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Special Awards

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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 Connecticut 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



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



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




5051Quest for Quietness

Award

Proj.No.

St. Timothy Middle School West Hartford Mrs. Battaglia/Mrs. Breen

Stephen Gosselin West Hartford7 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool


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


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


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



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


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



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



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



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


Award

Proj.No.



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



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.


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



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.


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



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



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



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



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



Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool



Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool




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.


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




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


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


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



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


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool



Leask/Francoeur Family Awards1st Place High School- For innovation electrical engineering or computer science - $200 cash


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool

1st Place Middle School- For innovation electrical engineering or computer science - $100 cash


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool

Lola Lampe Müller Award$150 cash for a middle or high school project


Award

Proj.No.



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



$500 Life Science/Environmental Science/Physical science


Award

Proj.No.



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


Award

Proj.No.



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



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



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.



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



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



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


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


6071Improved Spectral Response of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells through Red-Shift Fluorescence Resonance EnergyTransfer (FRET)

Award

Proj.No.


Thomas C. Newberry Riverside11 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool

High School- Certificate, $75.00 gift certificate1


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool



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


2018Cracking Codes And Solving Ciphers

Award

Proj.No.

Fields Memorial School Bozrah Ev Brown

Connor S. Provost Bozrah7 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool


5016Baseball Bat Comparison

Award

Proj.No.


Coogan E. Pellerin Bozrah7 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool


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


5513The Mathematics of Card Counting

Award

Proj.No.

Talcott Mountain Academy Avon Mrs. Bauer

Brendan Forbes Granby8 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool



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


Award

Proj.No.



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.


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



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


Award

Proj.No.



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.


Boruch S. Hecht Norwalk8 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool



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


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool

Finalist - Senior High - $100 & Medallion


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool


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


6006Can Bacteria Withstand the Power of UV Light?

Award

Proj.No.

Bethel High School Bethel Ray Turek

Brian Michalka Bethel11 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool




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


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


Award

Proj.No.



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.


Sithy A. Mahamoon Windsor7 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool



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



Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool


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



Award

Proj.No.



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



$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



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.


Will B. Hallisey Greenwich11 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool

Talcott Mountain Science CenterTalcott Mountain Scholarship


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool

Talcott Mountain Scholarship

2002A Novel Approach to Oil Spill Cleanup: Wood Chips

Award

Proj.No.


Sofija Gjonbalaj Manchester7 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool

The Arthur Mensing Award$500 cash award for excellence in the physical sciences


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool



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.


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.


Aasiya M. Ahmed Tolland8 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool

Certificate,charging stand, backpack, flash jotter bundle set


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool




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


5506Stealthy Shapes

Award

Proj.No.

East Ridge Middle School Ridgefield David Bozzuto

Ryan M. McSpedon Ridgefield8 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool


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


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



Certificate and $50 savings bond


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool


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


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





Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool

University of Connecticut - Physics DepartmentPhysics Department UCONN Co-Op $75 Gift Certificate


Award

Proj.No.



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.


Tessa D. Green Westport12 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool



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


Award

Proj.No.



Project TitleSchool

Yale Chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research SocietyDinner at Mory’s for four - with members of Yale Chapter of Sigma Xi


Award

Proj.No.



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



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


Award

Proj.No.



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.



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



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.


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.


Connor M. Harris Riverside11 TownGradeStudent(s)

Project TitleSchool


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