Pikes Peak Regional Science Fair Results
Mar 15, 2011
Key: Last_name, First_name
[grade], School/Teacher: ``Title''
Grand
Awards
Senior High Grand Award
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``On the verge of where
it wasn't: A multi-model approach to Kalman filtering using intelligent
selection''
Senior High Grand Award Runner Up
Volz, Sara [10], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Enhancing Algae
Biofuels, Phase II: Stress Analysis of ACCase, an Enzymatic Factor of
Lipid Production''
Junior High Grand Award
Carrese, Dominic [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Rocky mountain pure:
Fountain creek's journey through the Pikes Peak region''
Junior High Grand Award Runner Up
Frieden, Kendra [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Pivotal
decisions in solar energy''
Senior Division People's Choice
Visel, Daniel [9], Hilltop Baptist/Deborah Wilkins: ``Solenoid lock''
Junior Division People's Choice
Willis, Joshua [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Good
vibrations?''
Best Backboard Senior Division
Lutton, Courtney [10], Palmer HS/Sandra Smith: ``Wind turbine''
Best Backboard Junior Division
Weeks, Chloe [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``OMG texting
while driving: It's G2G''
Most Unique Senior Division
Waters, Matthew [10], Hilltop Baptist/Deborah Wilkins: ``Broadsided:
Size vs. aerodynamics''
Most Unique Junior Division
Merkert, Molly [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Cadmium: The grim-reaper in
your jewelry box''
Outstanding Home School
Parish, Maureen [12], Parish Home School/Maureen Parish: ``Outstanding
teacher''
Senior Awards
Senior High Biological Science
First Place - Senior High Biology
Volz, Sara [10], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Enhancing Algae
Biofuels, Phase II: Stress Analysis of ACCase, an Enzymatic Factor of
Lipid Production''
Second Place - Senior High Biology
Matteson, Haley [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Troubled tomatoes: The
effect of acetaminophen and an acetal/H2O2 mixture on growth and the
internal structur''
Third Place - Senior High Biology
Jasperse-Sjolander, Liam [11], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``A statistical
analysis of allometric size distribution in clonal and non-clonal
forests''
Fourth Place - Senior High Biology
Garnhart, Gary [10], Edison HS/Angela Golding: ``CO2 production''
Fifth Place - Senior High Biology
Anderson, Sydney [9], Edison HS/Angela Golding: ``How clean is your
home? Effective bacterial cleaners''
Senior High Health/Behavioral Science
First Place - Senior High Health/Behavioral Science
Schubert, Marika [9], Wasson HS/Angela Dunn: ``Music and memory''
Second Place - Senior High Health/Behavioral Science
Konik, Tessa [9], Coronado HS/Lynne Williams: ``Testing the accuracy of
eyewitness testimony''
Third Place - Senior High Health/Behavioral Science
Blayney, Sophia [9], Coronado HS/Lynne Williams: ``Altruism: It's just
human nature''
Fourth Place - Senior High Health/Behavioral Science
Lynch, Mia [10] & Nawrocki, Jessica [10], Palmer HS/Sandra Smith:
``Effects of external distractions on driving proficiency''
Fifth Place - Senior High Health/Behavioral Science
Williams, Deja [10], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ``Girls vs boys: The deal
with raising hands''
Senior High Physical Science
First Place - Senior High Physical Science
Schneider, Sophia [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Can geosequestration
and geothermal energy work together? Enhanced geothermal systems using
CO2''
Second Place - Senior High Physical Science
Gaddipati, Phanindra [11], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson:
``Enhancing aluminum gallium nitride based semiconductors through
dislocation analysis and thin film optimization''
Third Place - Senior High Physical Science
Huerta, Julia [9], Palmer HS/Karen Crosson: ``Hockey puck velocity''
Fourth Place - Senior High Physical Science
Theobald, Margaret [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ``The sea is not a
blender: Oil and water do not mix''
Fifth Place - Senior High Physical Science
Visel, Daniel [9], Hilltop Baptist/Deborah Wilkins: ``Solenoid lock''
Senior High Engineering/Math/C.S.
First Place - Senior High Engineering/Mathematics/C.S.
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``On the verge of where
it wasn't: A multi-model approach to Kalman filtering using intelligent
selection''
Second Place - Senior High Engineering/Mathematics/C.S.
