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Special Awards
These judging results are unaudited by thefair’s Database Committee. The CSF reservesthe right to correct the listings. 2011 For a similar listing of regular
fair sponsors, see the layout‘SponSummaryAward’ in the Special Awards file.
Connecticut Science FairQuinnipiac UniversityMarch 15 - 19, 2011
Air and Waste Management Association, Connecticut Chapter$100 Junior, Environmental Research, air pollution related
5518The Buffering Capacity of Various Types of Soils and Grasses on Acid Rain
Award
Proj.No.
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy Orange Mrs. Karen Howell
Moshe Y. Piekarski Hamden8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 Junior, Environmental Research, waste recycling related
2509Effect of Bioremediation Nutrient Cultures on Degradation of Oil Spills, and Effect on Sand and Marsh Grass.
Award
Proj.No.
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy Orange Mrs. Howell
Chaim M. I. Hodakov New Haven8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 Senior, Environmental Research, air pollution related
6513The Effects of Different Atmospheric Gases on Solar Energy
Award
Proj.No.
RHAM High School Hebron Mrs. Kristin Spinelli
Katie Savage Amston9 TownGrade
Olivia Tarca Hebron9 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 Senior, Environmental Research, waste recycling related
3513Utilizing Autumn Foliage as an Alternative Energy Source and as an Absorbing Agent for Oil Spills
Award
Proj.No.
Putnam Science Academy Putnam Ahmet Hakan Duman
Ozkan Cil Putnam12 TownGrade
Selahaddin S. Ozkan Putnam11 TownGrade
Fehmi E. Agaoglu Putnam11 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 1Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Alumni Botany AwardsAlumni High School Botany Award- $100 Cash
3043Super Weed: Allelopathic Inhibition of Garlic Mustard (Alliaria Petiolata) on Germination and Growth of NativeZinnia Seeds
Award
Proj.No.
Bethel High School Bethel Mr. Raymond Turek
Julie M. Zeller Bethel11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Alumni Middle School Botany Award- $100 Cash
2032Algae Biofuels
Award
Proj.No.
Greens Farms Academy Greens Farms Dr. Freeman
Lydia Picoli Wilton7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics - Connecticut Section$200 award, certificate
5009A Cost-Effective, Eco-Friendly Weather Monitoring UAV.
Award
Proj.No.
Eastern Middle School Greenwich/Riverside Brian Carstens
Paul J. Hansel Old Greenwich7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$200 award, certificate
6017Result of Flight Time of Moth Paper Airplanes with Different Tips
Award
Proj.No.
East Hartford High School East Hartford Mr. Reid
Saad Islam East Hartford10 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
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Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
American Meteorological SocietyCertificate & membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
1012Desalination!
Award
Proj.No.
St. Mark School Stratford Mr. Flynn
Nicole M. Terrizzi Stratford8 TownGrade
Margaret M. Gallagher Stratford8 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate & membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
4023Wind Turbines! How much electric energy can be produced by wind turbines?
Award
Proj.No.
SS. Cyril and Methodius School Hartford Ms. Powell
Erika M. Diaz Hartford7 TownGrade
Goddess Gilbert Hartford7 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
American Psychological AssociationCertificate, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
2018Cracking Codes And Solving Ciphers
Award
Proj.No.
Fields Memorial School Bozrah Ev Brown
Connor S. Provost Bozrah7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
2538How does preconditioning of the mind effect sports performance?
Award
Proj.No.
Independent Day School Middlefield Charlotte Stutz
Tyler Mulberry Middletown8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 3Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
American Society for Metals - Hartford Chapter$100 Check
5013Wood Strength
Award
Proj.No.
Smith Middle School Glastonbury Mrs. Nichols
Nicole Wiedemer Glastonbury7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 Check
5563Material vs. Magnetism
Award
Proj.No.
Engineering & Science University Magnet New Haven Dr. Marjorie Edmonds-Lloyd
J. S. Joseph II New Haven8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
American Society for Quality - Thames Valley Section$500 U. S. Savings Bond
5513The Mathematics of Card Counting
Award
Proj.No.
Talcott Mountain Academy Avon Mrs. Bauer
Brendan Forbes Granby8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
American Society of Safety Engineers, CT Valley Chapter$100 grade 7-8 project
4002The Silver Saucers
Award
Proj.No.
John F. Kennedy Middle School Plantsville Mrs. Pamela Pepin
Margaret A. Mellitt Southington8 TownGrade
Katherine J. Mellitt Southington8 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 grade 7-8 project
5049Helmet Impact Study - Which type of sports helmet absorbs the most impact?
Award
Proj.No.
East Granby Middle School East Granby Mr. Langan
Gavin S. McConnell East Granby7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
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Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
$100 grade 7-8 project
5051Quest for Quietness
Award
Proj.No.
St. Timothy Middle School West Hartford Mrs. Battaglia/Mrs. Breen
Stephen Gosselin West Hartford7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$150 grade 9-12 project
3027An Approach to Treating Sensorineural Hearing Loss through the Identification and Characterization ofMechanosensory Hair Cell Progenitors in the Zebrafish Lateral Line
Award
Proj.No.
Staples High School Westport Dr. Aaron Steiner
Joshua M. Greenberg Westport12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$150 grade 9-12 project
6057Application of Non-Newtonian Fluids for the Prevention of Sports Injuries
Award
Proj.No.
Brewster High School Brewster Mr. Edward Schmidt
Drew Podgorski Brewster10 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$150 grade 9-12 project
6067Strong Bars
Award
Proj.No.
Newtown High School Sandy Hook Dejulio
Kurt Liniger Newtown11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
ASM Materials Education FoundationCertificate & membership to CT Science Center given by CSF & medallion
5023The Effect Of Temperature On The Viscosity Of Motor Oil
Award
Proj.No.
St. Bridget School Manchester Ms. Kim Maysonet
Nicole Robitaille Manchester7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
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Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Certificate & membership to CT Science Center given by CSF& medallion
5502What is the best packaging material for protecting a given object?
