Two St. Joseph’s Academy juniors, Caroline Thomas and Allison Riley, qualified to compete in the prestigious 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held in Columbus, Ohio. ISEF is the world’s largest international STEM competition for high school students, celebrating its 75th year with nearly 2,000 participants from all 50 states and over 70 countries. Riley’s project focused on mental wellness in schools, while Thomas explored eco-friendly solutions for invasive weeds. “I am so proud of our girls who worked so hard from the beginning to the end,” says SJA Science Fair Director Jacqueline Savoia.

This article was originally published in July 2025.