The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) held the 2022 Wiregrass District Science Fair on Friday, January 28, at the National Peanut Festival in Dothan. This year’s event showcased approximately 100 elementary, middle and high school projects from Geneva and Houston counties.

The District Science Fair is an important event that gives students the opportunity to showcase what they have learned in their appropriate level math and science courses. Middle and high school students can progress to the Regional and State Fairs. High school State Fair winners can move on to the virtual Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) to be held May 8-13, 2022. The event helps elementary school students learn the process of science fairs and gain experience in oral presentations, with the hope of inspiring them to participate throughout middle and high school. ACOM engaged schools and teachers across the region to encourage participation in the District Science Fair. This year, 14 elementary, middle and high schools participated.

ACOM established the Wiregrass District Science Fair in 2015, and to date, it continues to be one of the college’s largest annual community outreach initiatives. An integral part of this initiative is student mentorship. Each year, medical students serve as mentors for school-age children through the project development process, with the goal of encouraging future careers in science and healthcare fields.

A complete list of 2022 fair winners is included below.