunities and unforgettable experiences, and I hope to pass them on to others.
I want to build a community where science feels welcoming, inspiring, and accessible, and if I can get even one student to discover their passion for science, I’ll know I’ve taken a meaningful step toward my vision of making science greater for everyone.
2026 STEFANIE ATKISSON UNSUNG HEROES AWARD
TOP-AWARD
EVEREST KELLAMS
elementary
2026 Top Award Soil Lab Module Submission
Everest Kellams
About My chart:
Students can learn about the soil quality of soil in Madrona Marsh's 4 areas. They include the coastal prairie, upland prairie, vernal pool, and freshwater marsh.
The chart shows each area's cation exchange capacity and ideas for how to increase it.
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