Pikes Peak Regional Science Fair Results
Mar 9, 2009

Grand Awards

Senior High Grand Award

Shankar, Aarthi [11], Rampart HS/Regina Miller: ‘‘Proteomic characterization of extracellular matrix to identify tumor associated biomolecules part 2’’

Senior High Grand Award Runner Up

Hahn, Ethan [11], Classical Academy ‐ North/Linda Cummings: ‘‘Design and construction of a silent magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system’’

Junior High Grand Award

Carrese, Dominic [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Give me oxygen!: The effects of wastewater treatment’’

Junior High Grand Award Runner Up

Weyer, Christopher [8], Creekside MS/Tracy Matthews: ‘‘‘‘Higher’’ performance pinewood racer’’

Senior Division People’s Choice

Duffy‐Webb, Mickella [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘H2O: How much do you know?’’

Junior Division People’s Choice

Gant, Kaitlynn [8], Carson MS/Pati Hawker: ‘‘Peripheral vision’’

Senior Awards

First Place − Senior High Biology

Kruse, Caleb [11], Home School/Tami Kruse: ‘‘C the difference III: Quantifying the effects of ocean acidification on phytoplankton and calciferous algae’’

Second Place − Senior High Biology

Graber, Molly [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘Manufactured monster: Antibiotic resistance in the water system of Colorado Springs’’

Third Place − Senior High Biology

Dewey, Ryan [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Copper catalysts’’
April, Alexandra [10], Coronado HS/Darin Smith: ‘‘Petri, petri on the wall, who’s the grossest of them all?’’

Fourth Place − Senior High Biology

Moran, Taylor [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Antioxidants’’
Theobald, Andrew [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Manipulating mutations’’

Fifth Place − Senior High Biology

Jasperse‐Sjolander, Liam [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘A study of bacteriostatic agents’’
Tremmel, Laura [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Compost this’’
Braun, Amanda [10], Big Sandy Sch./April Lanotte: ‘‘Aquatic adaptations’’

First Place − Senior High Health/Behavioral Science

Shankar, Aarthi [11], Rampart HS/Regina Miller: ‘‘Proteomic characterization of extracellular matrix to identify tumor associated biomolecules part 2’’

Second Place − Senior High Health/Behavioral Science

Rogers, Susannah [10], Rampart HS/Robert Young: ‘‘The molecular mechanism of combination cancer therapy using chloroquine and avastin’’

Third Place − Senior High Health/Behavioral Science

Wilbee, Alana [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Do you see what I see?’’

Fourth Place − Senior High Health/Behavioral Science

Raia, Kasey [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Music: Efficiency booster or brain drainer?’’
Hinkle, Ellie [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘You booze it, you lose it’’

Fifth Place − Senior High Health/Behavioral Science

Pierce, Joanna [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Suggested serving sizes vs. actual serving sizes’’
Elkins, Emily [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘Learning styles’’
Michel, Abigail [9], Coronado HS/Lynne Williams: ‘‘Teenage health’’

First Place − Senior High Physical Science

Pogar, Timothy [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Mpemba effect: Does hot water freeze faster than cold water?’’

Second Place − Senior High Physical Science

Beasley, Nils [12], Mitchell HS/Sean Sorensen: ‘‘Measuring sugar concentration of a liquid with a laser pointer’’

Third Place − Senior High Physical Science

Wallisch, Maria [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘Which type of orange juice has the most vitamin c?’’

Fourth Place − Senior High Physical Science

Knapp, Leann [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘What vegetable turns you on?’’

Fifth Place − Senior High Physical Science

DeBenedittis, Abagail [10], Collegium Home Sch./Keli Stoddard: ‘‘Spilled nail polish: Oh no!’’
Loew, Stephen [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Water evaporation’’

First Place − Senior High Engineering/Mathematics/C.S.

Parish, John [10], Home School/Maureen Parish: ‘‘Where it wasn’t’’
Hahn, Ethan [11], Classical Academy ‐ North/Linda Cummings: ‘‘Design and construction of a silent magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system’’

Second Place − Senior High Engineering/Mathematics/C.S.

Krause, Christopher [11], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Variograms forewarning disaster’’

Third Place − Senior High Engineering/Mathematics/C.S.

