About 50 students filled a room at Sheridan College with science exhibits ranging from plant science to crime solving to pharmaceuticals.
Chemistry lecturer and Science Area Coordinator Rob Milne spoke about the fair at the university.
TRMS science teacher Susie Fisher spoke about the children who participated in this year’s fair.
He also congratulated the TRMS 8th grade students on completing the Northeast Regional Junior Science Fair. They have spent the past four and a half months working on science fair projects, many of them collaborating with experts in the field (engineers, professors, etc.).
This year’s fair winners are:
1st Overall: Aubrey B. – How do hormones affect plant reproduction? 2nd Overall: Keen S. – Compost vs. Fertilizer: Which has the most impact on plant growth? Overall 3 Place: Kade, Vance, Hatcher – Can you use a weight-powered energy system to harness excess energy from solar panels?
Aubrey said about her project:
Microbiology: 1st place: Lily and Jacob – How clean are your household items? 2nd place: Sarah B- Which grows mold faster on organic or non-organic strawberries? 3rd place: Eliana – Brushing your tongue is important How does it affect bacterial growth?
Sarah said about her project:
Plant Science: 1st Place: Aubrey B. – How do hormones affect plant reproduction? 2nd Place: Keen S. – Compost vs. Fertilizer: Which has the most effect on plant growth? 3 Place: Adi P. and Leah M- How do everyday pollutants affect grass growth?
Behavioral and Social Sciences: 1st place: Stella – Does the motivation to lie affect men and women differently? 2nd place: Haley B. & Emma S. – Does anxiety affect sports performance? 3 Place: Adam B. -Is playing video games on school nights good for your child?
Earth and Environmental Science: 1st place: Shayla & Aubrey K. – Did toxic algae blooms kill the cows? 2nd place: Ian and Elle – How safe is our school’s drinking water? 3rd place: Calder – How much carbon dioxide is in the classroom?
Energy: Sustainability 1st place: Kade, Vance, Hatcher – Can we use a weight-powered energy system to harness excess energy from solar panels? 2nd place: Cian – Efficiency when brushing solar panels 3rd place: Stratton, Garrett, Abe – Fartmaker: How to make biogas.
Animal Science: 1st Place: Sebastian- Thermoregulation in Crickets 2nd Place: Kiearra- How does temperature affect fish respiration?
Physics: 1st place: Tyrell – Which derailleur helps increase speed?
2nd place: Miles – Can you create energy using magnets?
Robotics: 1st place: Wyatt B. & Nolan – Are gyro sensors worth the effort?
Medical: #1: Addison & Jocelyn – Generic or Name Brand: Which type of Tylenol dissolves fastest?
Embedded Systems (Computer Science): 1st Place: Annabelle- Can you use Arduino technology to create a sensor that scares deer away from your garden?
Chemistry: 1st Place: Aiden & Alyssa – Storing Insulin on a Budget: Creating a Low-Cost Cooler
Materials Science: 1st place: Wyatt P. & Dillon – Can fingerprinting be used to solve crimes?
Engineering Skills: 1st place: Kassidy- Which bridge design is the strongest?
Woody Springfield, a Native American, did a project on Native American plants. He explains why he chose that subject.
Mr Fisher added: “We would like to thank our 32 volunteer judges, Rob Milne from Sheridan College who helped plan and execute this wonderful chemistry demonstration, and all the staff and parents who helped the students with their projects. A special thank you!” he added. The top three students in each category will be invited to the State Science Fair at the University of Wyoming in March. ”
