Pikes Peak Regional Science Fair Results
Mar 15, 2010
Grand
Awards
Senior High Grand Award
Volz, Sara [9], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Improving algae
biofuels: The effects of carbon dioxide and nitrogen limitation on
Nanochloropsis oculata''
Senior High Grand Award Runner Up
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``Closer to where it
wasn't: Estimation and tracking using adaptive filtering''
Junior High Grand Award
Muir, Aleesa [6], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Developing an
awareness of pet stewardship''
Junior High Grand Award Runner Up
Matteson, Haley [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Sick plants, well plants -
Using plants as biological indicators of pharmaceutical pollution &
remediation''
Senior Awards
First Place - Senior High Biology
Jasperse-Sjolander, Liam [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ``A study of
bacteriostatic agents: Part 2''
Second Place - Senior High Biology
Glenn, Harley [11], Falcon HS/Jennifer Gray: ``Hydroponics for the
future''
Third Place - Senior High Biology
Turner, Molly [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ``Acid rain repair''
First Place - Senior High Health/Behavioral Science
Shankar, Rahul [10], Rampart HS/Regina Miller: ``Proteomic method
development for the analysis of tissue transglutaminase's role in cancer
progression''
Second Place - Senior High Health/Behavioral Science
Hinkle, Ellie [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ``Shut up and drive''
Third Place - Senior High Health/Behavioral Science
Wallisch, Maria [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ``Testing for bias in a
photo lineup''
First Place - Senior High Physical Science
Volz, Sara [9], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Improving algae
biofuels: The effects of carbon dioxide and nitrogen limitation on
Nanochloropsis oculata''
Second Place - Senior High Physical Science
Hahn, Ethan [12], The Classical Academy/Linda Cummings: ``Nuclear fusion
by inertial electrostatic confinement: Increasing efficiency with
thermionic emission''
Third Place - Senior High Physical Science
Stewart, Jasmine [9], Palmer HS/Karen Crosson: ``More than light''
First Place - Senior High Engineering/Mathematics/C.S.
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``Closer to where it
wasn't: Estimation and tracking using adaptive filtering''
Second Place - Senior High Engineering/Mathematics/C.S.
Wise, David [11], The Classical Academy/Linda Cummings: ``Mathematical
analysis of chemical equilibria''
Third Place - Senior High Engineering/Mathematics/C.S.
Krause, Christopher [12], The Classical Academy/Annette Calabretta:
``Microclimates Under the Microscope''
First Place - Senior High Group Projects
Pavlenko, Tonya [11] & Gudvangen, Laura [11], Palmer HS/Greg Busby:
``Internal combat with melanoma: Triggering an immune response ...''
Second Place - Senior High Group Projects
Muir II, Lorne [10] & Weeks, Nathan [10], The Classical Academy/Candus
Muir: ``The separate toxicity of various engineered nanoparticles by
flow cytometry''
Third Place - Senior High Group Projects
Curti, Diana [10] & Saenz, Katya [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ``What's
in your water?''
Fourth Place - Senior High Group Projects
Moran, Taylor [10] & Anstett, Molly [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson:
``Flour power''
Morrison Pibel, Katie [9] & Gardner, Chrissy [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn
Derr: ``Vampire leukemia''
Fifth Place - Senior High Group Projects
Henjum, Kate [9] & Plutt, Maren [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ``You best
not be a `P' if your in IB!''
Hibbert, Jessica [9] & Marten, Ashley [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez:
``To eat or not to eat''
Junior Awards -- Eighth Grade
First Place - 8th Grade Biology
Matteson, Haley [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Sick plants, well plants -
Using plants as biological indicators of pharmaceutical pollution &
remediation''
Second Place - 8th Grade Biology
Lugo, Alina [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Planaria regeneration and
electromagnetism''
Third Place - 8th Grade Biology
Gentz, Nick [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Salty algae''
First Place - 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Schubert, Marika [8], Russell MS/Suzanne Bowes: ``Our subconscious and
its effect''
Second Place - 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
McIntyre, Hannah [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Natural vs. antibiotics:
Which is more effective on the killing of e. coli?''
Third Place - 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Negley, Abigail [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Pain killers and planaria -
How do they effect the healing process?''
Fisher, Alissa [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``What is the effect of body
mass on carbon dioxide output''
Fourth Place - 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Bushnell, Jordan [8], Russell MS/Suzanne Bowes: ``Canine caterwauling''
Dewey, Madison [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Paranoid''
White, Courtney [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Mouse maze''
Fifth Place - 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Davis, Mia [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Say cheese!''
