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Results of the 30th
Annual Saginaw County Science & Engineering Fair March 14-16, 2008
The Saginaw County Science & Engineering Fair is sponsored by the
Community Education Department of the Saginaw Public Schools, in cooperation
with the Dow Corning Corporation and local businesses and organizations. Congratulations
to all of our students. We had a total of 314 students
participating in the 30th SCSEF. The Saginaw County Science & Engineering
Fair (SCSEF) is affiliated with the Michigan
Science & Engineering Fair (MichSEF)
and the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF).
As an affiliate, Saginaw County can send five students in each of our Junior
and Elementary sections to the Discovery Channel Young Scientists Challenge,
ten Senior Division students to the MISEF and two Senior Division students to
the Intel ISEF. We have four types of
awards: Special Awards, Category Awards, Grand Awards and Future Competition
Qualifiers. Special Awards
come from organizations wishing to reward student research in a particular
area of research or using a particular methodology. Category awards are within the student’s research category, such
as Botany, Chemistry, Engineering, etc. Grand
Awards are the recognition of First Class projects. Future Competition
Qualifiers are Senior Division students who placed in
the top 10 and will represent Saginaw County at the MichSEF, or Senior
Division students who placed first or second and will represent Saginaw
County at the Intel ISEF. We awarded a total of 190 awards to 122 students. |
Further Competition Qualifiers
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Atlanta ISEF
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School |
Gr. |
Teacher |
Project Title |
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David McMillon |
SASA |
12 |
Sealey, Dan |
Minimizing The Volume Of The Unknown Region Of Possible Space
Vehicle Position Probability Density Distributions Bound By The Intersection
Of Multiple "Pseudo-Shells", Applying Electromagnetic Emission's Of
Four Or More Celestial Bodies To Optimize The Accuracy Of A Universal
Positioning System. |
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Christen Robinson |
SASA |
12 |
Sealey, Dan |
Harnessing The Filtratration Abilities Of Caustic Hydroxides
Through Solid Absorption Processes As Means Of The Abation Of Carbon Dioxide
From Automobile Exhaust |
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MichiganSEF
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School |
Gr. |
Teacher |
Project Title |
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Dalton Allan |
SASA |
9 |
Tack, Steven |
An Analysis Of Error In Rational Approximations |
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Alexandrya Bardell |
SASA |
12 |
Miller, Matt |
The Adverse Affects Of Secondhand Smoke: The Effects Of
Cigarette Smoke Extract And A Cigarette Alternative On Sus Domesticus Hepatic
DNA |
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Alexandriya Emonds |
SASA |
9 |
Sealey, Dan |
The Use Of Audio Oscillators To Test The Ability Of Human Subjects
To Distinguish Between Auditory Tones Of Different Frequencies. |
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Nolan Ford |
SASA |
12 |
Miller, Matt |
The Use Of Alamar Blue Assay For Quantitative In Vitro
Assessment Of Oxidative Reduction Potential (ORP) Of Camellia Sinesis' Epigallocatechin
Gallate (EGCG) Ib Mesenchymal Stem Cells Of R6/2 HD Transgenic Mouse In A
Cell Culture Model Of Huntington's Disease |
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David McMillon |
SASA |
12 |
Sealey, Dan |
Minimizing The Volume Of The Unknown Region Of Possible Space Vehicle
Position Probability Density Distributions Bound By The Intersection Of
Multiple "Pseudo-Shells", Applying Electromagnetic Emission's Of
Four Or More Celestial Bodies To Optimize The Accuracy Of A Universal
Positioning System. |
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Munim Mohibi |
SASA |
12 |
Sealey, Dan |
The Modified Morn's Water Maze A Behavioral Study Of Mouse
Cognition Before And After Artificial Stimulation |
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Christen Robinson |
SASA |
12 |
Sealey, Dan |
Harnessing The Filtratration Abilities Of Caustic Hydroxides Through
Solid Absorption Processes As Means Of The Abation Of Carbon Dioxide From
Automobile Exhaust |
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Nicole Smith |
SASA |
10 |
Miller, Matt |
A Riveting River Revelation Of A River Rat: A Comparative Analysis
Of Michigan Rivers Through The Investigation Of Common Pollutants And Heavy
Metals |
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Lauren Verner |
SASA |
12 |
Miller, Matt |
Lichen Growth: A Study Of The Effects Of Roadside Mosquito Control
Spray On Lichens In The Gratiot-Saginaw State Game Area. |
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Ayesha Yalamarthy |
SASA |
12 |
Miller, Matt |
An Investigation Of Biological Magnification Using Transformed
E.Coli MM294 (Pvib) In Paramecium Caudate, Didinium Nasutum, And Daphnia Magna |
2008 SCSEF Grand
Awards
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Senior Division |
School |
Gr. |
Teacher |
Project Title |
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1 |
Christen Robinson |
SASA |
12 |
Sealey, Dan |
Harnessing The Filtratration Abilities Of Caustic Hydroxides Through
Solid Absorption Processes As Means Of The Abation Of Carbon Dioxide From