Award
Proj.No.
St. Bridget School Cheshire Mr. Kerry Martens
Nicholas J. Indorf Wallingford8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Association for Women GeoscientistsCertificate & membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
5041A novel water filtration and disinfection system designed using a salad spinner, dynamo and high intensity light emitting diodes (LED) for use in developing countries.
Award
Proj.No.
Madina Academy Windsor Aisha Seyal
Sithy A. Mahamoon Windsor7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate & membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
5521Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Global Warming
Award
Proj.No.
St. Gabriel School Milford Mrs. Schnakenberg
Melissa M. Hanania Milford8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Astronomical Society of Greater HartfordJunior Project- $100 and ASGH meeting invitation
5560Cosmic Rays: Comparing the Frequency of Muon Strikes with Heliospheric and Atmospheric Variables
Award
Proj.No.
St. Mark School Stratford Philip Flynn
Emily M. Robertson Stratford8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Senior Project- $150 and ASGH meeting invitation
6039Computational Investigation of Astrophysical Nuclear Reaction Rate Dominance
Award
Proj.No.
Staples High School Westport Dr. Nicholas Morgan
Rachel A. Myers Westport12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 6Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Banning Family Life Science AwardFor excellence in invasive species research, $100 cash
2508Fanwort: Friend or Foe?
Award
Proj.No.
Fields Memorial School Bozrah Evelyn Brown
Marissa A. Digby Bozrah8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Barker Mohandas Award for Transportation Research$250 Cash for Excellence in Transportation Related Research
5559Ion Engines: A Superior Deep Space Propulsion Method
Award
Proj.No.
St. Edward School Stafford Springs Mrs. Milnes
Benjamin S. Teerlinck Monson8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Biophysical SocietyBiophysics Award - $100
3016Role of Karyogamy Genes in Nuclear Pore Complex Assembly
Award
Proj.No.
Sacred Heart Academy Hamden Mrs. Brownell
Dominika A. Bajguz Naugatuck12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Coherent, Inc. Richard Hart Award for Excellence in Photonics$300 cash, plaque, invitation to lunch and tour Coherent factory
6054Visible Illumination of Ferroelectric BiFeO3 Thin Films to Produce a Polarization-Dependent Bulk PhotovoltaicEffect
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Mr. Andrew Bramante
James P. O'Sullivan Old Greenwich11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
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Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Connecticut Academy of Audiology$150 Cash Award High School- For Excellence in Audiology and Acoustics
2009A Dancers Learning Style - Are they the same for Academics and Dance?
Award
Proj.No.
St. Michael School Pawcatuck Mr DeNoia
Taylor M. Hanes Pawcatuck7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$150 Cash Award Middle School- For Excellence in Audiology and Acoustics
3027An Approach to Treating Sensorineural Hearing Loss through the Identification and Characterization ofMechanosensory Hair Cell Progenitors in the Zebrafish Lateral Line
Award
Proj.No.
Staples High School Westport Dr. Aaron Steiner
Joshua M. Greenberg Westport12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Connecticut Architecture Foundation$100 U.S. Savings Bond
6505The Structural Feasibility of Pykrete
Award
Proj.No.
Sacred Heart Academy Hamden Mrs. Pamela Brownell
Raeanne Nuzzo North Haven10 TownGrade
Yasmine Shreiteh Guilford10 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 U.S. Savings Bond
6510Eggs-traordinary Strength
Award
Proj.No.
Shelton High School Shelton Mrs. Pickett
John D. Hunter Shelton9 TownGrade
Kristian R. Schif Shelton9 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 8Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Connecticut Association of Physics Teachers$100 Senior project
6002Using Refinery Produced CO2 Emissions to Form Limestone Aggregate Industrial Grade Cement, Calcium Carbonate,When Combined With Calcium.
Award
Proj.No.
Oxford High School Oxford Mrs. Granucci
Jared A. Schulman Oxford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Connecticut College-Biological and Botany Department$100 for excellence in the biological sciences
3043Super Weed: Allelopathic Inhibition of Garlic Mustard (Alliaria Petiolata) on Germination and Growth of NativeZinnia Seeds
Award
Proj.No.
Bethel High School Bethel Mr. Raymond Turek
Julie M. Zeller Bethel11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Connecticut College-Physics, Astronomy, & Geophysics Dept.$100 and certificate, Junior Physics & teeshirt
5560Cosmic Rays: Comparing the Frequency of Muon Strikes with Heliospheric and Atmospheric Variables
Award
Proj.No.
St. Mark School Stratford Philip Flynn
Emily M. Robertson Stratford8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 and certificate, Senior Physics & teeshirt
6092Design and Construction of a Linear Particle Accelerator
Award
Proj.No.
The Taft School Watertown William Kron
Matthew A. Petroff Cheshire12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 9Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Connecticut Science Supervisors Association$125 for a high school project
3065Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: The Antiseptic Effect of Syzygium aromaticum on Periodontal Disease
Award
Proj.No.
Weston High School Weston Ms. Lauren Hauser
Sagar N. Kaushik Weston12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$125 for a middle school project
1014Effects of composting leaves, coffee grounds, vegetables, or fruits compared to store-bought fertilizer and regular soilon the growth & appearance of plants and on soil nutrient levels.
Award
Proj.No.
Madina Academy Windsor Aisha Seyal
Rayyan Ashraf Windsor8 TownGrade
Shakeel A. Choudhury Bloomfield8 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
Connecticut State Department of Health Laboratory Employees$75 award
2532Yeast Metabolism
Award
Proj.No.
Madina Academy Windsor Mehwish Amin
Aden Khan Windsor8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$75 award
1001Just How Toxic Are Aerosols?
Award
Proj.No.
