Gatton Academy Senior Earns Third Global Science Fair Award
A senior from the Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University, Jiwoo Kim, has won recognition and a cash prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) for her research in cellular and molecular biology. This is her third…
Bowling Green, KY, October 12, 2026 — Jiwoo Kim, a senior attending the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University (WKU), has received an award and a cash prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The recognition stems from her research efforts in the field of cellular and molecular biology.
This marks the third occasion Kim has been honored at the prestigious global competition, underscoring her consistent performance and dedication to scientific inquiry. The Regeneron ISEF is known for showcasing outstanding young scientific talent from around the world.
The specific details regarding the nature of her research in cellular and molecular biology, the exact amount of the cash prize awarded, and the category of her recognition were not provided in the available summary. However, her achievement highlights the caliber of students participating in and excelling at international science fairs.
The Gatton Academy, a program jointly operated by WKU and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, serves to identify and nurture academically talented high school students. Kim’s success reflects the program’s commitment to fostering advanced research and academic achievement among its students.
Her previous awards at ISEF, while not detailed in the summary, indicate a sustained high level of accomplishment in her scientific endeavors on a global stage. The Regeneron ISEF is the world’s largest annual pre-college science competition, where students present original research.
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