Helfer, Abbi [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Solar power’’

First Place − Senior High Group Projects

Pavlenko, Tonya [10] & Gudvangen, Laura [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘The internal battle with melanoma: Triggering immune response using toll ligands’’

Second Place − Senior High Group Projects

Muir II, Lorne [9] & Weeks, Nathan [9], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Unavailable at press time’’

Third Place − Senior High Group Projects

Pelican, Hanna [10] & Zook, Forre [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Resist the TEMPtation’’

Fourth Place − Senior High Group Projects

Bowlin, Natalie [10] & Galletta, Olivia [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Mother Nature’s antiobiotics’’

Fifth Place − Senior High Group Projects

Holt, Ryana [10] & Louie, Dana [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘And it’s downstream from there!’’

Junior Awards ‐‐ Eighth Grade

First Place − 8th Grade Biology

Kolb, Chandler [8], Challenger MS/Scott Grumann: ‘‘Am I working my horse too hard, or am I working my horse too little?’’

Second Place − 8th Grade Biology

Smith, Kristen [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘To eat, or not to eat’’

Third Place − 8th Grade Biology

Weaver, William [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Eutrophication to death’’

First Place − 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Phelps, Taylor [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Now you see it, now you don’t’’

Second Place − 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Mediate, Quint [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Unavailable at press time’’

Third Place − 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Haughey, Hannah [8], Russell MS/Suzanne Bowes: ‘‘Soda hates my guts’’

Fourth Place − 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Heier, Megan [8], Russell MS/Lois Vavra: ‘‘Am i still spinning?’’

Fifth Place − 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Zimmermann, Bea [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Gum and better breath’’

First Place − 8th Grade Physical Sciences, Eng., Math., & C.S.

Weyer, Christopher [8], Creekside MS/Tracy Matthews: ‘‘‘‘Higher’’ performance pinewood racer’’

Second Place − 8th Grade Physical Sciences, Eng., Math., & C.S.

Volz, Sara [8], Cheyenne Mountain Ch. Acad./David Volz: ‘‘Making biodiesel more environmentally viable’’

Third Place − 8th Grade Physical Sciences, Eng., Math., & C.S.

DeMeyer, Zachary [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Danger in the kitchen?’’

Fourth Place − 8th Grade Physical Sciences, Eng., Math., & C.S.

Jackson, Dakota [8], Russell MS/Suzanne Bowes: ‘‘Poo power’’

Fifth Place − 8th Grade Physical Sciences, Eng., Math., & C.S.

Howard, Tanner [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Supercharged’’

Junior Awards ‐‐ Seventh Grade

First Place − 7th Grade Biology

Matteson, Haley [7], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Hot plants; Effects of global warming on development of plants, blossoms, seeds & seed pods’’

Second Place − 7th Grade Biology

Dewey, Madison [7], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Plastics: Friend or foe?’’

Third Place − 7th Grade Biology

Carter, Dante [7], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Your kitchen cleaners might kill e coli but what else do they kill?’’

Fourth Place − 7th Grade Biology

Barrett, Emma [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘For the birds!’’

First Place − 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Fallentine, Nick [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Gone in 30 seconds’’

Second Place − 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Pennington, Kathryn [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Visual interpretation and questionnaire could determine career choice’’

Third Place − 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Ray, Thomas [7], Classical Academy ‐ North/Candus Muir: ‘‘Got goggles?’’

Fourth Place − 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Landon, Rebecca [7], Classical Academy ‐ North/Candus Muir: ‘‘Dissolve your pain’’

First Place − 7th Grade Physical Science

Schneider, Sophia [7], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Neutralization investigation’’

Second Place − 7th Grade Physical Science

Mike, Aidan [7], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘NItinol (Memory Masters)’’

Third Place − 7th Grade Physical Science

Hoglin, Brianne [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘Reaching new heights’’

Fourth Place − 7th Grade Physical Science

Brim, Kyle [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘You’re fired!’’
Weber, Rachel [7], Classical Academy ‐ North/Candus Muir: ‘‘Unavailable at press time’’

Fifth Place − 7th Grade Physical Science

Loftin, Nathan [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Take’em out’’
Weber, Sarah [7], Classical Academy ‐ North/Candus Muir: ‘‘Unavailable at press time’’
Keller, Hannah [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘Where will it float’’
Roitsch, Kaytlon [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Paint vs. fire’’
Pantle, Hannah [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘Batter up!’’

First Place − 7th Grade Engineering & Computer Science

Feathers, Cellene [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Recharge and save’’

Second Place − 7th Grade Engineering & Computer Science

Foster, Haley [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘Is green clean?’’