Automobile Exhaust |
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2 |
David McMillon |
SASA |
12 |
Sealey, Dan |
Minimizing The Volume Of The Unknown Region Of Possible Space Vehicle
Position Probability Density Distributions Bound By The Intersection Of
Multiple "Pseudo-Shells", Applying Electromagnetic Emission's Of
Four Or More Celestial Bodies To Optimize The Accuracy Of A Universal
Positioning System. |
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3 |
Nolan Ford |
SASA |
12 |
Miller, Matt |
The Use Of Alamar Blue Assay For Quantitative In Vitro
Assessment Of Oxidative Reduction Potential (ORP) Of Camellia Sinesis'
Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) Ib Mesenchymal Stem Cells Of R6/2 HD Transgenic
Mouse In A Cell Culture Model Of Huntington's Disease |
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4 |
Dalton Allan |
SASA |
9 |
Tack, Steven |
An Analysis Of Error In Rational Approximations |
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5 |
Nicole Smith |
SASA |
10 |
Miller, Matt |
A Riveting River Revelation Of A River Rat: A Comparative
Analysis Of Michigan Rivers Through The Investigation Of Common Pollutants
And Heavy Metals |
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FC |
Alexandrya Bardell |
SASA |
12 |
Miller, Matt |
The Adverse Affects Of Secondhand Smoke: The Effects Of
Cigarette Smoke Extract And A Cigarette Alternative On Sus Domesticus Hepatic
DNA |
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FC |
Alexandriya Emonds |
SASA |
9 |
Sealey, Dan |
The Use Of Audio Oscillators To Test The Ability Of Human Subjects
To Distinguish Between Auditory Tones Of Different Frequencies. |
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FC |
Munim Mohibi |
SASA |
12 |
Sealey, Dan |
The Modified Morn's Water Maze A Behavioral Study Of Mouse
Cognition Before And After Artificial Stimulation |
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FC |
Lauren Verner |
SASA |
12 |
Miller, Matt |
Lichen Growth: A Study Of The Effects Of Roadside Mosquito
Control Spray On Lichens In The Gratiot-Saginaw State Game Area. |
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FC |
Ayesha Yalamarthy |
SASA |
12 |
Miller, Matt |
An Investigation Of Biological Magnification Using Transformed
E.Coli MM294 (Pvib) In Paramecium Caudate, Didinium Nasutum, And Daphnia
Magna |
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FC |
Zachary Felton |
SASA |
11 |
Miller, Matt |
Disaccharides In Plants |
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FC |
Ryan Sarmiento |
SASA |
9 |
Tack, Steven |
Air Bags And Force The Effects Of Side Impact Using Different
Materials As Airbags |
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FC |
Jonathan Young |
SASA |
11 |
Miller, Matt |
The Effects
Of Fusarium Oxysporum On The Fermentation Of Ethanol |
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Junior Physical Sciences |
School |
Gr. |
Teacher |
Project Title |
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1 |
Broderick Allan |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Improving Apparel For Nighttime Visibility: Pedestrian
Conspicuity As A Function Of Reflective Material Placement |
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2 |
Safwaan Mir |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Ultrasonics For The Blind |
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3 |
Vikram Shanker |
SASA |
6 |
Sealey, Dan |
Is The Price Right? |
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4 |
Tristan Robb |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Magneto-Rheological Fluid " Say What?" |
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5 |
Sharon Kim |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Sticky Nails And Clinging Paper Clips |
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FC |
T. Alex Berka |
SASA |
7 |
Sealey, Dan |
Hill Thrills: Finding The Fastest Curve |
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FC |
Robert Boyes |
SASA |
7 |
John Barnes |
Huff Puff And Light Your House Up Does The Length Of A Wind Belt
Affect How Much Energy Is Produced? |
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FC |
Anthony Corbin |
SASA |
8 |
Miller, Matt |
How Drag Is Affected By Surface Texture. |
|
FC |
Anton Graf |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
What Is The Best Cloth For School Uniforms? |
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FC |
Tyler Kemerer |
SASA |
7 |
Sealey, Dan |
Which Wood You Choose? Which Type Of Wood Burns The Longest? |
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FC |
Joshua Kevra |
SASA |
8 |
Miller, Matt |
Factors Affecting Windmill Power Output. |
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FC |
Noah Kihata |
SASA |
7 |
Sealey, Dan |
Generators And The Voltage Produced By Different Wire Gauges
Using A Simple Generator |
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FC |
Darrell Martin |
SASA |
8 |
Miller, Matt |
Most Effective Flame Retardant |
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FC |
Tabassum Mohibi |
SASA |
7 |
John Barnes |
The Effect Of Photosynthetic Pigments Instead Of Silicon
Crystals In Photovoltaic Cells. |
|
FC |
Nathan Scharich |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Temperature's Affect On The Set Time Of Epoxy |
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FC |
Luis Vargas Jr. |
SASA |
7 |
Sealey, Dan |
Burn Baby Burn! Are Childrens Pajamas Really Flame Resistant?