Wallisch, Alessandra [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Prize or praise''
Southcott, Matt [8], Russell MS/Suzanne Bowes: ``The alligator and the
brain''
First Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Schneider, Sophia [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Reducing global warming?
The effect of microorganisms on geologic sequestration''
Second Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Mike, Aidan [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``What's the point?''
Third Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Becar, Natalie [8], Russell MS/Suzanne Bowes: ``Think before you drink''
Fourth Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Anderson, Samantha [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Drained juice''
Fifth Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Everhart, David [8], Edison MS/Rachel Kozhevnikova: ``Fish fry fuel''
Junior Awards -- Seventh Grade
First Place - 7th Grade Biology
Smith, Chelsea [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Ewww! What's on
my shoe?''
Second Place - 7th Grade Biology
Mast, Riley [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Death in a
bottle???''
Third Place - 7th Grade Biology
Witzel, Marcus [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Monumental
mold''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Biology
Song, Kyung [7], Russell MS/Lois Vavra: ``Good news: Chlorine destroys
germs; Bad news: Is it healthy to drink?''
Young, Justin [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``The ants are
dying 2 by 2... (why?)''
Fifth Place - 7th Grade Biology
Hartley, Jenna [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Bacterial resistance''
Fowler, Sydney [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``How does your
garden grow''
Carrese, Dominic [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``South African raptors: A
flight from human development?''
First Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Matteson, Sydney [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Planaria grow fast or
slow to serial dilutions of vit''
Second Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Percy, Megan [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``The best thing
since fresh fruit''
Third Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Merkert, Molly [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Television couch-potato
rats''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Trinidad, Katelynd [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``What
stains my teeth?''
Cameron, Kaitlyn [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Can you
remember?''
Fifth Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Reece, Emma [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Flower vs. gun: what will you
remember?''
Mareyassich, Polina [7], North MS/Michael White: ``What did you say?''
First Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Frieden, Brent [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Sound effects''
Second Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Wilson, Lauren [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Blaze vs.
baking soda''
Third Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Walter, Audrey [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Got purple?''
Frantz, Emma [7], North MS/Michael White: ``The effects of magnetic
levitation on friction force''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Warren, Trent [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Laser
intensity''
Wilson, Bobby [7], Edison MS/Rachel Kozhevnikova: ``Making a bio-
degradable bullet-proof vest''
Sommer, Courtney [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Is the mass
or area of toilet paper more important to your bottom line?''
Fifth Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Baker, Charles [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Magnetic
cars''
Klingman, Devon [7], North MS/Michael White: ``Fiery fresh fabrics''
Martin, Tara [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Do you hear
what I hear''
First Place - 7th Grade Mathematics & Computer Science
Barrett, Tanner [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Whatever
floats your boat''
Second Place - 7th Grade Mathematics & Computer Science
Parrish, Ryan [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Does size matter - Effects
of building size for the wind removal of pollution''
Third Place - 7th Grade Mathematics & Computer Science
Overton, Aaron [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``It's a drag''
Junior Awards -- Sixth Grade
First Place - 6th Grade Biology
Snyder, Kayla [6], Falcon MS/Chris Roberts: ``Ice is nice''
Second Place - 6th Grade Biology
Brasuel, Leo [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Capsaicin amounts in parts of
the chili''
Third Place - 6th Grade Biology
McQueen, Taylor [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Growing tulips''
First Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, I
Carter, Rene [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Dandelion root and peppermint
leaf vs. penicillin''
Second Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, I
Foster, Sophie [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Color confusions''
Third Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, I
Hudson, Sylvie [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Touching memories''
Fourth Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, I
Nillaga, Cassie [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``How old is that
strawberry?!''
Jennings, Quinn [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Is it clean?''
Fifth Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, I
Leech, Johnny [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Contagious currency''
McWilliams, Leta [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``The brain's right side,
left side and sound volume''
First Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Smith, Noah [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Traditional or mesh: Speed and
accuracy''
Second Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Crossley, Zachary [6], Falcon MS/Lisa DeHoyos: ``Modified nerf gun;
distance and velocity''
Third Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Camacho, Cedric [6], Edison MS/Rachel Kozhevnikova: ``Hydropower''
Fourth Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Paul, Sydney [6], Edison MS/Rachel Kozhevnikova: ``Magnetic
permeability''
Fifth Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Howard, Emma [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``The caffeinated radish''
First Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, II
Muir, Aleesa [6], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Developing an
awareness of pet stewardship''
Second Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, II
Abineri, Tess [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Lefties and righties put to
the test''
Third Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, II
Zawacki, Lauren [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``I'm drinking what?''
