Kansas State Science & Engineering Fair Results
March 30 - 31, 2012 - - Wichita, KS
Young scientists from across the state gathered at Century II in Wichita, KS for the 5th
Annual Kansas State Science and Engineering Fair. A total of 154 projects were entered in
22 categories with 20 from northwest Kansas. Top-scoring teams would also compete for
multiple special awards and the honor of one of the top three overall in two divisions.
Division I is open to qualifying individuals in 9th-12th grade.
Category winners for Division I were:
Chemistry- 1st, Manvitha Marni (Hays)
Environmental Science- 3rd, Hayley Disney (Topeka)
The special award winners were:
The American Meteorological Society award- Hayley Disney (Topeka),
Association of Women Geoscientists award - Hayley Disney (Topeka)
National Oceanic and atmospheric Administration award and medallion- Disney (Topeka),
US Navy/Marine Corps award and certificate - Morgen Smith (Holton).
All participants had to qualify at a Regional Fair to progress to the State Science Fair.
The Northwest Regional Fair is held annually at Fort Hays State University and is
sponsored by the Science and Mathematics Education Institute. For further information on how
you can compete next year contact Ann Noble, FHSU Regional Science and Engineering Fair Director.
Western Kansas Regional Science Fair winners
March 3, 2012 - - Hays, KS
Winners from 2012
Division 1
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Participant/ Team
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Project
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School
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Prize
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Cheema, Sana G.
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Does a Sunscreen with a Higher SPF lower the UVA transmittance?
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Hays High School
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Gold
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Crook, Eric
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The effect of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide on Kansas winder wheat yield.
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Kansas Academy of Math and Science
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Gold
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Aker, Quentin
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The Effect of Average Yearly Rainfall on the Annual Number of New Cases of Human African Trypanosomiasis Caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1997-2006.
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Kansas Academy of Math and Science
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Gold
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Krug, Russell
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Comparison of Precipitation Measurements in Ellis County Kansas
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Gold
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Dougherty, Joseph
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Energy Evaluation Between enMotion® Roll Paper Towels and XL-W XLERATOR® Hand Dryers
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Kansas Academy of Math and Science
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Gold
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Rokey, Laura
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The Relationship Between the Yearly Average Temperature and Cholera in China (1987-1998)
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Kansas Academy of Math and Science
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Gold
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Rooney, Christopher
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How does the strength of a magnet affect the speed of its fall through a copper pipe?
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Hays High School
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Gold
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Wright, Luke
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A Study of the Effects of Cosmic Rays on Mean Cloud Cover
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Kansas Academy of Math and Science
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Gold
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Marni, Manvitha
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Production of Biodiesel from Waste Vegetable Oil.
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Kansas Academy of Math and Science
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Gold
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Rooney, Sarah
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What Effect do Sweeteners Have on the Heart Rate of Daphnia?
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Hays High School
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Gold
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Smith, Morgen L.
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Fluctuations in Arrival Dates of Nearctic Neotropical Migrant Bird
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Kansas Academy of Math and Science
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Gold
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Marcotte, Laurissa
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The Effects of Acetaminophen on E. Coli Bacteria
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Hays High School
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Gold
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Disney, Hayley
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Examining Extreme Climatic Events and Mental Illness by Examination of Drought and Suicide
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Kansas Academy of Math and Science
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Gold
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Martin, Meredith
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The effect of UV light on different types of paint
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Hays High School
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Gold
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Dreiling, Craig
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How many balloons would it take to life a house?
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Hays High School
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Gold
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Renz, Logan
Nathan Romme
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Golf Tee Analysis
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Hays High School
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Gold
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Schroeder-Spooner,
Anna, Sierra Senger
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Does Music affect plant growth?
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Lakeside High School
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Gold
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Volker, Grace
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Caffeine and Typing Speed
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Silver
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Barbour, Gage
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A Comparison of the Life Span between Men and Women During the 20th Century and Show How It Relates to Technology
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Sawyer Academy
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Silver
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Michaud, Monica
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Generating Heat from Light
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Silver
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Goebel, Katharine
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The effect of recipitation on the number of malaria cases in Ghana
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Kansas Academy of Math and Science
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Silver
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Rowland, Rylie,
Brooke Russell
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Does the coating on the Mentos really make a difference when you put it in Diet Coke or not?
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Hays High School
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Silver
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Bieker, Jake,
Lukas Dickinson
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Does a football filled with helium fly farther than a football filled with regular air?
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Hays High School
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Silver
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Crawford, Cheyenne
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Does Music effect the rain?
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Lakeside High School
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Silver
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Hayes, Jessica
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Impact of Human Decomposition on Atmospheric Levels of GHGs
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Kansas Academy of Math and Science
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Silver
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Vahling, Sydney,
Kaylie Schoendaller
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Will a soft or hard ball fly further when hit?
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Hays High School
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Silver
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Dinkel, Casey, Andrew McGinnis
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Does a Sweet Spot Work?
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Hays High School
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Silver
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Weeks, Nate
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The Bean Maze
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Lakeside High School
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Silver
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Moeder, David
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Power outcome of stair climb
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Silver
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Brush, Savana
Kaylynne Bonneau
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Oodles of Hair
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Lakeside High School
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Silver
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Brull, Jacob
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Silver
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Parrish, Ashlyn,
Mattie Schlaefli
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Does your height affect the length of your stride?
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Hays High School
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Bronze
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Berens, Shelbie,
Becky Meagher
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Couples' Attraction
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Hays High School
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Bronze
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Copeland, Kaetlin,
Drake Koops
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Bubbles
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Lakeside High School
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Bronze
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Beard, Ambrosia
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Roller Coaster
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Lakeside High School
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Bronze
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Flax, Mikaela
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Lights Plants Oxygen
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Bronze
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Hohmann, Allison
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How Does Wind Speed Affect Evaporation
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Bronze
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Ernsting, Jena
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Burning in the Breeze
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Bronze
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Lopez, Jacky
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Milk Can you taste the difference?
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Lakeside High School
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Bronze
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Harding, Cheyenne
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Does the thickness of the lip gloss affect the shine?
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Lakeside High School
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Bronze
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Urban, Skyler
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Parachute Drop
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Bronze
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Park, Victoria
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Heating Cup of Coffee
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Bronze
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Flower, Jordan
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Consumed Corrosion
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Lakeside High School
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Bronze
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Mindrup, Matt
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Acids and Bases
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Bronze
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Hammerschmidt, Ryan
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Domino Effect
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Thomas More Prep Marian High School
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Bronze
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Darnell, Darren,
Justin Underwood
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Giant Straw
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Lakeside High School
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Bronze
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Division 2
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Participant/ Team
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Project
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School
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Prize
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Speno, Maggie
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Sweet as Sugar
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Holy Family Elementary
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Gold
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Krug, Laura
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Environmental Factors For Optimum Lumbricus Terrestris Growth
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Kennedy Middle School
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Gold
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Buhler, Katie
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Fabric Resilience
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Liberty Middle School
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Gold
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Schotte, David
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The Five Minute FREEZE
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Liberty Middle School
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Gold
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Clark, Taylor
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The Electric Ladder
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St. John Elementary
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Gold
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Hodgkinson, Ciara
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Burning Speed
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Liberty Middle School
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Gold
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Farr, Breane,
Lexie Lanterman
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Bait "n" Fish
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Liberty Middle School
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Silver
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Weisenborn, Katie
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Economic and Product Performance Comparison of Homemade and Commercial Rocketry Wadding
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Kennedy Middle School
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Silver
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