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Regional Science Fair Winners Announced
Students From Clinton, Poland, JFK Take Top Honors
Written By Christine Leogrande
Junior and senior high school students present impressive science projects; win many awards
Contact - cleogrande@utica.edu
Utica, NY (04/02/2009) - The ideas and experiments of nearly 50 of the area’s budding young scientists were on display this past weekend at the 31st annual Utica College Regional Science Fair presented by Pratt & Whitney – HMI Metal Powders, a United Technologies Company.The senior level grand champion of the fair is Alyssa Devine, a 10th grade student from Clinton Central School for “The Effects of Exercise on Human Intelligence.” Senior runner-up grand champion is Matthew Borner, a 10th grade student from Poland Central School for “Rocket Aerodynamics.” The junior level grand champion is Josef Byrne, a 7th grade student from John F. Kennedy Middle School for “Which Material Insulates the Best?”
Devine will be offered a scholarship of two years at half tuition at Utica College, organizers said, among other prizes. Borner will be offered a one-year scholarship of half tuition at UC, and Byrne will be offered $500 in remitted tuition at the college.
The other winners are: (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th place)
Physical Science - Senior Level (Grades 9-12)
1. Stephen Turnbull, 9th grade Clinton, Night Vision Lights
2. Matthew Hwang, 9th grade Clinton, Development of Epoxy Adhesives
3. Faith Rickards, 12th grade Poland, Cold Engine vs. Warm Engine
4. Nick Spudie, 9th grade Clinton, How Powerful are my Propellers
Natural Science - Senior Level
1. Alyssa Devine, 10th grade Clinton, Effect of Exercise on Human Intelligence
2. Alexander Rudiak, 10th grade Rome Catholic, Going Mental with Mice: Effect of Diet on IQ
3. Grace Thiele, 9th grade Clinton, Distinguishing Major and Minor
4. Amanda Sharron, 10th grade Clinton, Effect of Age in Determining Monochrone or Polychrone
Math/Computer/Engineering - Senior Level
1. Matthew Borner, 9th grade Poland, Rocket Aerodynamics
2 Courtney Tabor, 9th grade Poland, Can your House Hue Keep you Hot?
3. Gabe Broomfield, 9th grade Poland, Air, Fuel of the Future…Here Today
4. Joseph Stanton, 11th grade Rome Catholic ,How Secure is your Network?
Physical Science - Junior Level
1. Josef Byrne, 7th grade J.F.K., Which Material Insulates the Best?
2. Jordan Ockowski, 7th grade J.F.K., Effect of Temperature on Solubility of Alka-Seltzer and Equate In Water, Pepsi, A&W Root beer, and Minute Maid Orange Juice
