STEM Challenge 2025 – A Celebration of Innovation, Creativity, and Inclusion
STEM4ALL proudly hosted STEM Challenge 2025 - A Science and Engineering Fair, on May 25th at the Santa Clara Convention Center, bringing together bright young minds from across the Bay Area for an inspiring day of science, technology, engineering, and innovation.
Over 100 students from elementary, middle, and high schools showcased their creativity and critical thinking through science and engineering projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From prototypes addressing clean energy to innovations in health and accessibility, students demonstrated a deep commitment to solving real-world challenges.
This year’s Challenge featured:
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Project Exhibits judged by STEM professionals and educators
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Student Pitches highlighting design process, impact, and innovation
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A Community Showcase inviting families and guests to engage with student work
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An Award Ceremony recognizing excellence, creativity, and alignment with SDG goals
We were especially proud to see high school and college student volunteers step up as key contributors to the event’s success. These young leaders took on a wide range of responsibilities—from event setup, check-in, and guiding participants, to assisting judges, managing scoring analytics, and supporting the award ceremony. Their energy, professionalism, and commitment to community service were truly inspiring, and they served as powerful role models for the younger students in attendance.
The event was powered by a dedicated team of volunteers and judges, including industry leaders and educators, all working together to foster a spirit of curiosity, creativity, and inclusive participation in STEM.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to every student, parent, judge, volunteer, and sponsor who made STEM Challenge 2025 a resounding success. Together, we are creating a future where every student, regardless of background, can see themselves as an innovator, a leader, and a force for good through STEM.
STEM Challenge 2025 Awards
ELEMENTARY AWARDS
Grades 3-5
Sustainable Development Award - Ayana Cledat
1st Place, Science Project (Team) - Anagha Rao, Keerthana Sreepathi
1st Place, Engineering Project (Individual) - Ayana Cledat, Aryan Vashisht
1st Place, Engineering Project (Team) - Sonia Paul, Arshi Jain
2nd Place, Engineering Project (Individual) - Naisha Mahajan
2nd Place, Science Project (Team) - Keerthana Sripathi, Anagha Rao
MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS
Grades 6-8
Sustainable Development Award - Varun Subramoni, Amogh Basavaraju, Krrish Anand, Charan Bharatidasan
1st Place, Science Project (Individual) - Praneetha Goluguri
1st Place, Science Project (Team) - Anika Shiroor, Avigna Ashokumar
1st Place, Engineering Project (Individual) - Muhammad Azan Raza
1st Place, Engineering Project (Team) - Varun Subramoni, Amogh Basavaraju, Krrish Anand, Charan Bharatidasan
2nd Place, Science Project (Individual) - Loukya Magesh
2nd Place, Engineering Project (Individual) - Swarup Sathish
2nd Place, Science Project (Team) - Avni Sharan, Nidhi Naidu
2nd Place, Engineering Project (Team) - Seshasai Sanvi Konakanchi, Sri Manasvi Raparla, Shraddha Gangavarapu
3rd Place, Science Project (Individual) - Angela Guo
3rd Place, Engineering Project (Individual) - Mihir Kapoor
HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS
Grades 9-12
Sustainable Development Award - Aryav Dube
1st Place, Science Project (Individual) - Krishna Nidamarthi, Aryav Dube
1st Place, Engineering Project (Individual) - Leon Le
1st Place, Engineering Project (Team) - Jasamarbir Arora, Krishna Durgavarjhula, Rishabh Bansal
2nd Place, Science Project (Individual) - Evanka Parekh
2nd Place, Engineering Project (Individual) - Megha Cherukuri
2nd Place, Engineering Project (Team) - Aditya Vengata, Ivan Sokolnikov
3rd Place, Science Project (Individual) - Saanvi Sharma
3rd Place, Engineering Project (Individual) - Syeda Zainab Fatima
PRESIDENT's AWARD
Gyan Singh Kalra