Bobbie Cates Hicks SMART Program

Congratulations to SMART scholar Maya Trutschl on being named a 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar—one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for high school researchers. Maya is one of this year's bright stars in the Bobbie Cates Hicks SMART Program.

We’re incredibly proud of you, Maya, and excited to see where your work takes you next!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Maya Trutschl, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, who has been named a 2026 Scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search and is the only honoree from Louisiana this year.

Maya’s research project, “Automated Prediction and Prevention of Pressure Injuries Using Machine Learning and Thermal Sensing: A Clinical Validation Study,” showcases innovation, real-world impact, and the power of student-led research.

Congratulations, Maya, on this outstanding achievement and for representing Caddo on a national stage.

Read more about her accomplishment here: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/2622420.

Congrats to SMART student, Kevin Zhao!

Congratulations to sophomore Steward Lokitz for placing 3rd overall in the 4th District Congressional App Challenge. Freshman and Senior brother duo Aiden and Kevin Zhao placed 1st in the challenge! This morning Speaker Mike Johnson's community liaison Matthew McKee presented our students with their winning certificates. Thanks to Mr. Goebel for his guidance and support of this challenge! Aiden and Kevin now have the opportunity to participate in the House of Code event in Washington D.C. where they will have the opportunity to showcase their app! We are proud!

Congrats to SMART student, Maya!

Caddo Magnet senior wins international science and engineering fair SHREVEPORT, La. — A Caddo Magnet High School student is bringing international recognition to northwest Louisiana after earning first place at the world’s largest pre-college science competition.

Are you interested in being a SMART student? Apply by Friday at 4:00!

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 Bobbie Cates Hicks Science and Medicine Academic Research Training (SMART) program is now open, and the deadline to apply is 4:00 p.m. on February 28. For more information about eligibility requirements and how to apply to SMART click: https://bit.ly/SMARTenrollment

Congrats to our SMART student, Rishi!

Congratulations to Arisha "Rishi" Sultana, Caddo's High School Student of the Year, who has been named one of the nation's top 300 teen scientists by the Society of Science as part of the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. For her recognition, Rishi and her school, Caddo Parish Magnet High School, will each receive $2,000. Congratulations, Rishi!