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April 13, 2018 / 0 COMMENT(S)

Science Fair

WINNERS PREPARE FOR STATE COMPETITION

On March 10, the Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE) sponsored the 32nd annual Mendocino County Science Fair, where 250 students submitted 183 projects, representing 23 local schools. The top 10 submissions advance to the California state science fair, scheduled for April 23-24 at the California Science Center, Exposition Park in Los Angeles. Organizers there expect about 900 participants from 400 schools throughout the state to compete for more than $50,000 in awards.

Kimberly Barden, MCOE Student Events Manager thanked the team of dedicated educators, parents and community members who worked together to make the event possible. She said, “The Mendocino County Office of Education really appreciates the teachers, science fair coordinators and parents who support the curiosity and commitment of these students in the field of science. We also deeply appreciate the 54 judges and other volunteers who made this event go so smoothly.”

Mendocino County students in grades 3-12 submitted science fair projects in several ways: as part of class projects, as teams (with two or three members), or as individuals. They entered projects in a wide variety of categories, including behavioral/health/social sciences, biological sciences, earth sciences, ecology/environmental sciences, engineering/technology (Earth/Space), mathematics as it relates to physical sciences, and physical sciences.

Science fair winners group photos with medals in front of mural

Top Row Left to Right: Francisco Muniz, Jessica Cronin, Mariah Cox, Stephan Brundate, John Michael Kale, Willow Dawn Winder

Middle Row Left to Right: Alana Richert, Madeline Armstrong, Ingrid Mendoza, Vanessa Mercado

Bottom Row Left to Right: Adrian Guo, Kessler Dyche, Cole Fowler, Carson Galletti, Tyler Simerson, Audrey Sherf

Not Pictured: Jack Buckingham, Jadyn Arnold

The winners are listed below.

CALIFORNIA STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Ten projects and five alternate projects are eligible to advance to at the California State Science Fair. The Mendocino County Science Fair state judges selected the following students in grades 6-12 with Class A Projects to compete at the state level (in no particular order).

California State Science Fair – Qualifiers

Grade LevelStudent(s)Project TitleSchool
6-8Francisco MunizCoiled and Ready: The Effects of Copper Coils on SteamboatsEagle Peak Middle School
6-8Adrian GuoElectrolytes & GatoradeInstilling Goodness Elementary Boys School
6-8Tyler SimresonHeavy Metal BreakfastSt. Mary's Ukiah
9-12Stephany BrundageUsing the C Locus Color Alleles to Prove that Oryctolagus coniculus Ovulates Extra Eggs with a Subsequent Covering (The Rabbit Maury Show)Willits Charter School
6-8John Michael KaleMagnet PowersBaechtel Grove Middle School
9-12Mariah CoxA Plentiful and Inexpensive Fertilizer Alternative: Human UrineLaytonville High School
9-12Jessica CroninThe Effectiveness of a Homemade vs. Professionally Used Density GradientsWillits Charter School
6-8Audrey SherfSave Our SoilWillits Charter School
6-8Cole Fowler Carson GallettiUp in FlamesSt. Mary's Ukiah
6-8Kessler DycheAre Perpetual Motion Machines Possible?Eagle Peak Middle School

California State Science Fair – Alternates

Grade LevelStudent(s)Project TitleSchool
6-8Jack Buckingham Jadyn ArnoldThe Amazing Adventures of the HovercraftBaechtel Grove Middle School
6-8Madeline Armstrong From Garbage to Gorgeous Eagle Peak Middle School
6-8Alana RichertKellie Crisman Chantel AlarconTesting 1, 2, 3 Anderson Valley Elementary School
6-8Willow Daun-Widner Sugar on the Brain Willits Charter School
6-8Ingrid Mendoza Vanessa Mercado Detecting Bacteria Baechtel Grove Middle School

LOGO CONTEST WINNERS

Grades 3-5

Hailey Dausman – Calpella Elementary School

Grades 6-8

Ashlynn Johnson – Three Rivers Charter School

ELEMENTARY DIVISION – CLASS A PROJECTS

Earth Science-Grades 3-4

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldAllie Grade Southwick Sofia VaccaroThe Project That Glows Sherwood School
SilverIzabella SimsWater CycleWillits Elementary Charter School
BronzeMason StornettaComparing SoilsManchester Union Elementary School

Life Science-Grades 3-4

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldRudra KnolesCaffeine vs. Plant GrowthInstilling Goodness Elementary Boys School
SilverAbigail SherfLight Lovin’ LeavesWillits Elementary Charter School
BronzeCaitlin Richert Alan Mendoza Samuel MejiaMummification ScienceAnderson Valley Elementary School

Physical Science-Grades 3-4

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldMatthew PoseyGot Milk?Willits Elementary Charter School
SilverNadia JacobsPollution SolutionBlosser Lane Elementary School
BronzeNova KnodleFire vs. IceWillits Elementary Charter School

Earth Science-Grade 5

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldKendahl PotterpHat WaterEagle Peak Middle School
SilverKaylie ReeserWave Energy GeneratorInstilling Goodness Elementary Girls School
BronzeAlexander MiyaFloating WaterSherwood School

Life Science-Grade 5

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldJade L’HeureuxSquirmy WormyEagle Peak Middle School
SilverTristan LawyerRare Wonders, Can We Keep Them Alive?Eagle Peak Middle School
BronzeKaleb WhitehurstA Goat’s Favorite Color Willits Elementary Charter School

Physical Science-Grade 5

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldPaige Allenbaugh Vivian Cannon Energy From ColorsOak Manor Elementary School
SilverMelia MendozaBuilding Up The FizzEagle Peak Middle School
BronzeSpencer WoodTesting Particulate FilterEagle Peak Middle School

