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UC Presents List of Science Fair Winners
Regional Event Showcases Budding Scientists
Written By Dan Shanley '12, PR Intern
Congratulations to all participants!
Contact - cleogrande@utica.edu
Utica, NY (04/03/2012) - Utica College has announced the winners for its 34th annual regional science fair, held March 24 on the college’s campus. The fair featured an impressive display of ideas, research and talent from the area’s top budding young scientists.Taking home the top prize, senior level grand champion, is Mary Ann Bulawa, a 10th grade student at Rome Free Academy. For her project, “Optimizing Algae Growth,” Bulawa will receive a two-year half tuition scholarship to Utica College, in addition to an all-expense paid trip to the 2012 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh this May. Grace Atik, a 10th grade Clinton student is the senior level runner-up grand champion for “We Didn’t Start the Fire!”
Neila Rekic and Katelyn Zaleski, 8th grade students at JFK middle school are junior level grand champions for their project, “The Electrolyte Challenge.”
Other fair winners are as follows:
Physical Science - Senior Level
1.Courtney Wigderson, 9th grade, Clinton, Length of Rockets
2.Elizabeth Balch, 9th grade, Clinton, Play That Funky Music
3.Suveer Desai, 9th grade, Perry, Conductivity vs. Temperature
4.Katherine Stanton, 10th grade Rome Catholic, It’s About Time!!!
Natural Science - Senior Level
1.Rosalie Cicchinelli, 11th grade Clinton, Leadership Through Possibilities
2.Mary Ann Bulawa, 10th grade RFA, Optimizing Algae Growth
3.Grace Atik, 9th grade, Clinton, We Didn’t Start the Fire!
4.Ian Potts 9th grade, Clinton, The Effect of Room Design Variables on Human Perception of Spaciousness
Math/Computer/Engineering - Senior Level
1.Nicole Kasprzyk, 10th grade, Poland, Which is the Better Insulation Material?
2.Crysten Przelski, 10th grade Poland, Drawing Tablet vs. Computer Mouse
3.Tristan Abend, 9th grade, Poland, What Quench Makes Steel Stronger
4.Daniel Borner, 11th grade Poland, The Final Frontier
Physical Science - Junior Level
1.Neila Rekic, 8th grade, JFK, The Electrolyte Challenge
1.Katelyn Zaleski, 8th grade, JFK, The Electrolyte Challenge
2.Neira Kajtezovic, 8th grade, JFK, What the Lead?
3.Isabel Gouse, 8th grade, Poland, Does the Distance from Rt. 8 Affect the Number of Particles in the Air?
4.George Yin, 7th grade, Perry Jr. High, How Fast Can We Find a Target
Natural Science - Junior Level
1.Kay Klo, 8th grade, JFK, Cracking Codes with Bacteria
2.Gabriella Dewhurst, 7th grade, Clinton, Germ Nation
2.Mark Lewis, 7th grade, Clinton, Germ Nation
3.Glyn Lloyd, 8th grade, Clinton, Spot the Dot
4.Christopher Militello, 7th grade, Clinton, Student Perception of Bullying
Math/Computer/Engineering- Junior Level
1.Davey Jeselson, 8th grade, Rome Catholic Math Versus Reality
2.Lilith Bulawa, 8th grade Strough, Optimizing Astronaut Exercise
Special Awards
U.S. Army
Rosalie Cicchinelli, Clinton, Leadership Through Possibilities
Mary Ann Bulawa, RFA, Optimizing Algae Growth
Russell I. Arcuri, Proctor High School, IEC Fusion: Stage 1
Courtney Wigderson, Clinton, Length of Rockets
Crysten Przelski, Poland, Drawing Tablet vs. Computer Mouse
U.S. Metric Association
Suveer Desai, Perry Junior High, Conductivity Vs. Temperature
Association of Women Geoscientists
Grace Atik, Clinton, We Didn’t Start the Fire!
The ASM International Foundation Award
Tristan Abend, Poland, What Quench Makes Steel Stronger
Air Force
Senior Level
Russell Arcuri, Proctor, IEC Fusion II: Potential Drop Accelerator
Isabel Gouse, Poland, Does the Distance from Rt 8 Affect the Number of Particulates in the Air?