Third Place − 7th Grade Engineering & Computer Science

Bushnell, Jordan [7], Irving MS/Chris Smith: ‘‘Weathering’s degradation of anthropogenic formations in marble and granite’’
Tustin, Ryan [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘Waste not want not’’

Fourth Place − 7th Grade Engineering & Computer Science

Weeks, Justin [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘New and improved sting’’
Thayer, Shelby [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Heat or speed?’’

Fifth Place − 7th Grade Engineering & Computer Science

Wilburn, Conner [7], Classical Academy ‐ North/Julie Mintz: ‘‘TimBurn!’’
Heier, Caitlin [7], Russell MS/Lois Vavra: ‘‘It’s getting hot in here’’
Roche, Kara [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Dyeing to be red’’

First Place − 7th Grade Mathematics & Computer Science

Purswell, Rachel [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Get a grip!’’

Second Place − 7th Grade Mathematics & Computer Science

Ryd, Chandler [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘AC/DC’’

Third Place − 7th Grade Mathematics & Computer Science

Sharples, Kohlby [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘Wireless interference’’

Fourth Place − 7th Grade Mathematics & Computer Science

Calabretta, Michael [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘All fall down’’

Fifth Place − 7th Grade Mathematics & Computer Science

Mancini, Jonathan [7], Classical Academy ‐ North/Julie Mintz: ‘‘Effects of expansive soil’’

Sixth Place − 7th Grade Mathematics & Computer Science

Jensen, Luke [7], Classical Academy ‐ North/Candus Muir: ‘‘Unavailable at press time’’

Junior Awards ‐‐ Sixth Grade

First Place − 6th Grade Biology

Carrese, Dominic [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Give me oxygen!: The effects of wastewater treatment’’

Second Place − 6th Grade Biology

Matteson, Sydney [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Heads or tails?: The effects of antibiotics in stream water on planeria regeneration’’

Third Place − 6th Grade Biology

Evenson, Samantha [6], Russell MS/Greg Little: ‘‘How the type of food effects the growth of the tadpoles.’’

First Place − 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Reece, Emma [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Visual, auditory, or kinesthetic?’’

Second Place − 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Walker, Dominic [6], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Are energy drinks good for you?’’

Third Place − 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science

Faulkner, Shelby [6], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Dogs gone bananas’’

First Place − 6th Grade Physical Science

Frantz, Emma [6], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘How temperature affects the strength of magnets’’

Second Place − 6th Grade Physical Science

Helfer, Maislinn [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Astroturf’’

Third Place − 6th Grade Physical Science

Wilson, Bobby [6], Edison MS/Rachel Kozhevnikova: ‘‘Carbonation explosion’’

Fourth Place − 6th Grade Physical Science

Curnow, Beau [6], Falcon MS/Lisa DeHoyos: ‘‘Marble roller coaster’’

Junior Awards ‐‐ Junior High Group

First Place − Junior High Group Projects

Gudvangen, Allison [8] & Derr, Claire [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Deadzone’’

Second Place − Junior High Group Projects

Lynch, Mia [8] & Morrison Pibel, Katie [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘A spoon full of insulin helps the sugar go down’’

Third Place − Junior High Group Projects

Miller, Rachel [8] & Becker, Alexis [8], Evangelical Christian/Karen Leidecker: ‘‘Fun with fabrics’’

State Fair Invitation

Special Awards

AFCEA Junior 1st

Ryd, Chandler [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘AC/DC’’

AFCEA Junior 2nd

Volz, Sara [8], Cheyenne Mountain Ch. Acad./David Volz: ‘‘Making biodiesel more environmentally viable’’

AFCEA Junior 3rd

Feathers, Cellene [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Recharge and save’’

AFCEA Senior 1st

Parish, John [10], Home School/Maureen Parish: ‘‘Where it wasn’t’’

AFCEA Senior 2nd

Helfer, Abbi [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Solar power’’

AFCEA Senior 3rd

Gaddipati, Ravi [9], Discovery Canyon HS/Terrie Watts: ‘‘Improving efficiency of electromagnetic projectile accelerators’’

American Association of University Women, Junior

Feathers, Cellene [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Recharge and save’’

American Association of University Women, Senior

Graber, Molly [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘Manufactured monster: Antibiotic resistance in the water system of Colorado Springs’’

American Meteorological Society

Kruse, Caleb [11], Home School/Tami Kruse: ‘‘C the difference III: Quantifying the effects of ocean acidification on phytoplankton and calciferous algae’’

American Psychological Association

Wilbee, Alana [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Do you see what I see?’’

