Two high school students, Arissa Sohail and Abeedah Ojikutu, stand smiling next to their award-winning science project display at the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Regional 2 fair. The project board behind them features colorful charts, research summaries, and the title of their project focused on preventing harmful algal blooms.

🎉 Congrats to Arissa Sohail & Abeedah Ojikutu of College Preparatory School of America! These Illinois Junior Academy of Science ( #IJAS) Regional 2 winners earned the #MWRD’s “Excellent Water-Related” award for their project on preventing harmful algal blooms!
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