Cruz, Luis [12], Harrison HS/Kelly Gallegos: ``Electrooculography: A new
approach''
Third Place - Senior High Engineering/Mathematics/C.S.
Ryd, Chandler [9], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Speed or
pressure''
Junior Awards - Eighth Grade
8th Grade Biological Science
First Place - 8th Grade Biology
Hartley, Jenna [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Emergence of resistant
bacteria''
Second Place - 8th Grade Biology
Matteson, Sydd [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``A head's tale: The Effects of
Pharmaceutical Pollutants and Remediation on the Regeneration of
Planaria.''
Third Place - 8th Grade Biology
Helfer, Maislinn [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Dirt bag''
Fourth Place - 8th Grade Biology
Prewitt, Meagan [8], Holmes MS/Marty Wolf: ``Going bananas: How
packaging affects the ripening of bananas''
Fifth Place - 8th Grade Biology
Mareyassich, Polina [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Recommended most by
dermatologists''
8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
First Place - 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Harris, Lily [8], Challenger MS/Scott Grumann: ``A risky experiment''
Second Place - 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Tindal, Rachael [8], Holmes MS/Lori Waddle: ``Which type of orange juice
has the largest amount of vitamin c?''
Third Place - 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Klingman, Devon [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``The reward system: What is
our mindset?''
Fourth Place - 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Stinnett, Michael [8], Pikes Peak Chr. S./Phil Euken: ``Achy breaky
heartburn''
Fifth Place - 8th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Reece, Emma [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Social networking''
8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., & C.S., I
First Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Carrese, Dominic [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Rocky mountain pure:
Fountain creek's journey through the Pikes Peak region''
Second Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Kimball, Sarah [8], Challenger MS/Scott Grumann: ``Sensors for the
blind''
Third Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Helfer, Maxx [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Hardcore recycling''
8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., & C.S., II
First Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Smith, Karin [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Stealth missiles?
Threat eliminated''
Second Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Frantz, Emma [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Does it stick: Viscosity and
liquid mediated adhesion''
Third Place - 8th Grade Physical Sci., Eng., Math., &
C.S.
Kurko, Sara [8], Pikes Peak Chr. S./Phil Euken: ``Skating on thin ice''
Junior Awards - Seventh Grade
7th Grade Biological Science, I
First Place - 7th Grade Biology
Miller, Alex [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Beat the
bacteria''
Second Place - 7th Grade Biology
Dewey, Lauren [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Are you still thirsty?''
Third Place - 7th Grade Biology
Thompson, Anna [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Stronger
teeth....sweet''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Biology
D'Agnese, Ashley [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Plain, sweet,
or no headaches''
Fifth Place - 7th Grade Biology
Gergen, Alex [7], Evangelical Christian/Karen Leidecker: ``What's that
note?''
7th Grade Biological Science, II
First Place - 7th Grade Biology
Laden, Sarah [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Cool beans!''
Second Place - 7th Grade Biology
Waterbury, Quin [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Antibacterial material?''
Third Place - 7th Grade Biology
Murphy, Logan [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Is it clean ...''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Biology
Bonato, Andrea [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Toying with
bacteria''
Fifth Place - 7th Grade Biology
Camacho, Cedric [7], Edison MS/Angela Golding: ``Snack time''
7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, I
First Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Brown, Dylan [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Learning is its
own reward?''
Second Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Weeks, Chloe [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``OMG texting
while driving: It's G2G''
Third Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Guerin, Damaris [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Can music help you study''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Hack, Yasmeen [7], Banning Lewis Ranch Acad./Anna Stewart: ``The
dissolution rate of lactase pills''
Fifth Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Rex, Kyle [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Are you flushing
money down the toilet?''
Sixth Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Hudson, Sylvie [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Teeth matter''
7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science, II
First Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Knapp, Joseph [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Flicker fusion''
Second Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Brasuel, Leo [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Microwaving: The right
choice?''
Third Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Swank, Moriah [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Celebrity
smiles, protect your cheesy grin''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Higgins, Lauren [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Left and right:
Brainteasers''
Fifth Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Foster, Sophie [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Got music?''
Sixth Place - 7th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Jennings, Graham [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Sunlight is
the best investment''
7th Grade Physical Science, I
First Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Arrasmith, Michael [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Up, up, and
away''
Second Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Willis, Joshua [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Good
vibrations?''
