2026 ACSEF Winning Project
"Optimizing Microplastic Removal with Plant Extracts"
2026 CCCSEF Winning Project
"Using AI to Predict Water Demand and Savings from Recycled Water in the San Ramon – Dublin Area"
2026 CCCSEF Winning Project
"Development and Performance Evaluation of Mycelium Based Composite Biofilters for Low Cost Water Remediation"
2026 CCCSEF Winning Project
"Hydroshift: Integrating Data Driven Predictive Modeling and Immersive Unity Based Simulation to Change Adolescent Behavior Toward Water Conservation"
Congratulations to our ACSEF and CCCSEF award recipients this year! Four projects from DSRSD's service area were presented at the May 20, 2026 DSRSD Board Meeting and were recognized by the Board of Directors with certificates:
- "Optimizing Microplastic Removal with Plant Extracts" Elena Pang, Quarry Lane Middle School
- "Using AI to Predict Water Demand and Savings from Recycled Water in the San Ramon - Dublin Area" Smayna Kasibhotla, Dougherty Valley High School
- "Development and Performance Evaluation of Mycelium Based Composite Biofilters for Low Cost Water Remediation" Myra Kulkarni, Dougherty Valley High School
- "Hydroshift: Integrating Data Driven Predictive Modeling and Immersive Unity Based Simulation to Change Adolescent Behavior Toward Water Conservation" Krishna Jegan, Dublin High School, and Arjun Jegan, Stone Valley Middle School
Visit the fair websites for complete information on how to participate:
The water industry offers a world of opportunity to students interested in science, engineering, and technology. And there’s no better way to get started than by participating in the science and engineering fairs held annually in Alameda County and Contra Costa County. Students in 6th through 12th grades do original hands-on research and compete for local recognition, plus the opportunity to move on to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
Students can compete for a wide range of special awards in specific disciplines, including the Excellence in Water, Wastewater or Recycled Water Research Awards. Sponsored by 18 water and wastewater agencies in the East Bay, the awards recognize outstanding student projects related to water, wastewater or recycled water.
Scientists and engineers judge the projects, giving students the chance to meet and talk with working professionals in the water industry. Winners receive cash awards and recognition at the fair and in their local community.
Alameda County students must self-nominate their projects for consideration in special award categories for ACSEF.
Contra Costa County students do not apply separately for special awards. Projects related to water, wastewater, and recycled water are automatically considered for the Excellence in Water, Wastewater or Recycled Water Research Awards during fair judging.