East Ridge Middle School Ridgefield Deborah Sullivan
Adeleine Hupy Ridgefield8 TownGrade
Olivia Miloro Ridgefield8 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 10Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Connecticut Valley Biological Supply Company, Inc.$50 Gift Certificate w/ catalog
2526Association of Polymorphisms in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Susceptibility Genes
Award
Proj.No.
Coleytown Middle School Westport Jodi Rieman
Malin S. Hovstadius Westport8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$50 Gift Certificate w/catalog
2514Improved Process for Bioremediation of Oil Contaminated Seawater
Award
Proj.No.
St. Rose of Lima School Newtown Marde Dimon
Haley M. Ryan Newtown8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
CSF Board of Directors AwardCertificate & membership
5518The Buffering Capacity of Various Types of Soils and Grasses on Acid Rain
Award
Proj.No.
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy Orange Mrs. Karen Howell
Moshe Y. Piekarski Hamden8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
CT Technology Council Youth Innovation Award$150 Cash Award for Technological Innovation
3038Novel Approach for Microbial Fuel Cell Energy Generation
Award
Proj.No.
Oxford High School Oxford Ms. Doherty
Samantha M. Ramsay Oxford10 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 11Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
David and Torrey Fenton AwardsFor creative work in the physical sciences- high school; $200 cash
6013A Model Diesel Spill and Its Impact on Biological Oxygen Demand
Award
Proj.No.
Bridgeport Aquaculture School Bridgeport Mr.Shadle
Taylor A. Sambrook Trumbull12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
For creative work in the physical sciences- middle school; $200 cash
5006When I Change The Type of Antacid, How Many Milliliters of Stomach Acid Will Be Neutralized?
Award
Proj.No.
East Haven Academy East Haven Mrs. Staires
Sarah E. Harkins East Haven7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Dreams Unlimited$100 cash award + certificate
5043A Study of the Voltage Characteristics of Electrolytic Rectifiers
Award
Proj.No.
Smith Middle School Glastonbury Mr. Steve Falcigno
Paul J. Han Glastonbury7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 cash award + certificate
5549Slingshot Science
Award
Proj.No.
West Rocks Middle School Norwalk Ms. Delong
Daniel K. Lott Norwalk8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 12Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Education Connection - Center for 21st Century Skills Awards$100 For innovative use of technology to advance science or engineering
3052Convergent song evolution between two allopatric green lacewing species, C. “emerald” and C. pallida
Award
Proj.No.
Glastonbury High School Glastonbury Ms. Pintavalle
John D. Foster Glastonbury12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 For innovative use of technology to advance science or engineering
6090Statistical machine translation with syntactic weighting of target-language translation probabilities
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Andrew Bramante
Connor M. Harris Riverside11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Environmental/ Energy Award- New Haven Public School Student$100 Award for top environmental or alternative energy project from a New Haven public school
6011Wind Generator Efficiency
Award
Proj.No.
High School in the Community New Haven Paul Jones
Max Pelloth Milford10 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
FuelCell EnergyFuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit ($150) + Jacket ($50) + Pen ($25) and Certificate
5566Is that Battery really dead? And what are the limits of battery chemistry?
Award
Proj.No.
Walter C Polson Middle School Madison Madhuparna Roychoudhury
Shayan Roychoudhury Madison8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit ($150) + Jacket ($50) + Pen ($25) and Certificate
6060What are the most desirable sources of mud for a microbial fuel cell?
Award
Proj.No.
New Milford High School New Milford Mr. Felten
Tara E. Larkin New Milford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 13Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
GENIUS OlympiadGENIUS Olympiad Competition for HS student (s) and advisor - 1st Place HS Energy
6093Autonomous Kite Wind Generator to Capture Troposphere Winds
Award
Proj.No.
Fairfield College Preparatory School Fairfield Mrs. O'Reilly
Kyle T. Ryan Trumbull10 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
GENIUS Olympiad Competition for HS student (s) and advisor - Ecology
3079A Comparative Study of Herbs Grown Using an Aquaponic vs. a Hydroponic Growing System
Award
Proj.No.
Sacred Heart Academy Hamden Mrs. Frances Saukas
Olivia N. Kelly Shelton9 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
GENIUS Olympiad Competition for HS student (s) and advisor -Biodiversity
3001The Investigation of the Biological Health of the New Creek Salt Marsh through Water Quality Testing and Species Identification of Benthic Invertebrates
Award
Proj.No.
Greens Farms Academy Greens Farms Sara Campolettano
Allison C. Kruk Easton12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
GENIUS Olympiad Competition for HS student (s) and advisor -Environmental
6029Impact of Turbine Design on Renewable Energy Storage System Efficiency
Award
Proj.No.
Norwich Free Academy Norwich Mr. Robert V Johnson
Ian D. Dakers Bozrah11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Harvey Hubbell Foundation Award$100 For Excellence in Engineering
4014Earthquake
Award
Proj.No.
Broadview Middle School Danbury D. Rovnak
Evan L. Coco Danbury8 TownGrade
Tyler Amaral Danbury8 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 14Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Henderson Awardcertificate and 1 year pass for two for the CT Science Center given by CSF
6012Using a Laser to Measure the Speed of Light in Jello
Award
Proj.No.
Norwalk High School Norwalk Frank Moffett
Christopher D. Burr Norwalk9 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
IEEE, Connecticut Section$100 Honorable Mention
5030Prototype Design of an Electricity Generating Shoe Utilizing a Pumped Air Turbine.
Award
Proj.No.
Oei Homeschool Hebron Ellen McHugh
Maura C. Oei Hebron7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 Honorable Mention
5034A-MAZE-ing Robots: Data structures, Algorithms, and Modern Robotics
Award
Proj.No.
St. Peter/Sacred Heart School Danbury Mr. Greg Capone
Gabriel A. Correa Danbury7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 Honorable Mention
5043A Study of the Voltage Characteristics of Electrolytic Rectifiers
Award
Proj.No.