Fourth Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, II
McCurry, Kayla [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``What's this liquid?''
Conway, Abigail [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Does listening to music
help you study, which kind?''
Fifth Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, II
Higgins, Lauren [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Brain teaser memory''
Albrecht, Amber [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Fish tank bacterial
blooms''
Junior Awards -- Junior High Group
First Place - Junior High Group Projects
Dewey, Lauren [6] & Sullivan, Ellie [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Don't
kiss your ...''
Second Place - Junior High Group Projects
Schofield, Levi [8] & Dekker, Luke [8], Evangelical Christian/Karen
Leidecker: ``DWD''
Third Place - Junior High Group Projects
Wahlen, Jessica [6] & Padilla, Serena [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Bad
bacteria''
Special Awards
AFCEA Junior 1st
Rummel, Ethan [6], Galileo MS/Michael Anderson: ``What is the best
design for an ion engine''
AFCEA Junior 2nd
Wilson, Bobby [7], Edison MS/Rachel Kozhevnikova: ``Making a bio-
degradable bullet-proof vest''
AFCEA Junior 3rd
Frantz, Emma [7], North MS/Michael White: ``The effects of magnetic
levitation on friction force''
AFCEA Senior 1st
Hahn, Ethan [12], The Classical Academy/Linda Cummings: ``Nuclear fusion
by inertial electrostatic confinement: Increasing efficiency with
thermionic emission''
AFCEA Senior 2nd
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``Closer to where it
wasn't: Estimation and tracking using adaptive filtering''
AFCEA Senior 3rd
Volz, Sara [9], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Improving algae
biofuels: The effects of carbon dioxide and nitrogen limitation on
Nanochloropsis oculata''
American Association of University Women, Junior
Smith, Karin [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Digitally
capturing the scene of the crime''
American Association of University Women, Senior
Morrison Pibel, Katie [9] & Gardner, Chrissy [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn
Derr: ``Vampire leukemia''
American Meteorological Society
Stegner, Cassidy [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Which color light on a
foggy night?''
Reinking, Cleo [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``The solar aureole & water
vapor''
American Psychological Association
Kwon, John [12], Pine Creek HS/Alisha Donald: ``Personality impact on
memory''
American Society for Materials, International
Wilson, Bobby [7], Edison MS/Rachel Kozhevnikova: ``Making a bio-
degradable bullet-proof vest''
Association for Women Geoscientists
Heier, Caitlin [8], Russell MS/Suzanne Bowes: ``Underground water flow''
Citizen's Project
Matteson, Haley [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Sick plants, well plants -
Using plants as biological indicators of pharmaceutical pollution &
remediation''
Hinkle, Ellie [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ``Shut up and drive''
Colorado Associates in Medical Physics
Gaddipati, Phani [10], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson: ``Wireless
power''
Colorado College Psychology
Howard, Tanner [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ``Inter-fear-ance''
Colorado Geological Survey
Schneider, Sophia [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Reducing global warming?
The effect of microorganisms on geologic sequestration''
Rufenacht, Mattie [8], Peyton MS/Jenni Esser: ``Mudslide''
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, First
Schneider, Sophia [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Reducing global warming?
The effect of microorganisms on geologic sequestration''
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, Second
Kurko, Sara [7], Pikes Peak Chr. S./Phil Euken: ``The trickle down
effect''
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, Third
Heier, Caitlin [8], Russell MS/Suzanne Bowes: ``Underground water flow''
Comfort Zone Jr. High
Schneider, Sophia [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Reducing global warming?
The effect of microorganisms on geologic sequestration''
Comfort Zone Sr. High
Volz, Sara [9], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Improving algae
biofuels: The effects of carbon dioxide and nitrogen limitation on
Nanochloropsis oculata''
Criterium Bicycles
Youell, Chelsey [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``LED's: A bright new
future!''
Cranford, Ricky [10], Coronado HS/Darin Smith: ``Perpetual motion''
Estes Industries
Crossley, Zachary [6], Falcon MS/Lisa DeHoyos: ``Modified nerf gun;
distance and velocity''
Craig, Ian [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Paintball
madness''
Lutton, Courtney [9], Palmer HS/Karen Crosson: ``Development and
evaluation of hydrogen and oxygen rockets''
Leonard, Joshua R. [9], Falcon HS/Jennifer Gray: ``Model rocket
trajectory project''
Fargo Pizza
Moody, Matthew [6], Falcon MS/Lisa DeHoyos: ``Burning calories''
Jacobsen, Daniel [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Go milk!''