American Society for Materials, International

Mike, Aidan [7], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘NItinol (Memory Masters)’’

Association for Women Geoscientists

Bushnell, Jordan [7], Irving MS/Chris Smith: ‘‘Weathering’s degradation of anthropogenic formations in marble and granite’’

BSCS Senior ‐ First Prize

April, Alexandra [10], Coronado HS/Darin Smith: ‘‘Petri, petri on the wall, who’s the grossest of them all?’’

BSCS Senior ‐ Second Prize

Jasperse‐Sjolander, Liam [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘A study of bacteriostatic agents’’

BSCS Junior ‐ First Prize

Hope‐Goldman, Miette [7], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Grey water vs. tap water’’

BSCS Junior ‐ Second Prize

Kolb, Chandler [8], Challenger MS/Scott Grumann: ‘‘Am I working my horse too hard, or am I working my horse too little?’’

Citizen’s Project

Dodder, Spencer [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘To wash or not to wash: That is the question’’
Mediate, Quint [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Unavailable at press time’’
Graber, Molly [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘Manufactured monster: Antibiotic resistance in the water system of Colorado Springs’’

Colorado Associates in Medical Physics

DeMeyer, Zachary [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Danger in the kitchen?’’

Colorado College Psychology

Fallentine, Nick [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Gone in 30 seconds’’

Colorado Geological Survey

Gemignani, Mitch [7], Russell MS/Lois Vavra: ‘‘Mass Wasting’’
Holt, Ryana [10] & Louie, Dana [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘And it’s downstream from there!’’

Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, First

Gemignani, Mitch [7], Russell MS/Lois Vavra: ‘‘Mass Wasting’’

Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, Second

Bushnell, Jordan [7], Irving MS/Chris Smith: ‘‘Weathering’s degradation of anthropogenic formations in marble and granite’’

Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, Third

Mancini, Jonathan [7], Classical Academy ‐ North/Julie Mintz: ‘‘Effects of expansive soil’’

Comfort Zone Jr. High

Volz, Sara [8], Cheyenne Mountain Ch. Acad./David Volz: ‘‘Making biodiesel more environmentally viable’’

Comfort Zone Sr. High

Helfer, Abbi [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Solar power’’

Criterium Bicycles

Volz, Sara [8], Cheyenne Mountain Ch. Acad./David Volz: ‘‘Making biodiesel more environmentally viable’’
Tremmel, Laura [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Compost this’’

Discovery Education / 3M

Matteson, Sydney [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Heads or tails?: The effects of antibiotics in stream water on planeria regeneration’’
Faulkner, Shelby [6], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Dogs gone bananas’’
Matteson, Haley [7], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Hot plants; Effects of global warming on development of plants, blossoms, seeds & seed pods’’
Fallentine, Nick [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Gone in 30 seconds’’
Southcott, Matt [7], Russell MS/Lois Vavra: ‘‘Battle of the sexes multitasking’’
Schubert, Marika [7], Russell MS/Regina Miller: ‘‘Fear, who’s got it?’’
Weeks, Justin [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘New and improved sting’’
Purswell, Rachel [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Get a grip!’’
Grissom, Emily [8], Evangelical Christian/Karen Leidecker: ‘‘Diabetes: The mystery of testing’’
Jacobs, Lerae [8], Peyton MS/Jenni Esser: ‘‘No pressure’’

Estes Industries

Frantz, Emma [6], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘How temperature affects the strength of magnets’’
Laird, Thomas [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Fuel cells: The engine replacement?’’

Fargo Pizza

Loftin, Nathan [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Take’em out’’
Hinkle, Ellie [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘You booze it, you lose it’’

I‐SWEEP

Johnson, Rachel [10], Home School/Becky Johnson: ‘‘Residual heat for oven’s optimal energy efficiency’’

I‐SWEEP

Feathers, Cellene [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Recharge and save’’
Mata‐Lovato, Dylan [9] & Kostadinov, Simeon [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘The age of recycling’’

Intel Corp. Excellence in Computer Science

Krause, Christopher [11], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Variograms forewarning disaster’’

Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Carter, Dante [7], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Your kitchen cleaners might kill e coli but what else do they kill?’’
Lyle, Savannah [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ‘‘Vitamin C: A potential treatment for cold sores?’’
Dewey, Ryan [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Copper catalysts’’
Bowlin, Natalie [10] & Galletta, Olivia [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Mother Nature’s antiobiotics’’

Mu Alpha Theta

Mobley, Jonathan [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Speed of light’’