Third Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Michael-Trumbull, Rosemary [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir:
``Snow, camera, exposure''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Zawacki, Lauren [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Sweet tooth''
Fifth Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Widman, Eric [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Crude answers''
Sixth Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Eiser, Griffin [7], Carson MS/David Shuman: ``Chips ahoy or flat-out
fail''
7th Grade Physical Science, II
First Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Raphael, Sam [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``A light in the
dark''
Second Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Mike, Ryan [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Slippery surfaces''
Third Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
McHugh, David [7], Banning Lewis Ranch Acad./Anna Stewart: ``Color vs.
clear: The battle for clean water''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Turmes, Amanda [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Countertop cop:
Watch out for stains''
Fifth Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Frost, Michael [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Save money
and the planet... one video game at a time''
Sixth Place - 7th Grade Physical Science
Abineri, Tess [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``The colors in between''
7th Grade Math, Eng., & Computer Sci.
First Place - 7th Grade Engineering & Computer Science
Smith, Noah [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Improving maglev safety''
Second Place - 7th Grade Engineering & Computer Science
Crane, Robbie [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``H2Oil''
Third Place - 7th Grade Engineering & Computer Science
Khaliqi, Phoebe [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Robo rescue
bots''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Engineering & Computer Science
Wright, Ethan [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``Homefield
advantage and baseball''
Fifth Place - 7th Grade Engineering & Computer Science
Mancini, Timothy [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Wave power''
7th Grade Earth Science
First Place - 7th Grade Earth Science
Frieden, Kendra [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Pivotal
decisions in solar energy''
Second Place - 7th Grade Earth Science
Schneider, Isabella [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``A cleaner water
supply? Removing nitrates and phosphates from contaminated water''
Third Place - 7th Grade Earth Science
Muir, Aleesa [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Analyzing the
deteriorating effects of acid precipitation on natural landscaping''
Fourth Place - 7th Grade Earth Science
Paul, Sydney [7], Edison MS/Angela Golding: ``Anatomy of an oil spill
clean up''
Junior Awards - Sixth Grade
6th Grade Biological Science
First Place - 6th Grade Biology
Popkin, Max [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Yuck! Bacteria on Dishes''
Second Place - 6th Grade Biology
Spencer, Gwendolyn [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``E-coli''
Third Place - 6th Grade Biology
Schenk, William [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Which cleaner is the best
for your smelly rag?''
Fourth Place - 6th Grade Biology
Tirpak, Erin [6], Palmer Lake Elem./Michelle Weber: ``How do certain
liquids affect fingerprints?''
Fifth Place - 6th Grade Biology
Ogilvie, Kianna [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Battle of the chemicals acid
vs. base''
6th Grade Health & Behav. Science
First Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Bloomfield, Rebecca [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Into the wild: Water
purification''
Second Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Bultema, Ellora [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Lung capacity''
Third Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Gilliam, Maya [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Music and reading''
Fourth Place - 6th Grade Health & Behavioral Science
Bean, Abigail [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Reading comprehension with
television''
6th Grade Physical Science, I
First Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Bogdovitz, Abigail [6], Palmer Lake Elem./Michelle Weber: ``Effects of
sugar on baking leaveners''
Second Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Stanfill, Trevor [6], Legacy Acad./Rhonda Peterson: ``What? The hail
project''
Third Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
McNern, Ronan [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Fuels of the future''
Fourth Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Daniel, William [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``The heat is on charcoal''
Fifth Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Brewer, Ethan [6], West MS/Anne Wolf: ``Germination nation''
6th Grade Physical Science, II
First Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Artalejo, Taija [6], West MS/Anne Wolf: ``Maglev transportation
discoveries''
Second Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Staton, Elisabeth [6], West MS/Anne Wolf: ``Non-Newtonian fluids and
what they do''
Third Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Wright, Malcolm [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``What type of wax?''