Davey Jeselson, Rome Catholic, Math Versus Reality
Asa Gray Biological Society
Senior Level
Mary Ann Bulawa, Rome Free Academy, Optimizing Algae Growth
Junior Level
Gabriella Dewhurst, Clinton, Germ Nation
Mark Lewis, Clinton, Germ Nation
Vincent J. Coyne Award
Junior Level
Gabriella Dewhurst, Clinton, Germ Nation
Mark Lewis, Clinton, Germ Nation
Senior Level
Derek Wenndt, Rome Free Academy, Ethanol from Food Waste
Bonide Products, Inc.
Junior Level
Neira Kajtezovic, JFK Middle School, What the Lead?
Senior Level
Derek Wenndt, Rome Free Academy, Ethanol from Food Waste
The Don and Sally Majka Award – Social Science
Junior Level
Christopher Militello, Clinton, Student Perceptions of Bullying
Senior Level
Ian Potts, Clinton, The Effect of Room Design Variables On Human Perception of Spaciousness
The Majka Award Natural Science
Junior Level
Kay Klo, John F. Kennedy, Cracking Codes with Bacteria
The Majka Award in Energy or Conservation
Senior Level
Scott Baron, Poland, Perfecting Hydroponics
Pratt & Whitney Metal Powders Award
Junior Level
Katelyn Zaleski, John F. Kennedy, The Electrolyte Challenge
Neila Rekic, John F. Kennedy, The Electrolyte Challenge
Senior Level
Russell Arcuri, Proctor, IEC Fusion II: Potential Drop Accelerator,
National Society of Professional Engineers
Junior Level
Suveer Desai, Perry, Conductivity Vs. Temperature
APA Outstanding Research in Psychology
Junior Level
Christopher Militello, Clinton, Student Perceptions of Bullying
U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps – Office of Naval Research Award
Junior Level
Kay Klo, JFK, Cracking Codes With Bacteria
Glyn Lloyd, Clinton, Spot the Dot
Senior Level
Tristan Abend, Poland, What Quench Makes Steel Stronger?
Scott Baron, Poland, Perfecting Aquaponics,
Utica College national Alumni Council Award
Junior Level
Lilith Bulawa, Strough Middle School, Optimizing Astronaut Exercise
Senior Level
Andrew Jeselson, Rome Free Academy, What is the Best Conductor?
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Mary Ann Bulawa, RFA, Optimizing Algae Growth
Jennie Grose, Whitesboro, Drugs Down the Drain
Elise Hazard, Poland, Effects of Estrogen on an Aquatic Environment
Yale Science and Engineering Association
11th Grade Student
Scott Baron, Poland, Perfecting Aquaponics
Intel Excellence in Computer Science
Senior Level
Crysten Przelski, Poland, Drawing Tablet vs. Computer Mouse
Mu Alpha Theta
Senior Level
Suveer Desai, Perry, Conductivity vs. Temperature
NOAA
Senior Level
Collin Dundon, Whitesboro, The Effects of Cold Temperatures on the Start of Small Engines
Oneida Research Services Inc. Award
Junior Level
Neira Kajtezovic, JFK Middle School, What the Lead?
Senior Level
Derek Wenndt, Rome Free Academy, Ethanol from Food Waste
Norman P. Bernstein
Junior Level
Evan Parker, Donovan, Noise Cancellation
Senior Level
Suveer Desai, Perry Junior High, Conductivity vs. Temperature
RIOCH Sustainable Development Award
Senior Level
Mary Ann Bulawa, Rome Free Academy, Optimizing Algae Growth
American Chemical Society
Senior Level
Derek Wenndt, Rome Free Academy, Ethanol from Food Waste
Junior Level
Isabel Gouse, Poland, Does the Distance from Rt 8 Affect the Number of Particulates in the Air?
American Meteorological Award
Senior Level
Grace Atik, Clinton, We Didn’t Start the Fire!
Junior Level
Isabel Gouse, Poland, Does the Distance from Rt 8 Affect the Number of Particulates in the Air?
Society for In Vitro Biology
Senior Level
Scott Baron, Poland, Perfecting Aquaponics
