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Students who went from no science fair program to ISEF, national recognition, and beyond.

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From first project to internationals

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I genuinely know that I wouldn't have made it to ISEF without Kyla. She read through everything and answered all my questions. I think one time we were on a Zoom call for two hours. But now I'm going to internationals!
Rishi Pampati
Walnut Hills High School, Cincinnati, Ohio

How Rishi got to ISEF

Rishi came to FairGame as a student at Walnut Hills High School looking for guidance on his research project. He had a strong idea but needed support navigating the science fair process — from experimental design through the competition pathway.

Through FairGame's individual mentorship program, Rishi was connected with Kyla Fallis, FairGame's founder and a multi-award-winning science fair competitor herself (ISEF qualifier, EPA Award recipient). Over several months and many hours of calls and document reviews, Rishi developed and refined his project.

Rishi advanced from his school fair through district and state competitions, ultimately qualifying for Regeneron ISEF — the world's largest pre-college science competition.

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Schools we've supported

Bath High School — Lima, Ohio
First science fair program launched for the 2026–27 school year after a preliminary meeting in February 2026.
Program Status: Active Partner
2026–27 Launch
Lima Senior High School — Lima, Ohio
FairGame partnership established to bring competitive science fair programming to one of Allen County's largest public schools.
Program Status: Active Partner
Active Partner
Linden-McKinley STEM Academy — Columbus
Science fair program development underway at Columbus City Schools' STEM-focused high school.
Program Status: In Development
In Development
Reynoldsburg High School — Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Outreach and partnership development ongoing for the 2026–27 school year.
Program Status: Outreach
Outreach
Ashtabula High School — Ashtabula, Ohio
Northeast Ohio school with no existing science fair program — in early planning stages for launch.
Program Status: Early Stage
Early Stage
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