Fourth Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Ritch, Kaylee [6], West MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Warm socks are like spilled
hot cocoa''
Fifth Place - 6th Grade Physical Science
Kimlicko, Luka [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Recharge your wallet''
State Fair
State Fair Invitations
State Fair Invitation
Popkin, Max [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Yuck! Bacteria on Dishes''
Spencer, Gwendolyn [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``E-coli''
Bloomfield, Rebecca [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Into the wild: Water
purification''
Bogdovitz, Abigail [6], Palmer Lake Elem./Michelle Weber: ``Effects of
sugar on baking leaveners''
Stanfill, Trevor [6], Legacy Acad./Rhonda Peterson: ``What? The hail
project''
Artalejo, Taija [6], West MS/Anne Wolf: ``Maglev transportation
discoveries''
Dewey, Lauren [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Are you still thirsty?''
Miller, Alex [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Beat the
bacteria''
Weeks, Chloe [7], The Classical Academy/Shawn O'Toole: ``OMG texting
while driving: It's G2G''
Brown, Dylan [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Learning is its
own reward?''
Arrasmith, Michael [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Up, up, and
away''
Willis, Joshua [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Good
vibrations?''
Smith, Noah [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Improving maglev safety''
Crane, Robbie [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``H2Oil''
Schneider, Isabella [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``A cleaner water
supply? Removing nitrates and phosphates from contaminated water''
Muir, Aleesa [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Analyzing the
deteriorating effects of acid precipitation on natural landscaping''
Frieden, Kendra [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Pivotal
decisions in solar energy''
Waterbury, Quin [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Antibacterial material?''
Laden, Sarah [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Cool beans!''
Brasuel, Leo [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Microwaving: The right
choice?''
Knapp, Joseph [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Flicker fusion''
Mike, Ryan [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Slippery surfaces''
McHugh, David [7], Banning Lewis Ranch Acad./Anna Stewart: ``Color vs.
clear: The battle for clean water''
Raphael, Sam [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``A light in the
dark''
Hartley, Jenna [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Emergence of resistant
bacteria''
Matteson, Sydd [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``A head's tale: The Effects of
Pharmaceutical Pollutants and Remediation on the Regeneration of
Planaria.''
Helfer, Maislinn [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Dirt bag''
Harris, Lily [8], Challenger MS/Scott Grumann: ``A risky experiment''
Carrese, Dominic [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Rocky mountain pure:
Fountain creek's journey through the Pikes Peak region''
Kimball, Sarah [8], Challenger MS/Scott Grumann: ``Sensors for the
blind''
Frantz, Emma [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Does it stick: Viscosity and
liquid mediated adhesion''
Smith, Karin [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Stealth missiles?
Threat eliminated''
Jasperse-Sjolander, Liam [11], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``A statistical
analysis of allometric size distribution in clonal and non-clonal
forests''
Matteson, Haley [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Troubled tomatoes: The
effect of acetaminophen and an acetal/H2O2 mixture on growth and the
internal structur''
Volz, Sara [10], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Enhancing Algae
Biofuels, Phase II: Stress Analysis of ACCase, an Enzymatic Factor of
Lipid Production''
Schubert, Marika [9], Wasson HS/Angela Dunn: ``Music and memory''
Schneider, Sophia [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Can geosequestration
and geothermal energy work together? Enhanced geothermal systems using
CO2''
Gaddipati, Phanindra [11], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson:
``Enhancing aluminum gallium nitride based semiconductors through
dislocation analysis and thin film optimization''
Ryd, Chandler [9], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Speed or
pressure''
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``On the verge of where
it wasn't: A multi-model approach to Kalman filtering using intelligent
selection''
Cruz, Luis [12], Harrison HS/Kelly Gallegos: ``Electrooculography: A new
approach''
Special Awards
After School University
Raphael, Sam [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``A light in the
dark''
Engberg, Ethan [8], Peyton MS/Jenni Esser: ``Electricity output of
photovoltaic cell in ambient temperatures relevant to space on Mars
...''
Frantz, Emma [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Does it stick: Viscosity and
liquid mediated adhesion''
Blayney, Sophia [9], Coronado HS/Lynne Williams: ``Altruism: It's just
human nature''
Bangs, Heather [10], Hilltop Baptist/Deborah Wilkins: ``Unleashing the
power of conductivity''
Schneider, Sophia [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Can geosequestration
and geothermal energy work together? Enhanced geothermal systems using
CO2''
Animal Clinic of Woodland Park
Burkle, Henry [6], West MS/Anne Wolf: ``Super worms: Do mealworms make
chicken eggs have more mass?''