Smith Middle School Glastonbury Mr. Steve Falcigno
Paul J. Han Glastonbury7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$100 Honorable Mention
6054Visible Illumination of Ferroelectric BiFeO3 Thin Films to Produce a Polarization-Dependent Bulk PhotovoltaicEffect
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Mr. Andrew Bramante
James P. O'Sullivan Old Greenwich11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 15Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
$100 Honorable Mention
6092Design and Construction of a Linear Particle Accelerator
Award
Proj.No.
The Taft School Watertown William Kron
Matthew A. Petroff Cheshire12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$250 Honors Award -Senior
6065Microprocessor square root algorithms
Award
Proj.No.
Branford High School Branford Mrs. Elperina
Brede E. Doerner Branford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$250 Honors Award -Junior
5516The Effect of Blade Design on The Electrical Output of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Award
Proj.No.
St. Michael School Pawcatuck Mr. DeNoia
Catherine E. Montalto Westerly8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Institute of Food Technologists, Nutmeg Section$50 award + invitation to dinner
3020Exploration of the GastroIntestinal Health Benefits of Anthocyanins in Blackcurrant Berries
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Andrew Bramante
Philip W. Geske Riverside11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$50 award + invitation to dinner
3078The Contribution of Nitric Oxide to the Strength of Viral Immunity in Soybeans
Award
Proj.No.
New Milford High School New Milford Virginia Landgrebe
Ana C. Vargas New Milford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 16Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
$50 award + invitation to dinner
3080The Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Escherichia Coli Growth
Award
Proj.No.
Grtr Hartford Academy of Math and Science(GHAMAS)
Hartford Dr. Aramli
Matthew M. Mashayekhi Ellington11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$50 award + invitation to dinner
3510The antibiotic effects of antioxidant-rich cruciferous vegetables
Award
Proj.No.
Immaculate High School Danbury Mr. Hoyt
Adriana M. DeNardis Danbury10 TownGrade
Merna Haddad Danbury10 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
$50 award + invitation to dinner
5055(Vitamin) C How Sweet It Is
Award
Proj.No.
St. Rose of Lima School Newtown Mrs. Dimon
Matthew Pelisson Sandy Hook7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award$200 & certificate
6065Microprocessor square root algorithms
Award
Proj.No.
Branford High School Branford Mrs. Elperina
Brede E. Doerner Branford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$200 & certificate
6518Programming a LEGO NXT Robot to Work as a Search and Rescue Robot
Award
Proj.No.
Norwich Free Academy Norwich Robert Johnson
Miranda R. Cirrito Bozrah9 TownGrade
Remington J. Carle Norwich10 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 17Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
ISA - International Society for Automation1st - $125 award
5549Slingshot Science
Award
Proj.No.
West Rocks Middle School Norwalk Ms. Delong
Daniel K. Lott Norwalk8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
2nd - $75 award
4014Earthquake
Award
Proj.No.
Broadview Middle School Danbury D. Rovnak
Evan L. Coco Danbury8 TownGrade
Tyler Amaral Danbury8 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
3rd - $50 award
5016Baseball Bat Comparison
Award
Proj.No.
Fields Memorial School Bozrah Mrs. Brown
Coogan E. Pellerin Bozrah7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
John B. Trevor Award in Electrical Engineering$500 cash award for an innovative electronic or electrical project
5009A Cost-Effective, Eco-Friendly Weather Monitoring UAV.
Award
Proj.No.
Eastern Middle School Greenwich/Riverside Brian Carstens
Paul J. Hansel Old Greenwich7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 18Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Leask/Francoeur Family Awards1st Place High School- For innovation electrical engineering or computer science - $200 cash
6039Computational Investigation of Astrophysical Nuclear Reaction Rate Dominance
Award
Proj.No.
Staples High School Westport Dr. Nicholas Morgan
Rachel A. Myers Westport12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
1st Place Middle School- For innovation electrical engineering or computer science - $100 cash
5009A Cost-Effective, Eco-Friendly Weather Monitoring UAV.
Award
Proj.No.
Eastern Middle School Greenwich/Riverside Brian Carstens
Paul J. Hansel Old Greenwich7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Lola Lampe Müller Award$150 cash for a middle or high school project
3052Convergent song evolution between two allopatric green lacewing species, C. “emerald” and C. pallida
Award
Proj.No.
Glastonbury High School Glastonbury Ms. Pintavalle
John D. Foster Glastonbury12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Long Island Sound Foundation, Inc.$500 Life Science/Environmental Science/Physical science
3018The Relationship Between Temperature and Survival of the Larval Tunicate Styela clava
Award
Proj.No.
Amity Regional High School Woodbridge Ms. Deborah Day
Williams S. Dixon Woodbridge12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$500 Life Science/Environmental Science/Physical science
3066Biodegradation of Polylactide Nanoweb Electrospun for Freshwater Harmful Algal Bloom Removal
Award
Proj.No.
Choate Rosemary Hall Wallingford Lawrence Stowe
Joshua S. Kim Wallingford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 19Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
$500 Life Science/Environmental Science/Physical science
6013A Model Diesel Spill and Its Impact on Biological Oxygen Demand
Award
Proj.No.
Bridgeport Aquaculture School Bridgeport Mr.Shadle
Taylor A. Sambrook Trumbull12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Meyerand Young Woman Scientist Awards$300 cash - High School, Life Sciences
3050Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in New Milford High School
Award
Proj.No.
New Milford High School New Milford Ms. Reed
Toni Viola New Milford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$300 cash - High School, Physical Sciences
6013A Model Diesel Spill and Its Impact on Biological Oxygen Demand
Award
Proj.No.
Bridgeport Aquaculture School Bridgeport Mr.Shadle
Taylor A. Sambrook Trumbull12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$300 cash - Middle School Life Sciences
2519Outbreak! Predicting the modes and transmission rates of a human viral epidemic
Award
Proj.No.
St. Joseph School Danbury Mrs. Jennifer Page
Janine A. Kerr Danbury8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
$300 cash - Middle School, Physical Sciences
5050Well Depth and Contamination
Award
Proj.No.
