Moar on Flannelboi
He was part of a school science group the went to a National competition (Q&A, not projects) in 2014
http://www.kulr8.com/story/24947997/will-james-middle-school-students-heading-to-dc
https://www.emcbc.doe.gov/Content/ScienceBowl/2014_nsb_rules.pdf
What a shame. Smart kid. Too bad he's been co-opted.