Center for STEM Education at UCCS
Spafford, Benjamin [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Paint with
protection potential: Chemistry vs. earth science''
Lutton, Courtney [10], Palmer HS/Sandra Smith: ``Wind turbine''
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at UCCS
Schneider, Sophia [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Can geosequestration
and geothermal energy work together? Enhanced geothermal systems using
CO2''
AFCEA Junior 1st
Smith, Karin [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Stealth missiles?
Threat eliminated''
AFCEA Junior 2nd
Artalejo, Taija [6], West MS/Anne Wolf: ``Maglev transportation
discoveries''
AFCEA Junior 3rd
Engberg, Ethan [8], Peyton MS/Jenni Esser: ``Electricity output of
photovoltaic cell in ambient temperatures relevant to space on Mars
...''
AFCEA Senior 1st
Cruz, Luis [12], Harrison HS/Kelly Gallegos: ``Electrooculography: A new
approach''
AFCEA Senior 2nd
Gaddipati, Ravi [11], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson: ``Visual
simultaneous localization and mapping''
AFCEA Senior 3rd
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``On the verge of where
it wasn't: A multi-model approach to Kalman filtering using intelligent
selection''
American Association of University Women
Frantz, Emma [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Does it stick: Viscosity and
liquid mediated adhesion''
Matteson, Haley [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Troubled tomatoes: The
effect of acetaminophen and an acetal/H2O2 mixture on growth and the
internal structur''
American Meteorological Society
Summers, Kayla [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Acidification:
Toxic to our oceans?''
Theobald, Margaret [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ``The sea is not a
blender: Oil and water do not mix''
American Psychological Association
Kalina, Megan [10], Hilltop Baptist/Deborah Wilkins: ``Focus drinks:
Real or placebo?''
American Society for Materials, International
Gaddipati, Phanindra [11], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson:
``Enhancing aluminum gallium nitride based semiconductors through
dislocation analysis and thin film optimization''
Association for Women Geoscientists
Muir, Aleesa [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Analyzing the
deteriorating effects of acid precipitation on natural landscaping''
BSCS Senior - First Prize
Matteson, Haley [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Troubled tomatoes: The
effect of acetaminophen and an acetal/H2O2 mixture on growth and the
internal structur''
BSCS Senior - Second Prize
Matteson, Sydd [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``A head's tale: The Effects of
Pharmaceutical Pollutants and Remediation on the Regeneration of
Planaria.''
Broadcom
Ogilvie, Kianna [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Battle of the chemicals acid
vs. base''
Bloomfield, Rebecca [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Into the wild: Water
purification''
Snow, Grace [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Warm to freezing crystals''
McNern, Ronan [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Fuels of the future''
Smith, Shanna [6], Palmer Lake Elem./Michelle Weber: ``The burning of
fabric''
Britton, Sam [6], Falcon MS/Lisa DeHoyos: ``Wind vs. solar power''
Howard, Emma [7] & Mendoza, Kesiah [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``What's
on my water bottle?''
Smith, Noah [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Improving maglev safety''
Schneider, Isabella [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``A cleaner water
supply? Removing nitrates and phosphates from contaminated water''
Paul, Sydney [7], Edison MS/Angela Golding: ``Anatomy of an oil spill
clean up''
Camacho, Cedric [7], Edison MS/Angela Golding: ``Snack time''
Debano, Austin [7], Evangelical Christian/Karen Leidecker: ``Food vs.
Gatorade''
Turner, Mack [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Repairing acid rain''
Carrese, Dominic [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Rocky mountain pure:
Fountain creek's journey through the Pikes Peak region''
Kimball, Sarah [8], Challenger MS/Scott Grumann: ``Sensors for the
blind''
Merkert, Molly [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Cadmium: The grim-reaper in
your jewelry box''
Jones, Patrick [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Salty: Not any more''
Smith, Karin [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Stealth missiles?