3. Connor Utesch, 8th grade Clinton, Coronal Mass Ejections
4. Maja Bajic, 7th grade J.F.K., Peanut Power
4. Allison Zaleski, 7th grade J.F.K., Peanut Power
Natural Science - Junior Level
1. Gage Thamert, 8th grade Poland, Digester Dilemma
2. Barry Li, 8th grade Rome Catholic, My Plant
3. Dzenela Becic, 7th grade J.F.K., Memorizing Magic
4. Ashley Penge, 7th grade J.F.K., How Does Music Affect Your Heart Rate?
Math/Computers/Engineering - Junior Level
1. Russell Arcuri, 8th grade Donovan, Saving Our Skies: An Investigation of Light Pollution and Light Fixtures
2. Colby Owen, 7th grade Clinton, Effect of Wing Design on Paper Airplane Flight
2. Billy Marson, 7th grade Clinton, Effect of Wing Design on Paper Airplane Flight
3. Andy Jeselson, 7th grade Rome Catholic, Wind Tunnel
Special Awards
U.S. Army
1. Audrey Russo, Clinton, The Science of Appearance
2. Nick Murphy, Clinton, Catching the Wind
3. Sean Rickard, Poland, What’s in your Water?
4. Gabrielle Huther, Whitesboro, Comparisons and Predictions on Yellowstone National Park Volcanoes
5. Emily Puleo, Whitesboro, Will Microwaving Help Preserve Food?
U.S. Metric Association
Matthew Borner, Poland, Rocket Aerodynamics
Association of Women Geoscientists
Gabrielle Huther, Whitesboro, Comparisons and Predictions on Yellowstone National Park Volcanoes
The ASM International Foundation Award
Matthew Hwang, Clinton, Development of Epoxy Adhesives
Air Force Research Laboratory Century of Flight Award
1. Alyssa Devine, Clinton, The Effects of Exercise on Human Intelligence
2. Faith Rickard, Poland, Cold Engine vs. Warm Engine
3. Kelly Read, Whitesboro, Indoors or Outdoors: Does Location Affect the Height of a Tennis Ball’s Bounce?
4. Alexander Rudiak, Rome Catholic, Going Mental with Mice: Effect of Diet on IQ
Asa Gray Biological Society
Junior Level
Semra Sarajlija, J.F.K., Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer
Senior Level
Lauren Pugh, Whitesboro, The Effect of Global Warming on Central N.Y.S.
ECR International, Inc. (Utica Boilers)
Junior Level
Andy Jeselson, Rome Catholic, Wind Tunnel
Senior Level
Gabe Broomfield, Poland, Air, Fuel of the Future….Here Today
Rome Academy of Sciences
Junior Level
Ashley Penge, J.F.K., How Does Music Affect Your Heart Rate?
Senior Level
Alexander Rudiak, Rome Catholic, Going Mental on Mice: Effect of Diet on IQ
Vincent J. Coyne Award
Junior Level
Gage Thamert, Poland, Digester Dilemma
Senior Level
Alexander Rudiak, Rome Catholic, Going Mental on Mice: Effect of Diet on IQ
Bonide Products, Inc.
Junior Level
Joshua Lomeo, J.F.K., Dissolving Pennies
Senior Level
Matthew Hwang, Clinton, Development of Epoxy Adhesives
American Building Maintenance Co.
Junior Level
Andy Jeselson, Rome Catholic, Wind Tunnel
Senior Level
Lauren Pugh, Whitesboro, The Effect of Global Warming on Central N.Y.S.
The Don and Sally Majka Award – Social Science
Junior Level
Ashley Penge, J.F.K., How Does Music Affect Your Heart Rate?
The Don and Sally Majka Award – Natural Science
Senior Level
Gabe Broomfield, Poland, Air, Fuel of the Future….Here Today
The Don and Sally Majka Award – Ecology Science
Junior Level
Gage Thamert, Poland ,Digester Dilemma
Senior Level
Nick Murphy, Clinton, Catching the Wind
Adam and Bertha Lachet Memorial Award
Junior Level
Russell Arcuri, Donovan, Saving Our Skies: An Investigation of Light Pollution and Light Fixtures
Senior Level
Nick Murphy, Clinton, Catching the Wind
Pratt & Whitney-HMI Metal Powders Award
Junior Level
Gage Thamert, Poland, Digester Dilemma
Senior Level
Gabe Broomfield, Poland, Air, Fuel of the Future….Here Today
Special Metals Corporation Award
Junior Level
Joshua Lomeo, J.F.K., Dissolving Pennies
Senior Level
Nick Murphy, Clinton, Catching the Wind
National Society of Professional Engineers
Joseph Stanton, Rome Catholic, How Secure is Your Network?
APA Outstanding Research in Psychology
Alyssa Devine, Clinton, The Effect of Exercise on Human Intelligence
U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps – Office of Naval Research Award
Junior Level
1. Maja Bajic, J.F.K., Peanut Power
1. Allison Zaleski, J.F.K, Peanut Power
2. Dzenela Becic, J.F.K., Memorizing Magic
Senior Level
1. Gabe Broomfield, Poland, Air, Fuel of the Future….Here Today
2. Audrey Russo, Clinton, The Science of Appearance
Utica College national Alumni Council Award
Junior Level
Josef Byrne, J.F.K., Which Material Insulates the Best?
Senior Level
Alyssa Devine, Clinton, The Effect of Exercise on Human Intelligence
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
1. Patrick Heintz, Whitesboro, How Sea Surface Temperature Affects Hurricanes
2. Brendan Babiarz, Whitesboro, What is the Change in Precipitation in New York?
3. Sean Rickard, Poland, What’s in Your Water?
Yale Science and Engineering Association
11th Grade Student
Joseph Stanton, Rome Catholic, How Secure is Your Network?
Intel Excellence in Computer Science
Senior Level
Joseph Stanton, Rome Catholic ,How Secure is Your Network?
Mu Alpha Theta
Senior Level
Gabe Broomfield, Poland, Air, Fuel of the Future….Here Today
NOAA
Junior Level
Lauren Pugh, Whitesboro, The Effects of Global Warming on Central N.Y.S.
