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Award |
First Name |
Last Name |
Project Title |
Home School |
Teacher Sponsor Name |
| Animal
Sciences |
1st |
Brayden |
Green |
Live Bait versus Artificial
Bait |
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
School |
Victoria Sofianek |
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2nd |
Jacob |
Steen |
Bon Appetit - Hungry, Hungry
Hornworms! |
Mary Passage Middle School |
Laura Fiedler |
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| Behavioral
and Social Sciences |
1st |
Kevin |
Hou |
Does Visual Reference Affect
People's Ability of Quantitave Estimation? |
Old Donation School |
Jiashi Hou |
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2nd |
Elizabeth |
McElfresh |
The Effect of BPM on Running
Pace |
Gildersleeve Middle School |
Cassandra Koch |
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3rd |
Allison |
Akers |
Girls vs. Boys- A Stroop War |
Tabb Middle School |
Paige Jacobs |
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Honorable Mention |
Corrine |
Jenkins |
Who has Better Memory Boys or
Girls? |
Yorktown Middle School |
Lynn Rickerson |
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Celina |
Meyer |
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| Biochemistry |
1st |
Samantha |
Wilhelm |
Zap Drinks! |
Grafton Middle School |
Julie Allen |
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2nd |
Arianna |
Maldoado |
Extracting Strawberry DNA |
Dozier Middle School |
Jane Marioneaux |
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| Chemistry |
1st |
Savannah |
Hass |
The Effect of the Amount of
Baking Soda on the Height of Cake |
Grafton Middle School |
Regina Zimmerman |
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2nd |
Samaa |
Mohammed |
Can you Turn Milk into
Plastics? |
Grafton Middle School |
Julie Allen |
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Isabella |
Mouring |
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3rd |
Riley |
Journell |
Which of These Different Fruit
Peels Really Pop Balloons Fatser? |
Hines Middle School |
Sabrina Leahy |
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Honorable Mention |
Brenna |
Shelton |
Do You Need Eggs to Make a Good
Cookie |
Yorktown Middle School |
Tabatha Brownschidle |
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| Cellular
and Molecular Biology |
1st |
Lydia |
Burke |
The Effect of Salt on the CF
Membrane |
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
School |
Victoria Sofianek |
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| Computer
Sciences |
1st |
Michelle |
Hu |
The More the Merrier |
Dozier Middle School |
Jane Marioneaux |
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| Earth
and Planetary Science |
1st |
Aidan |
Viar |
Effects of Land Use Patterns on
Soil pH Values |
Hugo Owens Middle School |
Jingdong Mao |
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Austin |
Mao |
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Old Donation School |
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2nd |
Connor |
Bavuso |
Salinity in the Poquoson River |
Yorktown Middle School |
Tabatha Brownschidle |
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3rd |
Sophia |
Harris |
Is There a Correlation Between
the Density of Soap and the Amount of Sand it Picks Up? |
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
School |
Victoria Sofianek |
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| Engineering:
Electrical and Mechanical |
1st |
Johnathan |
Nemec |
Open-Channel Flow |
Yorktown Middle School |
Tabatha Brownschidle |
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2nd |
Nolan |
Stuffel |
Bridge Strength |
Gildersleeve Middle School |
Lauren Dashiell |
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3rd |
Evan |
Yarborough |
The Effect of the Length and
Amount of Blades on a Wind Turbine's Power Output |
Dozier Middle School |
Kathryn Sutton |
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Honorable Mention |
Nathan |
Ballard-Spitzer |
Magnetic Propulsion on Aircraft |
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
School |
Victoria Sofianek |
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| Environmental
Management |
1st |
Michael |
Herath |
Fog-Harp Efficiency
Investigation |
Yorktown Middle School |
Tabatha Brownschidle |
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2nd |
Hannah |
Chen |
What is the Best Environment
-Friendly Alternative to Single-Use Plastic Straws? |
Grafton Middle School |
Carmen Fragapane |
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3rd |
Janie |
Qing |
The Effect of Type of
Flocculant on Nitrate Levels |
Tabb Middle School |
Paige Jacobs |
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Alyssa |
Vargas |
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Honorable Mention |
Cassidy |
Queen |
The Effect of Fertilizer on the
pH of Water |
Gildersleeve Middle School |
Cassandra Koch |
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| Engineering:
Materials and Bioengineering |
1st |
Jaelyn |
Farnum |
The Durability of Paint Test |
Yorktown Middle School |
Tabatha Brownschidle |
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| Energy
and Transportation |
1st |
Jack |
Speth |
How Different Fuels Effect
Electrical Voltage of Fuel Cells |
Yorktown Middle School |
Tabatha Brownschidle |
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2nd |
Jose |
Rivera Soto |
How Different Types of
Renewable Energy Affect the Voltage of a Battery |
Grafton Middle School |
Julie Allen |
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3rd |
Tej |
Patel |
The Effect of Different Colored
Paper on the Absorption of Radiant Energy |
Grafton Middle School |
Evita Moody |
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| Environmental
Sciences |
1st |
Nghi |
Loc |
Are Green Detergents Really
Less Toxic than Conventional Detergents |
Dozier Middle School |
Jane Marioneaux |
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2nd |
Angela |
Uilelea |
The Effect of Development on
Water |
Dozier Middle School |
Jane Marioneaux |
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3rd |
Joshua |
Namkoong |
Salt-Assisted Ozone Water
Purification |
Tabb Middle School |
Laura Shaske |
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Honorable Mention |
Leila |
Ricks |
Micro- P.L.A.S.T.I.C.