St. Thomas School Southington Mrs. Pelczar
Caleigh M. Waskowicz Southington7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 20Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Milton Fisher Science Fair Award for Innovation and CreativityFor Excellence in Creativity and Innovation by a High School student, $200 cash
3024Biological Control of Ticks to Prevent Lyme Disease Using Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Award
Proj.No.
Danbury High School Danbury Marsha Turek
Ryan D. Kerr Danbury10 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
For Excellence in Creativity and Innovation by a Middle School student, $100 cash
5554Airlift Water Pumping
Award
Proj.No.
The Montessori Middle School Norwalk David Lavallee
Eric Smith Norwalk8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
MIT Club of Hartford AwardsFor excellence in energy related research, high school, $150 cash award
6072Applying the Principles of the Tesla Engine to Design and Construct a Prototype of a Bladeless Wind Turbine
Award
Proj.No.
East Catholic High School Manchester Ms. Noble
Bridget M. Oei Hebron9 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
For excellence in energy related research, middle school, $150 cash award
5046What are the effects of pH and temperature on the efficiency of ethanol production from biomass?
Award
Proj.No.
Woodstock Middle School Woodstock Mrs. Carter
Deanna L. Guilani Woodstock Valley7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 21Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Mu Alpha ThetaCertificate, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
3062Comparisons of Aortic Stiffness using a Hooke's law Derived Spring Constant Between Aneurysm and Non-Aneurysm Groups
Award
Proj.No.
Glastonbury High School Glastonbury Diane Pintavalle
Rahul Sehgal Rocky Hill12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
6027A Surprising Geometric Transformation
Award
Proj.No.
Glastonbury High School Glastonbury Diane Pintavalle
Chung Su Hong Glastonbury12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Mystic Aquarium$100
3001The Investigation of the Biological Health of the New Creek Salt Marsh through Water Quality Testing and SpeciesIdentification of Benthic Invertebrates
Award
Proj.No.
Greens Farms Academy Greens Farms Sara Campolettano
Allison C. Kruk Easton12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationCertificate, medallion, and membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
1016Is Fresh Water Safe To Drink?
Award
Proj.No.
DePaolo Middle School Southington Mr. Young
Mack R. Golos Southington8 TownGrade
Jake T. Moise Southington8 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 22Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
National Society of Professional EngineersCertificate, Lapel Pin, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
5020Truss-t In Your Bridge
Award
Proj.No.
St. Rose of Lima School Newtown Marde Dimon
Dominic C. Pagliaro Sandy Hook7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate, Lapel Pin, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
5561Building Multi-Purpose Craft
Award
Proj.No.
East Ridge Middle School Ridgefield Mr. Walsh
Gurumeher Sawhney Ridgefield8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Northeast Utilities: Environmental ManagementSenior - $250 Scholarship, energy conservation and renewable energy sources
6093Autonomous Kite Wind Generator to Capture Troposphere Winds
Award
Proj.No.
Fairfield College Preparatory School Fairfield Mrs. O'Reilly
Kyle T. Ryan Trumbull10 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Senior - $250 Scholarship, pollution prevention, source reduction, recycling, min. waste
3501Enhancing the Plant Growth and Reducing the Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Using Single Mode Fiber Optics toTransmit Sunlight
Award
Proj.No.
Putnam Science Academy Putnam Hakan Duman
Abdul V. Bektas Putnam11 TownGrade
Alperen F. Tuzuner Putnam11 TownGrade
Yusuf Eraslan Putnam11 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 23Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Office of Naval Research- U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine CorpsHigh School- Certificate, $75.00 gift certificate
3003Development and Characterization of a Novel Listeria-Caspase-3 DNA Vaccine to Eradicate Metastatic Breast Cancer
Award
Proj.No.
Rye Country Day School Rye, NY Dr. Mary Krasovec
Swathi Krishnan Stamford12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
High School- Certificate, $75.00 gift certificate
3016Role of Karyogamy Genes in Nuclear Pore Complex Assembly
Award
Proj.No.
Sacred Heart Academy Hamden Mrs. Brownell
Dominika A. Bajguz Naugatuck12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
High School- Certificate, $75.00 gift certificate
6048Design and Testing of Two-step Arsenic - remediating water filtration system (year two)
Award
Proj.No.
Oxford High School Oxford Mrs. Doherty
Joseph A. Bonavita Jr Oxford12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
High School- Certificate, $75.00 gift certificate
6071Improved Spectral Response of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells through Red-Shift Fluorescence Resonance EnergyTransfer (FRET)
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Andrew Bramante
Thomas C. Newberry Riverside11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
High School- Certificate, $75.00 gift certificate1
6054Visible Illumination of Ferroelectric BiFeO3 Thin Films to Produce a Polarization-Dependent Bulk PhotovoltaicEffect
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Mr. Andrew Bramante
James P. O'Sullivan Old Greenwich11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 24Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Middle School- Certificate, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
5538Aerodynamics: A Study in the Improvement of Auto Body Aerodynamic Efficiency
Award
Proj.No.
St. Timothy Middle School West Hartford Mrs. Christine Simao-Breen
Sean Oleasz West Simsbury8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Middle School- Certificate, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
2018Cracking Codes And Solving Ciphers
Award
Proj.No.
Fields Memorial School Bozrah Ev Brown
Connor S. Provost Bozrah7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Middle School- Certificate, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
5016Baseball Bat Comparison
Award
Proj.No.
Fields Memorial School Bozrah Mrs. Brown
Coogan E. Pellerin Bozrah7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Middle School- Certificate, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
5028The Effect of Salt on the Amount of Hydrogen Produced by the Electrolysis of Water
Award
Proj.No.
E.C. Adams Middle School Guilford Ms. Meyerjack
Sean J. Hackett Guilford7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Middle School- Certificate, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
5513The Mathematics of Card Counting
Award
Proj.No.