Threat eliminated''
COOL Science Junior Winner
Kurko, Sara [8], Pikes Peak Chr. S./Phil Euken: ``Skating on thin ice''
COOL Science Senior Winner
Volz, Sara [10], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Enhancing Algae
Biofuels, Phase II: Stress Analysis of ACCase, an Enzymatic Factor of
Lipid Production''
Citizen's Project
Britton, Sam [6], Falcon MS/Lisa DeHoyos: ``Wind vs. solar power''
Harris, Lily [8], Challenger MS/Scott Grumann: ``A risky experiment''
Colorado Associates in Medical Physics
Cruz, Luis [12], Harrison HS/Kelly Gallegos: ``Electrooculography: A new
approach''
Colorado College Psychology
Schubert, Marika [9], Wasson HS/Angela Dunn: ``Music and memory''
Colorado Consortium for Earth & Space Science Educatoin,
USAFA
Spafford, Benjamin [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Paint with
protection potential: Chemistry vs. earth science''
Stanton, Dylan [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Give me oxygen''
Colorado Geological Survey
Smentowski, Zach [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Hard as a rock''
Schneider, Sophia [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Can geosequestration
and geothermal energy work together? Enhanced geothermal systems using
CO2''
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, First
Beechwood-Lefae, Robin [8], West MS/Anne Wolf: ``Crystallized''
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, Second
Lessig, Jackson [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``The acidity of lichen''
Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, Third
Houston, Tyler [7], West MS/Anne Wolf: ``Historical preservation''
Colorado Springs Science Center Junior Runner Up
Crane, Robbie [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``H2Oil''
Colorado Springs Science Center Junior Winner
Hartley, Jenna [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Emergence of resistant
bacteria''
Colorado Springs Science Center Senior Runner Up
Blayney, Sophia [9], Coronado HS/Lynne Williams: ``Altruism: It's just
human nature''
Colorado Springs Science Center Senior Winner
Schubert, Marika [9], Wasson HS/Angela Dunn: ``Music and memory''
Comfort Zone Jr. High
Britton, Sam [6], Falcon MS/Lisa DeHoyos: ``Wind vs. solar power''
Comfort Zone Sr. High
Lutton, Courtney [10], Palmer HS/Sandra Smith: ``Wind turbine''
Estes Industries
Arrasmith, Michael [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Up, up, and
away''
Khaliqi, Phoebe [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Robo rescue
bots''
Engberg, Ethan [8], Peyton MS/Jenni Esser: ``Electricity output of
photovoltaic cell in ambient temperatures relevant to space on Mars
...''
Schultz, Tyler [8], Legacy Acad./Rhonda Peterson: ``Tennis ball
launcher''
Smith, Karin [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Stealth missiles?
Threat eliminated''
Fargo Pizza
Eiser, Griffin [7], Carson MS/David Shuman: ``Chips ahoy or flat-out
fail''
Miller, Katie [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Organic vs. non-organic''
Genius Olympiad
Volz, Sara [10], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Enhancing Algae
Biofuels, Phase II: Stress Analysis of ACCase, an Enzymatic Factor of
Lipid Production''
Schneider, Sophia [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Can geosequestration
and geothermal energy work together? Enhanced geothermal systems using
CO2''
Ryd, Chandler [9], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Speed or
pressure''
I-SWEEP Outstanding
Volz, Sara [10], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Enhancing Algae
Biofuels, Phase II: Stress Analysis of ACCase, an Enzymatic Factor of
Lipid Production''
I-SWEEP Recognition
Schneider, Sophia [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Can geosequestration
and geothermal energy work together? Enhanced geothermal systems using
CO2''
Intel Corp. Excellence in Computer Science
Gaddipati, Phanindra [11], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson:
``Enhancing aluminum gallium nitride based semiconductors through
dislocation analysis and thin film optimization''
Mu Alpha Theta
Jasperse-Sjolander, Liam [11], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``A statistical
analysis of allometric size distribution in clonal and non-clonal
forests''
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Muir, Aleesa [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Analyzing the
deteriorating effects of acid precipitation on natural landscaping''
National Society of Professional Engineers
Crane, Robbie [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``H2Oil''
OfficeScapes School Furniture
Cruz, Luis [12], Harrison HS/Kelly Gallegos: ``Electrooculography: A new
approach''
Old Town Bike Shop
McNern, Ronan [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Fuels of the future''
Lutton, Courtney [10], Palmer HS/Sandra Smith: ``Wind turbine''
Pikes Peak Peace and Justice Commission
Zimmermann, Andre [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``The effects of violence in
videogames on the violent thoughts in a person''
Konik, Tessa [9], Coronado HS/Lynne Williams: ``Testing the accuracy of
eyewitness testimony''
Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region
O'Hara, Mary [6], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Should I exercise?''