(Pollution Leads to Aquatic Stress & Tension in the Chesapeake Bay |
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
School |
Victoria Sofianek |
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| Mathematical
Sciences |
1st |
Matthew |
Nguyen |
Benford's Law and Natural
Disasters |
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
School |
Victoria Sofianek |
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2nd |
Emma |
Lindquist |
The Need for Speed |
Yorktown Middle School |
Tabatha Brownschidle |
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3rd |
Sofia |
Seely |
Are You Golden? |
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
School |
Victoria Sofianek |
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Honorable Mention |
John |
Steiner |
How Much DNA Can You Pick in a
Cell? |
Gildersleeve Middle School |
Marcy Bryson |
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| Medicine
and Health |
1st |
Megan |
Way |
The Effect of Active Antacid
Ingredient on Stomach Acid Neutralization |
Tabb Middle School |
Ann Marie Feigh |
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2nd |
Rutvi |
Sheth |
Factors Affecting Prevalence of
Sleep Apnea in Patients with Acute Stroke or TIA |
Greenbrier Middle School |
Soham Sheth |
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3rd |
Allison |
Eacho |
Blocking Out UV Rays |
Yorktown Middle School |
Lynn Rickerson |
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| Microbiology |
1st |
Evan |
Duncan |
Is it Clean |
Yorktown Middle School |
Tabatha Brownschidle |
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| Physics
and Astronomy |
1st |
Evan |
Richards |
The Effect of the Shape of the
Crumple Zone of a Car on the G-Forces Created in a Crash |
Grafton Middle School |
Regina Zimmerman |
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2nd |
Kai-Tang |
Tseng |
The Effect of Different Spin
Speed on the Time a Water Bottle Cools to Under 10 Degrees Celsius |
Dozier Middle School |
Jane Marioneaux |
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3rd |
Evan |
Williams |
How Does Rocket Nozzle Shape
Affect Rocket Thrust? |
Gildersleeve Middle School |
Marcy Bryson |
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Honorable Mention |
Dylan |
Tidmore |
A Difference Between Soles |
Booker T Washington |
Laura Nelson-Rogers |
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Ashton |
Wood |
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Honorable Mention |
Alexander |
Ott |
The Effect of Winglet Type on
the Efficiency of a Wing |
Grafton Middle School |
Evita Moody |
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| Plant
Sciences |
1st |
Aidan |
Dreyer |
The Effect of Root Stimulant on
African Violet Cuttings |
Dozier Middle School |
Kathryn Sutton |
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2nd |
Victoria |
Shaltayeva |
Effect of Amount of Sunlight on
Growth of Grass |
Yorktown Middle School |
Tabatha Brownschidle |
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3rd |
Annabelle |
Boyce |
The Effect of Different
Hydrophonic Systems of the Height of Mint Plants |
Grafton Middle School |
Carmen Fragapane |
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Honorable Mention |
Lauchnor |
Lamb |
Drowning a Plant |
Gildersleeve Middle School |
Lauren Dashiell |
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| SENIOR
DIVISION: |
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| Category |
Award |
First Name |
Last Name |
Project Title |
Home School |
Teacher Sponsor Name |
| Animal
Sciences |
1st |
Malik |
Endsley |
An Investigation of the
Darkling Beetle Larvae Circadian Rhythm |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
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2nd |
Esther |
Sun |
Effect of pH Level and Rate of
Filtration by Oysters |
Tabb High School |
Jamie Carpenter |
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3rd |
Jacob |
Brauner |
The Effect of Magnets on
Plasnarian Regeneration |
York High School |
Amber LaMonte |
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| Behavioral
and Social Sciences |
1st |
Faith |
Grant |
Emotional or Intellectual: How
Do We Vote? |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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2nd |
Saighuhan |
Senthilkumar |
The Effects of Perceived
Positive and Negative Emotions on Consumer Intention to Share Viral Content |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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3rd |
Marykate |
Kerrigan |
The Effect of Belief Bias on
Reasoning in a Political Content |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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Honorable Mention |
Julio |
Bermudez III |
The Effect of Heuristics on
Apperception |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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Honorable Mention |
Brianne |
McFarlin |
Music and Productivity: The
Effect cetain Type of Music have on one's ability to do School work |
Norview High School |
Subhadra Desaraju |
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| Biochemistry |
1st |
Madison |
Cruz |
Ending the Opioid Epidemic: A
Novel Non-Opioid Treatment of Chronic Pain After Surgery from
Microwave-Irradiated Oyster Shells |
Peninsula Catholic High School |
Martin Cruz |
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2nd |
Ayush |
Jain |
The Past is the Key to
Medicine's Future: A Study on A.Indica's Antibacterial Properties |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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3rd |
Jennifer |
Lin |
The Effect of pH on the
Production of Oxygen from Catalase |
York High School |
Amy Holtschneider |
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Honorable Mention |
Reena |
Assassa |
The Effects of Simulated
E-Cigarette Juice on Ciliated Paramecium Aurelia |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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Nina |
Dao |
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| Chemistry |