Intel Corp. Excellence in Computer Science
Krause, Christopher [12], The Classical Academy/Annette Calabretta:
``Microclimates Under the Microscope''
Mu Alpha Theta
Darby-McClure, Rileigh [10], Coronado HS/Darin Smith: ``Intelligence in
our genes''
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Stegner, Cassidy [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Which color light on a
foggy night?''
National Society of Professional Engineers
King, Hunter [8] & King, Collin [8], Evangelical Christian/Karen
Leidecker: ``Shaking things up''
Old Town Bike Shop
Matteson, Haley [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Sick plants, well plants -
Using plants as biological indicators of pharmaceutical pollution &
remediation''
PPRSF Best Senior Backboard
Volz, Sara [9], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Improving algae
biofuels: The effects of carbon dioxide and nitrogen limitation on
Nanochloropsis oculata''
PPRSF Best Junior Backboard
Frantz, Emma [7], North MS/Michael White: ``The effects of magnetic
levitation on friction force''
Pikes Peak Peace and Justice Commission
Kinne, Caroline [8], Peyton MS/Jenni Esser: ``Is your friend lying?''
Wallisch, Maria [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ``Testing for bias in a
photo lineup''
Psych Soc of the Pikes Peak Region Senior First Place
Howard, Tanner [9], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ``Inter-fear-ance''
Psych Soc of the Pikes Peak Region Senior Second Place
Wallisch, Maria [10], Palmer HS/Nancy Hampson: ``Testing for bias in a
photo lineup''
Psych Soc of the Pikes Peak Region Junior First Place
Hudson, Sylvie [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Touching memories''
Psych Soc of the Pikes Peak Region Junior Second Place
Griffin, John [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Sound vs. scent''
Ricoh
Waterbury, Quin [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Solar energy vs. fossil
fuel''
Society for In-Vitro Biology
Pavlenko, Tonya [11] & Gudvangen, Laura [11], Palmer HS/Greg Busby:
``Internal combat with melanoma: Triggering an immune response ...''
Society of Women Engineers Jr. Division
Rufenacht, Mattie [8], Peyton MS/Jenni Esser: ``Mudslide''
Society of Women Engineers Sr. Division
Lutton, Courtney [9], Palmer HS/Karen Crosson: ``Development and
evaluation of hydrogen and oxygen rockets''
Soil and Water Conservation Society
Schneider, Sophia [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Reducing global warming?
The effect of microorganisms on geologic sequestration''
Rufenacht, Mattie [8], Peyton MS/Jenni Esser: ``Mudslide''
Turner, Molly [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ``Acid rain repair''
Volz, Sara [9], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Improving algae
biofuels: The effects of carbon dioxide and nitrogen limitation on
Nanochloropsis oculata''
Stockholm Water Prize
Bukowski, Michael [7], Divine Redeemer Cath. Sch./Jeff Klassen: ``Can
you make water out of thin air?''
Turner, Molly [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ``Acid rain repair''
Ted's Bike Shop
Montoya, Maggie [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Running on empty''
Fisher, Alissa [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``What is the effect of body
mass on carbon dioxide output''
U. S. Air Force
Schneider, Isabella [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Organic vs.
conventional produce: Which is safer?''
Strait, Noelle [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Color my
memory''
Percy, Megan [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``The best thing
since fresh fruit''
Everhart, David [8], Edison MS/Rachel Kozhevnikova: ``Fish fry fuel''
U. S. Metric Association Certificate of Achievement
Craig, Ian [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Paintball
madness''
U. S. Navy & Marines
Rummel, Ethan [6], Galileo MS/Michael Anderson: ``What is the best
design for an ion engine''
Frantz, Emma [7], North MS/Michael White: ``The effects of magnetic
levitation on friction force''
Malone, Charlie [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Wind turbine
blade pitch efficiency''
Volz, Sara [9], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Improving algae
biofuels: The effects of carbon dioxide and nitrogen limitation on
Nanochloropsis oculata''
Gaddipati, Ravi [10], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson: ``Optimizing
low energy railgun systems''
Lutton, Courtney [9], Palmer HS/Karen Crosson: ``Development and
evaluation of hydrogen and oxygen rockets''
Western Museum of Mining and Industry
Schneider, Sophia [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Reducing global warming?
The effect of microorganisms on geologic sequestration''
Yale Science & Engineering Association
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``Closer to where it
wasn't: Estimation and tracking using adaptive filtering''
Most Innovative Senior High
Henjum, Kate [9] & Plutt, Maren [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ``You best
not be a `P' if your in IB!''
Most innovative Junior High
Frantz, Emma [7], North MS/Michael White: ``The effects of magnetic
levitation on friction force''