Rojewski, Bailey [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Pain and distractions''
Reece, Emma [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Social networking''
Blayney, Sophia [9], Coronado HS/Lynne Williams: ``Altruism: It's just
human nature''
Ricoh
Turner, Mack [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Repairing acid rain''
Society for In-Vitro Biology
Matteson, Haley [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Troubled tomatoes: The
effect of acetaminophen and an acetal/H2O2 mixture on growth and the
internal structur''
Society of Women Engineers
Kimball, Sarah [8], Challenger MS/Scott Grumann: ``Sensors for the
blind''
Lutton, Courtney [10], Palmer HS/Sandra Smith: ``Wind turbine''
Sociology Department at UCCS
Reece, Emma [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Social networking''
Williams, Deja [10], Palmer HS/Martha Alvarez: ``Girls vs boys: The deal
with raising hands''
Soil and Water Conservation Society
Frieden, Kendra [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Pivotal
decisions in solar energy''
Carrese, Dominic [8], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Rocky mountain pure:
Fountain creek's journey through the Pikes Peak region''
Jasperse-Sjolander, Liam [11], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``A statistical
analysis of allometric size distribution in clonal and non-clonal
forests''
Volz, Sara [10], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Enhancing Algae
Biofuels, Phase II: Stress Analysis of ACCase, an Enzymatic Factor of
Lipid Production''
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Theobald, Margaret [9], Palmer HS/Carolyn Derr: ``The sea is not a
blender: Oil and water do not mix''
Ryd, Chandler [9], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Speed or
pressure''
Ted's Bike Shop
Rummel, Ethan [7], Galileo MS/Lauren Hughes: ``The generator of
tomorrow''
U. S. Air Force
Gaddipati, Ravi [11], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson: ``Visual
simultaneous localization and mapping''
Ryd, Chandler [9], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Speed or
pressure''
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``On the verge of where
it wasn't: A multi-model approach to Kalman filtering using intelligent
selection''
Cruz, Luis [12], Harrison HS/Kelly Gallegos: ``Electrooculography: A new
approach''
U. S. Army Award Bronze Medallion
Crane, Robbie [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``H2Oil''
U. S. Metric Association Certificate of Achievement
Volz, Sara [10], Cheyenne Mountain HS/David Volz: ``Enhancing Algae
Biofuels, Phase II: Stress Analysis of ACCase, an Enzymatic Factor of
Lipid Production''
U. S. Navy & Marines
Arrasmith, Michael [7], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Up, up, and
away''
Smith, Noah [7], North MS/Caitlin Holt: ``Improving maglev safety''
Smith, Karin [8], The Classical Academy/Candus Muir: ``Stealth missiles?
Threat eliminated''
Levad, Nathan T [12], Hilltop Baptist/Deborah Wilkins: ``Practical
polarity''
Gaddipati, Phanindra [11], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson:
``Enhancing aluminum gallium nitride based semiconductors through
dislocation analysis and thin film optimization''
Gaddipati, Ravi [11], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson: ``Visual
simultaneous localization and mapping''
U.S. Army Junior
Bloomfield, Rebecca [6], North MS/Greg Busby: ``Into the wild: Water
purification''
Schultz, Tyler [8], Legacy Acad./Rhonda Peterson: ``Tennis ball
launcher''
U.S. Army Senior
Gaddipati, Ravi [11], Discovery Canyon HS/Michael Amundson: ``Visual
simultaneous localization and mapping''
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``On the verge of where
it wasn't: A multi-model approach to Kalman filtering using intelligent
selection''
Cruz, Luis [12], Harrison HS/Kelly Gallegos: ``Electrooculography: A new
approach''
Western Museum of Mining and Industry
Garnhart, Daniel [8], Peyton MS/Jenni Esser: ``The spongiest, hairiest,
hayiest oil absorbing experiment''
Schneider, Sophia [9], Palmer HS/Nancy Goodwin: ``Can geosequestration
and geothermal energy work together? Enhanced geothermal systems using
CO2''
Yale Science & Engineering Association
Parish, John [11], Home School/Maureen Parish: ``On the verge of where
it wasn't: A multi-model approach to Kalman filtering using intelligent
selection''