JUNIOR DIVISIONS – CLASS A PROJECTS

Earth Science-Grades 6-8

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldCole Fowler Carson GallettiSave Our SoilWillits Charter School
SilverAlana Richert Kellie Crisman Chanel AlarconTesting 1, 2, 3Anderson Valley Elementary School
BronzeKatherine WoodTidepool TimerWillits Charter School

Life Science A-Grades 6-8

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldAudrey SherfBristly Clean BristlesSt. Mary of the Angels Catholic School
SilverJohn Michael KaleMagnet PowersBaechtel Grove Middle School
BronzeMadeline ArmstrongFrom Garbage to GorgeousEagle Peak Middle School

Life Science B-Grades 6-8

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldIngrid Mendoza Vanessa MercadoDetecting BacteriaBaechtel Grove Middle School
SilverTyler Simreson Heavy Metal BreakfastSt. Mary’s Ukiah
BronzeWillow Daun-WidnerSugar on the BrainWillits Charter School

Physical Science-Grades 6-8

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldFrancisco MunizCoiled and Ready: The Effects of Copper Coils on SteamboatsEagle Peak Middle School
SilverAdrian GuoElectrolytes & GatoradeInstilling Goodness Elementary Boys School
BronzeDaniel Castro Cars & EnergyManchester Union Elementary School

SENIOR DIVISIONS – CLASS A PROJECTS

Earth Science-Grades 9-12

Gold Medal: Mariah Cox – A Plentiful and Inexpensive Fertilizer Alternative: Human Urine (Laytonville High School)

Life Science A-Grades 9-12

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldStephany Brundate Using the C Locus Color Alleles to Prove that Oryctolagus coniculus Ovulates Extra Eggs with a Subsequent Covering (The Rabbit Maury Show)Willits Charter School
SilverHeaven Siderakis Josh ReddingMyth-Busters: The 5 Second RuleWillits Charter School

Life Science B-Grades 9-12

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldElaine WuMethods of MemorizationDeveloping Virtue Secondary School (Girls Division)
SilverEmily Barbitta Lauren Van PeltStereotypesWillits Charter School

Physical Science-Grades 9-12

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldJessica Cronin The Effectiveness of a Homemade vs. Professionally Used Density GradientsWillits Charter School
SilverCaleb ChristmanRust-ezeWillits Charter School
BronzeSammie St. PierreM & M MathWillits Charter School

JUNIOR DIVISION ENGINEERING – CLASS C PROJECTS

Grades 6-8

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldJack Buckingham Jadyn ArnoldThe Amazing Adventures of the HovercraftBaechtel Grove Middle School
SilverKessler DycheAre Perpetual Motion Machines Possible?Eagle Peak Middle School
BronzeTokyo JordanHover CarWillits Charter School

SENIOR DIVISION ENGINEERING – CLASS C PROJECTS

Grades 9-12

Gold Medal: Hanna Bouthillier – Measuring Wind Speed (Willits High School)

DISPLAYS/DEMONSTRATIONS – CLASS B PROJECTS

Grades 3-5

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldTristan IrelandWhy We Need BiMetallic CoilsEagle Peak Middle School
SilverNicole MunizCata – Pull and FireEagle Peak Middle School
BronzeBryceton WoodrufDo Magnets and Copper Create Energy?Do Magnets and Copper Create Energy?

Grades 6-12

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldAudrey Chan Haiqi LongEco-Friendly CalligraphyDeveloping Virtue Secondary School (Girls Division)
SilverTalan KreckWhaaa…that’s in my water?Arena Union Elementary School
BronzeAlex Breier Talan TerlouwWhat cigarettes do to your lungsArena Union Elementary School

CLASSROOM – CLASS D PROJECTS

Grades 3-5

MedalNameProjectSchool
GoldElijah KirkleyVideo Games vs. ReadingEagle Peak Middle School
SilverMrs. Bauer’s ClassWhich hand?Blosser Lane Elementary School
BronzeMrs. Grooms’ ClassRethink Your DrinkBlosser Lane Elementary School

SPECIAL AWARDS Kendahl Potter from Eagle Peak Middle School, Ingrid Mendoza and Vanessa Mercado from Baechtel Grove Middle School, and Jessica Cronin from Willits Charter received the Evelyn Smith Excellence in Science Awards, an award established by MCOE in memory of Evelyn Smith who enthusiastically supported science education. Her efforts on behalf of the science fair benefited students, instructors and the community.

Mariah Cox from Laytonville High School received the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS) Award. This award recognizes students’ scientific study and encourages them to continue developing their scientific interests. Students eligible for this award must be in grades 7-11 and meet certain criteria by CAPS.

Baechtel Creek Medical Clinic in Willits sponsored two Outstanding Junior Science Awards for a project done by an individual student in grades 3 or 4, and in grade 5. Micha Caceres from Tree of Life Charter and Spencer Wood from Eagle Peak Middle School received a Certificate of Achievement and a check in the amount of $50 from Baechtel Creek Medical Clinic representative Erin Vaccaro.

Eagle Peak Middle School student Julian Maldonado received the UC ANR Hopland Research and Extension Center Award for Excellence in Environmental Science/Ecology. This award goes to a science project that demonstrates a strong understanding and awareness of the complexities of our ecosystems and a novel method of addressing the challenges to these systems. The winning project receives a certificate, a wildlife trail camera, and the opportunity to spend half a day at the Hopland Research and Extension Center learning about the research projects conducted the with lunch provided (for up to six students/parents).

Stephany Brundage from Willits Charter received the Paul Joens-Poulton Avantarde Award. This award honors Joens-Poulton’s effort in spearheading the county science fair and his promotion of scientific education for students within the county. This award recognizes a project that would be characterized as advanced, unorthodox and/or experimental.

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