Talcott Mountain Academy Avon Mrs. Bauer
Brendan Forbes Granby8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 25Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Otero Family AwardThe Otero Family Award; $200 cash
3056Interactions Between Robot, Adult, and Child in the Task of Secret-Telling
Award
Proj.No.
Amity Regional High School Woodbridge Ms. Deborah Day
Jenny J. Liu Orange12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
ProConn Power Inc. Award for Sustainable Electrical Energy Research$250 for Excellence in Sustainable Electrical Energy Research
6072Applying the Principles of the Tesla Engine to Design and Construct a Prototype of a Bladeless Wind Turbine
Award
Proj.No.
East Catholic High School Manchester Ms. Noble
Bridget M. Oei Hebron9 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Project OceanologyIndividual - Book + 2 tickets, First Place Junior, check for $100, t-shirt
2521Quantitative Analysis of Hypoxia and Its' Causes in Long Island Sound's Estuary
Award
Proj.No.
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy Orange Mrs. Karen Howell
Boruch S. Hecht Norwalk8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Individual - Book + 2 tickets, First Place Senior, check for $100, t-shirt
3087How Macroinvertebrates in Tributaries of the Housatonic River Relate to Pollution
Award
Proj.No.
New Milford High School New Milford Ms. Langrebe
Erin Kersten New Milford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 26Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Randy Gibson Award for Earth Science Research$100 cash and plaque
5050Well Depth and Contamination
Award
Proj.No.
St. Thomas School Southington Mrs. Pelczar
Caleigh M. Waskowicz Southington7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Ricoh Corporation/Society for Science & the PublicCertificate and membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
2519Outbreak! Predicting the modes and transmission rates of a human viral epidemic
Award
Proj.No.
St. Joseph School Danbury Mrs. Jennifer Page
Janine A. Kerr Danbury8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate and membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
2537"Testing Eco-Friendly Plastics" How does the ingredients in a plastic affect it's biodegradability?
Award
Proj.No.
East Granby Middle School East Granby Mr. Paskewitz
Sydney T. Geer East Granby8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Schoepfer Award for Excellence in Local Aquatic ScienceFor excellence in a local water quality study, $100 cash
2521Quantitative Analysis of Hypoxia and Its' Causes in Long Island Sound's Estuary
Award
Proj.No.
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy Orange Mrs. Karen Howell
Boruch S. Hecht Norwalk8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 27Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Science Horizons Senior High Awards1st Place Senior High - $1,000 & All Expense Paid to Compete at Intel ISEF
3024Biological Control of Ticks to Prevent Lyme Disease Using Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Award
Proj.No.
Danbury High School Danbury Marsha Turek
Ryan D. Kerr Danbury10 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
1st Place Senior High - $1,000 & All Expense Paid to Compete at Intel ISEF
3050Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in New Milford High School
Award
Proj.No.
New Milford High School New Milford Ms. Reed
Toni Viola New Milford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Finalist - Senior High - $100 & Medallion
3043Super Weed: Allelopathic Inhibition of Garlic Mustard (Alliaria Petiolata) on Germination and Growth of NativeZinnia Seeds
Award
Proj.No.
Bethel High School Bethel Mr. Raymond Turek
Julie M. Zeller Bethel11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Finalist - Senior High - $100 & Medallion
3087How Macroinvertebrates in Tributaries of the Housatonic River Relate to Pollution
Award
Proj.No.
New Milford High School New Milford Ms. Langrebe
Erin Kersten New Milford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Finalist - Senior High - $100 & Medallion
6006Can Bacteria Withstand the Power of UV Light?
Award
Proj.No.
Bethel High School Bethel Ray Turek
Brian Michalka Bethel11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 28Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Finalist - Senior High - $100 & Medallion
6060What are the most desirable sources of mud for a microbial fuel cell?
Award
Proj.No.
New Milford High School New Milford Mr. Felten
Tara E. Larkin New Milford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Finalist - Senior High - $100 & Medallion
6075Biomimetic Insulation: Inspired by the eastern tent caterpillar and white-tailed deer
Award
Proj.No.
Brewster High School Brewster Mr. Schmidt
Madeleine L. Skaller Brewster12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Society for In Vitro BiologyCertificate and membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
3007Improved Antibacterial Wrapping Using Graphene Oxide Coated Paper
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Mr. Bramante
Warren Z. Bein Riverside11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate and membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
3050Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in New Milford High School
Award
Proj.No.
New Milford High School New Milford Ms. Reed
Toni Viola New Milford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Society of Women Engineers - Hartford SectionScientific Calculator
5041A novel water filtration and disinfection system designed using a salad spinner, dynamo and high intensity lightemitting diodes (LED) for use in developing countries.
Award
Proj.No.
Madina Academy Windsor Aisha Seyal
Sithy A. Mahamoon Windsor7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 29Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Scientific Calculator
5046What are the effects of pH and temperature on the efficiency of ethanol production from biomass?
Award
Proj.No.
Woodstock Middle School Woodstock Mrs. Carter
Deanna L. Guilani Woodstock Valley7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Scientific Calculator
6013A Model Diesel Spill and Its Impact on Biological Oxygen Demand
Award
Proj.No.
Bridgeport Aquaculture School Bridgeport Mr.Shadle
Taylor A. Sambrook Trumbull12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Scientific Calculator
6014Improving the Efficiency of Robotic Arm Movement through Advanced Geometric Calculations
Award
Proj.No.
Putnam Science Academy Putnam Fatih Cekic
Serik Tukupov Putnam10 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Scientific Calculator
6072Applying the Principles of the Tesla Engine to Design and Construct a Prototype of a Bladeless Wind Turbine
Award
Proj.No.
East Catholic High School Manchester Ms. Noble
Bridget M. Oei Hebron9 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project Title School
Southeastern New England Marine Educators$75 award and membership in SENEME - 1st Place Junior & T-Shirt
2509Effect of Bioremediation Nutrient Cultures on Degradation of Oil Spills, and Effect on Sand and Marsh Grass.