Does The Type Of Material And Age Make A Difference? |
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FC |
Sam Vitu |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Heat Hospitality |
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FC |
Sam Wilkins |
SASA |
8 |
Miller, Matt |
The Effects Of
Temperature Change On Electrical Resistance |
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Junior Life Sciences |
School |
Gr. |
Teacher |
Project Title |
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1 |
Kavita Raval |
SASA |
7 |
John Barnes |
Algae To Energy: Maximizing Oil Production Using Plant Nutrients,
Carbon Dioxide, And Low Temperatures On Algae Nannochloropsis Species. |
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2 |
Magda Hlavacek |
SASA |
7 |
Sealey, Dan |
Does Seed Size In Lima Beans Affect Plant Height? |
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3 |
John Shinners |
SASA |
8 |
Miller, Matt |
What To Do With Dog Poo? What Is The Effect Of Dog Feces On The
Growth Of Grass? |
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4t |
Andrew Deighton |
SASA |
8 |
Miller, Matt |
What Effects Do Antiseptics Have On E. Coli? |
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4t |
Madisson Goodburne |
SASA |
7 |
Sealey, Dan |
Is Instant Too Fast?!? |
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5 |
Sheebani Talati |
SASA |
7 |
John Barnes |
The E-Coli Exterminators The Effects Of Different Concentrations
Of Bromine And Chlorine On Escherichia Coli |
|
FC |
Iman Bays |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Bacterial Contamination Of Toilet Water Vs. Ice In Fast-Food
Restaurants. |
|
FC |
Lexie Bruske |
SASA |
7 |
John Barnes |
Reusing Water Bottles: Friend Or Foe? |
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FC |
Lindsey Charbonneau |
SASA |
7 |
Sealey, Dan |
Sweet, Sweet Yeast |
|
FC |
Kay Dedicatoria |
SASA |
8 |
Miller, Matt |
The Effectiveness Of Acne Agents On S. Epidermidis |
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FC |
Michael Gaudreau |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Too Much Of A Good Thing? |
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FC |
Thomas Jones |
SASA |
8 |
Miller, Matt |
Hydroponic Gardening- Comparative Substrate Study |
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FC |
Logan Light |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Tongue Twisters: The Effect Of Smell On Taste |
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FC |
Daniel Mahan |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
What Cleaning Tool Collects The Least Amount Of Bacterial Colonies? |
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FC |
Kwaku Ofori-Darko |
SASA |
7 |
Sealey, Dan |
Exercise And It's Effect On Blood Pressure |
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FC |
Andrea Aleah Pugh |
SASA |
8 |
John Barnes |
Can Mother Nature Take Care Of Itself? Phase One: The Effects Of
Raphanus Raphanistrumon Carbon Dioxide And The Effects Of Elevated Carbon
Dioxide On Raphanus Raphanistrum |
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FC |
Ryan Thomas |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Heavy Backpacks And Their Effects On Spinal Curvature. |
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FC |
Christine Yang |
SASA |
6 |
Piazza, Carla |
Bacteethia |
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Elementary Physical Sciences |
School |
Gr. |
Teacher |
Project Title |
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1 |
Surina Gupta |
Handley |
5 |
Mrs. Greko |
Soccer Ball's Affect On Kicking Distance |
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2 |
Jillian Black |
Handley |
5 |
Mrs. Greko |
Puppy Vs Polymer |
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3 |
Michael Reh |
Handley |
5 |
Hendershot, Brigette |
The Effect Of A Wings' Shape On Flight |
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4 |
Kiran Cherukuri |
Handley |
5 |
Hendershot, Brigette |
Got Hops? |
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5 |