National Grid Award
Junior Level
Steven Williams, Clinton, Efficiency of Fluorescent versus Incandescent Light Bulbs
Senior Level
Jessica Stanulevich, Whitesboro, Potential Energy Savings from Reduced Idle Power Draw
Dolphin Technology
Senior Level
Joseph Stanton, Rome Catholic, How Secure is Your Network?
Clemente Award
Junior Level
1. Colby Owen, 7th grade Clinton, Effect of Wing Design on Paper Airplane Flight
1. Billy Marson, 7th grade Clinton, Effect of Wing Design on Paper Airplane Flight
Senior Level
Joseph Stanton, Rome Catholic, How Secure is Your Network?
Oneida Research Services Inc. Award
Junior Level
Josef Byrne, J.F.K. ,Which Material Insulates the Best?
Senior Level
Matthew Hwang, Clinton ,Development of Epoxy Adhesives
Norman P. Bernstein
Junior Level
Andrea Cvijanovic, J.F.K., Voltaic Pile
Senior Level
Nick Murphy, Clinton, Catching the Wind
Mohawk Valley Chapter of ASM International
Junior Level
Connor Utesch, Clinton, Coronal Mass Ejections
Senior Level
Lauren Pugh, Whitesboro, The Effects of Global Warming on Central N.Y.S
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Joseph Stanton, Rome Catholic, How Secure is Your Network?
Jessica Stanulevich, Whitesboro, Potential Energy Savings from Reduced Idle Power Draw
Remet Corporation
Junior Level
Justine Immundo, J.F.K., How Permanent are Permanent Markers?
Senior Level
Nick Spudie, Clinton, How Powerful are My Propellers?
US Department of Health and Human Services
Alyssa Devine, Clinton, The Effect of Exercise on Human Intelligence
ACS Chemistry Award
Junior Level
Gage Thamert, Poland, Digester Dilemma
Jordan Ockowski, J.F.K., Effect of Temperature on Solubility of Alka-Seltzer and Equate In Water, Pepsi, A&W Root Beer and Minute Maid Orange Juice
Senior Level
Faith Rickard, Poland, Cold Engine vs. Warm Engine
Sean Rickard, Poland, What’s in your Water?
Society for Science and the Public
Steven Williams, Clinton, Efficiency of Fluorescent versus Incandescent Light Bulbs
RICOH Sustainable Development Award
Kira Maddox, Whitesboro, Absorption of Pollutants in Different Types of Soil
AFCEA Awards
Matthew Hwang, Clinton, Development of Epoxy Adhesives
Ruth Elgren, Clinton, The Science Behind the Squeak
Grace Billiter, Clinton, Solar Storm!
Stephen Turnbull, Clinton, Night Vision Lights
Nick Murphy, Clinton, Catching the Wind
Kelly Read, Whitesboro, Indoors or Outdoors: Does Location Affect the Height of a Tennis Ball’s Bounce?
Lauren Pugh, Whitesboro, The Effect of Global Warming on Central N.Y.S.
Sean Rickard, Poland, What's in your Water?
Jessica Stanulevich, Whitesboro, Potential Energy Savings from Reduced Idle Power Draw
Faith Rickard, Poland, Cold Engine vs. Warm Engine
Gabe Broomfield, Poland, Air, Fuel of the Future….Here Today
Josef Byrne, J.F.K., Which Material Insulates the Best?
Jordan Oczkowski, J.F.K., Effect of Temperature on Solubility of Alka-Seltzer and Equate in Water, Pepsi, A&W Root Beer, and Minute Maid Orange Juice
Andrea Cvijanovic, J.F.K., Voltaic Pile
Dzenela Becic, J.F.K., Memorizing Magic!
Semra Sarjlija, J.F.K., Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer
Barry Li, Rome Catholic, My Plant
Colby Owen, Clinton, Effect of Wing Design on Paper Airplane Flight
Billy Marson, Clinton, Effect of Wing Design on Paper Airplane Flight
Courtney Tabor, Poland, Can your House’s Hue Keep you Hot?
The UC Regional Science Fair, featuring exhibits from students in grades seven through 12, is designed to stimulate an active interest in science and engineering while providing an educational experience and giving public recognition to talented students.
Nearly 60 judges from across scientific curricula and professions critiqued the exhibits.
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