Award
Proj.No.
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy Orange Mrs. Howell
Chaim M. I. Hodakov New Haven8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 30Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
$75 award and membership in SENEME - 1st Place Senior & T-Shirt
6050Development of a Composite Clay Polymer Sponge for Remediation of Oil Contaminated Water.
Award
Proj.No.
East Catholic High School Manchester Ms. Holly Noble
Theresa A. Oei Hebron12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Sr. Mary Christine Life Sciences Award$100 and plaque for excellence in the life sciences by a middle school project
2527Bacteria in a Bag
Award
Proj.No.
Sacred Heart School New Britain Dr. Michael Davis
Simone T. Jaros New Britain8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Stanley Lessoff Award for Excellence In Analytical Technique$200 Cash and Plaque
6508Green Your PC
Award
Proj.No.
Classical Magnet School Hartford Thomas Holloway
Haley B. Troy Manchester11 TownGrade
Jordan S. Kunzika Hartford11 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
Stockholm Junior Water PrizeCertificate, Letter, member ship to CT Science Center given by CSF, possible advance to further competition
6516Using Citrus Fruit Peels as Environmentally Friendly and Low Cost Bio-Sorbents to Effectively Remove Phenol fromIndustrial Wastewater
Award
Proj.No.
Putnam Science Academy Putnam Serdar Haytiyev
Yusuf Yilmaz Putnam12 TownGrade
Fadil A. Sencan Putnam12 TownGrade
Abdurrahman Cam Putnam12 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 31Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Certificate, Letter, membership to CT Science Center given by CSF, possible advance to further competition
6040Electrified Nanoscale Architecture in Mixed Matrix Membranes as a Means of Rapid Throughput Water Sterilization
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Andrew Bramante
Will B. Hallisey Greenwich11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Talcott Mountain Science CenterTalcott Mountain Scholarship
5009A Cost-Effective, Eco-Friendly Weather Monitoring UAV.
Award
Proj.No.
Eastern Middle School Greenwich/Riverside Brian Carstens
Paul J. Hansel Old Greenwich7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Talcott Mountain Scholarship
2002A Novel Approach to Oil Spill Cleanup: Wood Chips
Award
Proj.No.
Madina Academy Windsor Mehwish Amin
Sofija Gjonbalaj Manchester7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
The Arthur Mensing Award$500 cash award for excellence in the physical sciences
6072Applying the Principles of the Tesla Engine to Design and Construct a Prototype of a Bladeless Wind Turbine
Award
Proj.No.
East Catholic High School Manchester Ms. Noble
Bridget M. Oei Hebron9 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 32Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
The Children’s Museum1 family plus membership to the Children’s Museum
2012The Hidden Dangers of Cell Phone Radiation
Award
Proj.No.
Solomon Schechter Day School West Hartford Barbra Varnum
Benjamin T. Rosenblatt Glastonbury7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
The Goodwin-Niering Center$100 for “Excellence in Environmental Conservation Studies”
3066Biodegradation of Polylactide Nanoweb Electrospun for Freshwater Harmful Algal Bloom Removal
Award
Proj.No.
Choate Rosemary Hall Wallingford Lawrence Stowe
Joshua S. Kim Wallingford11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
The Howard Lessoff Award for Excellence in Physical Science Research$100 check
5008Rocket Science
Award
Proj.No.
Fields Memorial School Bozrah Mrs. Brown
Jack A. Santo Bozrah7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
U.S. Air ForceCertificate,charging stand, backpack, flash jotter bundle set
2501The Effect of pH on the Electrical Output of a Microbial Fuel Cell
Award
Proj.No.
Madina Academy Windsor Mehwish Amin
Aasiya M. Ahmed Tolland8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate,charging stand, backpack, flash jotter bundle set
2519Outbreak! Predicting the modes and transmission rates of a human viral epidemic
Award
Proj.No.
St. Joseph School Danbury Mrs. Jennifer Page
Janine A. Kerr Danbury8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 33Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Certificate,charging stand, backpack, flash jotter bundle set
5504Does the amount of weight placed on a hovercraft determine the distance it will travel?
Award
Proj.No.
Independent Day School Middlefield Charlotte Stutz
Insia Naqvi Middletown8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate,charging stand, backpack, flash jotter bundle set
5506Stealthy Shapes
Award
Proj.No.
East Ridge Middle School Ridgefield David Bozzuto
Ryan M. McSpedon Ridgefield8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate,charging stand, backpack, flash jotter bundle set
6010The Evaluation, Design & Application of a Military Class Gunship Subsequent Analysis of United States Air ForceFleet
Award
Proj.No.
Staples High School Westport Dr. Morgan
Brandon L. Edelson Westport12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate,charging stand, backpack, flash jotter bundle set
4007Motor Oil Madness
Award
Proj.No.
St. Gregory the Great School Danbury Mrs. Ferry
John F. Cerrone Danbury7 TownGrade
Griffin M. Henley Danbury7 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
U.S. ArmyCertificate and $50 savings bond
3008Efficacy of Solar Disinfection Using Artificial Sunlight Versus a Composite of Infrared, Ultraviolet, and Visible Light
Award
Proj.No.
Joel Barlow High School Redding Dr. Katherine Nuzzo
Caroline Caglioni Redding12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 34Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Certificate and $50 savings bond
6039Computational Investigation of Astrophysical Nuclear Reaction Rate Dominance
Award
Proj.No.
Staples High School Westport Dr. Nicholas Morgan
Rachel A. Myers Westport12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate and $50 savings bond
6048Design and Testing of Two-step Arsenic - remediating water filtration system (year two)
Award
Proj.No.
Oxford High School Oxford Mrs. Doherty
Joseph A. Bonavita Jr Oxford12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate and $50 savings bond
6074Modeling an Optimal Receiver for a Binary Quantum Channel Using Information Theory
Award
Proj.No.