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Bushnell, Jordan [7], Irving MS/Chris Smith: ‘‘Weathering’s degradation of anthropogenic formations in marble and granite’’

National Society of Professional Engineers

Parish, John [10], Home School/Maureen Parish: ‘‘Where it wasn’t’’

Old Town Bike Shop

Tremmel, Laura [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Compost this’’

Pikes Peak Peace and Justice Commission

Walker‐Langman, Shelby [9] & Helin, Tisha [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘The attraction is the reaction in fractions’’

Psych Soc of the Pikes Peak Region Senior First Place

Michel, Abigail [9], Coronado HS/Lynne Williams: ‘‘Teenage health’’

Psych Soc of the Pikes Peak Region Senior Second Place

Hinkle, Ellie [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘You booze it, you lose it’’

Psych Soc of the Pikes Peak Region Junior First Place

Schubert, Marika [7], Russell MS/Regina Miller: ‘‘Fear, who’s got it?’’

Psych Soc of the Pikes Peak Region Junior Second Place

Reuter, Michaela [7], Classical Academy ‐ North/Candus Muir: ‘‘Stretching the truth’’

Ricoh

Thayer, Shelby [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Heat or speed?’’

Society for In‐Vitro Biology

McIntyre, Cameron [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Delaying fruit ripening at home’’

Society of Women Engineers Jr. Division

Purswell, Rachel [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Get a grip!’’

Society of Women Engineers Sr. Division

Helfer, Abbi [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Solar power’’

Soil and Water Conservation Society

Matteson, Haley [7], North MS/Erryn Tanner: ‘‘Hot plants; Effects of global warming on development of plants, blossoms, seeds & seed pods’’
Volz, Sara [8], Cheyenne Mountain Ch. Acad./David Volz: ‘‘Making biodiesel more environmentally viable’’
Barrett, Layne [9], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Unavailable at press time’’
Helfer, Abbi [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Solar power’’

Stockholm Water Prize

Graber, Molly [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘Manufactured monster: Antibiotic resistance in the water system of Colorado Springs’’
Liposky, Emma [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Naturally distilling water’’
Kirkpatrick, Ashleigh [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Water desalination’’

Ted’s Bike Shop

Jacobs, Kyle [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘Fuel cells fueling the future’’

U. S. Air Force

Bukowski, Michael [6], Divine Redeemer Cath. Sch./Jeff Klassen: ‘‘Can a boat float in mid‐air?’’
Calabretta, Michael [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘All fall down’’
Volz, Sara [8], Cheyenne Mountain Ch. Acad./David Volz: ‘‘Making biodiesel more environmentally viable’’
Barrett, Layne [9], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Unavailable at press time’’

U. S. Army Award Certificate

Liposky, Emma [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Naturally distilling water’’
Gaddipati, Ravi [9], Discovery Canyon HS/Terrie Watts: ‘‘Improving efficiency of electromagnetic projectile accelerators’’
Krause, Christopher [11], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ‘‘Variograms forewarning disaster’’
Parish, John [10], Home School/Maureen Parish: ‘‘Where it wasn’t’’

U. S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Outstanding Certificate

Besaha, Sophia [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘Ouch!: Are horseshoes necessary?’’

U. S. Metric Association Certificate of Achievement

Townsend, Jordan [9], Coronado HS/Caleb Muth: ‘‘Who needs water when we have all this plastic?’’

U. S. Navy & Marines

Laird, Thomas [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Fuel cells: The engine replacement?’’
Helfer, Abbi [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ‘‘Solar power’’
Kirkpatrick, Ashleigh [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Water desalination’’
Hahn, Ethan [11], Classical Academy ‐ North/Linda Cummings: ‘‘Design and construction of a silent magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system’’

Water Environment Federation

Graber, Molly [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ‘‘Manufactured monster: Antibiotic resistance in the water system of Colorado Springs’’
Liposky, Emma [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Naturally distilling water’’
Kirkpatrick, Ashleigh [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Water desalination’’

Western Museum of Mining and Industry ‐ Sr. Division

Liposky, Emma [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ‘‘Naturally distilling water’’

Western Museum of Mining and Industry ‐ Jr. Division

Tustin, Ryan [7], The Classical Academy/Julie Mintz: ‘‘Waste not want not’’

Yale Science & Engineering Association

Racioppo, Peter [11] & Kim, Daewoong [11] & Nguyen, Linda [11], Fountain‐Fort Carson HS/Colleen Barry: ‘‘Analysis of numerical ordering in males and females’’