Staples High School Westport Dr. Nick Morgan
Yuri D. Lenskiy Westport12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Silver medallion & Certificate & $100 savings bond
3053The Effect of Escherichia Coli in the Female Genital Tract
Award
Proj.No.
Sacred Heart Academy Hamden Sr. Mary Jane Paolella
Amanda P. Kelly Shelton12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
U.S. Metric AssociationCertificate & membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
3004Water Treatment Residual Solids: The New "Miracle Grow"?
Award
Proj.No.
Guilford High School Guilford John Cuddy
Taylor N. Hudak Guilford9 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 35Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Certificate & membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
6054Visible Illumination of Ferroelectric BiFeO3 Thin Films to Produce a Polarization-Dependent Bulk PhotovoltaicEffect
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Mr. Andrew Bramante
James P. O'Sullivan Old Greenwich11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
University of Connecticut - Physics DepartmentPhysics Department UCONN Co-Op $75 Gift Certificate
6072Applying the Principles of the Tesla Engine to Design and Construct a Prototype of a Bladeless Wind Turbine
Award
Proj.No.
East Catholic High School Manchester Ms. Noble
Bridget M. Oei Hebron9 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
UCONN Early College Experience Program: Life Sciences - $200 U.S. Savings Bond
3079A Comparative Study of Herbs Grown Using an Aquaponic vs. a Hydroponic Growing System
Award
Proj.No.
Sacred Heart Academy Hamden Mrs. Frances Saukas
Olivia N. Kelly Shelton9 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
UCONN Early College Experience Program: Physical Sciences - $200 U.S. Savings Bond
6050Development of a Composite Clay Polymer Sponge for Remediation of Oil Contaminated Water.
Award
Proj.No.
East Catholic High School Manchester Ms. Holly Noble
Theresa A. Oei Hebron12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Westinghouse Electric Company/New England Chapter of North American Young1st place, Excellence in Energy Research, $100 cash award
6064Evaluation of Venting-to-Coolant in Sodium-Cooled Fast Neutron Reactors
Award
Proj.No.
Staples High School Westport Dr. Nicholas Morgan
Tessa D. Green Westport12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 36Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Wilfred A. Müller Award$150 cash award for creative use of mathematics
5509Vortices and Density
Award
Proj.No.
Sacred Heart School New Britain Mrs. Wasielewski
Nadrina M. Ebrahimi New Britain8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Wisner Award$250 cash and plaque
5043A Study of the Voltage Characteristics of Electrolytic Rectifiers
Award
Proj.No.
Smith Middle School Glastonbury Mr. Steve Falcigno
Paul J. Han Glastonbury7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Yale Chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research SocietyDinner at Mory’s for four - with members of Yale Chapter of Sigma Xi
6072Applying the Principles of the Tesla Engine to Design and Construct a Prototype of a Bladeless Wind Turbine
Award
Proj.No.
East Catholic High School Manchester Ms. Noble
Bridget M. Oei Hebron9 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Yale Peabody MuseumFamily “six pack” of free passes to the Yale Peabody Museum
2529The Density of Air Pores on Egg Shells
Award
Proj.No.
Lee H. Kellogg School Falls Village Joseph Markow
Hayley I. Kozlowski Falls Village8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Family “six pack” of free passes to the Yale Peabody Museum
2534Do Certain Colors Affect the Rate of Convergent Lady Bug Activity?
Award
Proj.No.
Our Lady of the Assumption/Holy Family Fairfield Kathy Almeida
Michael N. Arias Bridgeport8 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 37Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Family “six-pack” of free passes to the Yale Peabody Museum
1010Rainforest
Award
Proj.No.
Bridgeport Hope School Bridgeport Elizabeth Deshotel
Shannon M. Gill Bridgeport8 TownGrade
Gean M. Bernard Bridgeport7 TownGrade
Student(s)
Project TitleSchool
Family “six-pack” of free passes to the Yale Peabody Museum
2001How Humidity Affects Fungal Growth
Award
Proj.No.
Talcott Mountain Academy Avon Mr. Pellino
Gwynne T. Domashinski Suffield7 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
One year family membership to the Yale Peabody Museum
3041A Study of Egg Fertility Rate in Leatherback Sea Turtle Clutches Over the Nesting Season (March-June) at thePacuare Reserve, Costa Rica
Award
Proj.No.
Darien High School Darien Mr. David Lewis
Dana E. Howe Darien12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
One year family membership to the Yale Peabody Museum
3052Convergent song evolution between two allopatric green lacewing species, C. “emerald” and C. pallida
Award
Proj.No.
Glastonbury High School Glastonbury Ms. Pintavalle
John D. Foster Glastonbury12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
One-Year Family Membership to the Yale Peabody Museum
3001The Investigation of the Biological Health of the New Creek Salt Marsh through Water Quality Testing and SpeciesIdentification of Benthic Invertebrates
Award
Proj.No.
Greens Farms Academy Greens Farms Sara Campolettano
Allison C. Kruk Easton12 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
One-Year Family Membership to the Yale Peabody Museum
3035The Effect of Temperature on Ocean Organisms
Award
Proj.No.
Fishers Island School Fishers Island Carol Giles
Samantha Grader Groton11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 38Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
Connecticut Science Fair Special Awards2011
Yale Science & Engineering Association, Inc.Certificate, Medallion,membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
6020Solid State Thermoelectric Power Generation Using Strategic Household Placement
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Andrew Bramante
Carl O. Akerman Greenwich11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
Certificate, Medallion,membership to CT Science Center given by CSF
6090Statistical machine translation with syntactic weighting of target-language translation probabilities
Award
Proj.No.
Greenwich High School Greenwich Andrew Bramante
Connor M. Harris Riverside11 TownGradeStudent(s)
Project TitleSchool
03/19/2011 Page 39Connecticut Science Fair / www.ctsciencefair.org
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