1st |
Emily |
Chang |
Optical Properties of Graphene
Oxide with PMMA |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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2nd |
Caesarine |
Aylsworth |
Deconstruction of Ethanol
Through Esterfication |
Denbigh High School |
Yesenia Torres-Colon |
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3rd |
Samantha |
O'Rawe |
How Can Bioplastic Be Molded to
Be Able to Be Used in Mass Production? |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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Honorable Mention |
Emma |
DiCarlo |
The Ability of Metal
Protectants to Limit Corrosion under Acid Exposure |
Poquoson Hgh School |
Kristopher Wise |
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Ashlyn |
Wise |
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Honorable Mention |
Grace |
Dunn |
The Neutralization Effect of
Basic Solutions on Acid Rain in Plants |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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| Cellular
and Molecular Biology |
1st |
Jessica |
Shi |
Antibiotic Alternative:
Investigating the Effect of Phage Titer on Bacterial Populations |
Jamestown High School |
Kristin Cosby |
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2nd |
Terry |
Mock III |
The Effect of Different Types
of Sugars on the Rate of Respiration in Baker's Yeast |
York High School |
Amy Holtschneider |
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| Computer
Sciences |
1st |
Walker |
Knapp |
Effectively Benchmarking and
Modularizing 3D Reconstruction Deep-Learning Techniques |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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2nd |
Charles |
Hu |
Utilising Computer Vision with
Machine Learning for Self-Driving Vehicles |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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3rd |
Sawyer |
Czupka |
Encoding Text Within Images
Through LSB Steganography |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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Honorable Mention |
Caroline |
Way |
The Effectiveness of the Index
of Coincidence for Determining Language of Origin |
Tabb High School |
Teresa Hux |
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Honorable Mention |
Ryoma |
Harris |
YOLO: Vision for the Visually
Impaired |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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| Earth
and Planetary Science |
1st |
Trinity |
Webb |
Is Tornado Alley Moving? |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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| Engineering:
Electrical and Mechanical |
1st |
Maria |
Stuebner |
Modeling Artificial Thickening
of Transonic Boundary Layers with a Pressure Gradient |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jonathan Bufkin |
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2nd |
Kyle |
Ray |
The Effect of Blade Twist on
Power Output |
Tabb High School |
Teresa Hux |
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3rd |
Emma |
Gorman |
Engaging Everyone in Electrical
Energy Conservation |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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Honorable Mention |
Sasha |
Mintz |
The Efficiency of an
Electromagnetic Rocket Launching System |
Poquoson Hgh School |
Doug Mintz |
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Honorable Mention |
Emil |
Ivanov |
Raspberry Pi Mars Rover: The
Electromagnetic Claw |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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Honorable Mention |
Denitsa |
Dimitrova |
Automatic Power Factor
Correction |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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| Environmental
Management |
1st |
Anna |
Vargas |
A Novel Application of
Microbial Fuel Cells as Self-Sustainable In-situ Biosensors to Detect
Fluctuation of Water Quality |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jonathan Bufkin |
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2nd |
Christopher |
Herath |
HEROS III (Hydraulically
Energized Reverse Osmosis System III) |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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3rd |
Anna |
Tornatore |
Health in the Trees |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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Honorable Mention |
Anna |
Boyarinova |
The Effect of Highly Reflective
Materials on the Melting Rate of Sea Ice |
York High School |
Amy Holtschneider |
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Allena |
Flowers |
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Michelle |
Nguyen |
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Honorable Mention |
Maya |
Reese |
The Effect of Storm Water
Runoff and Riparian Buffers on Pollutant Concentrations |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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| Engineering:
Materials and Bioengineering |
1st |
Laitha |
Aiyar |
Designing a Biodegradable
Plastic Bottle from Milk |
Princess Anne High School |
Kalpana Mahadevan |
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2nd |
Caitlyn |
Jung |
Measuring the Proteolytic
Activity of RAW 264.7 Cells Using Opto-active Polyurethan Substrates |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jonathan Bufkin |
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3rd |
Himagowri |
Prasad |
Novel Magneto-Optic Crystal
Development for Early Cancer Detection and Other Bio-Medical Imaging
Applications |
York High School |
Justin Keyes |
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Honorable Mention |
Rishi |
Naik |
Building a Sustainable and Cost
Effective Photobioreactor |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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| Energy
and Transportation |
1st |
Andrew |
Balch |
Design and Application of
Automated Robots Powered by Inductive Smart Tiles |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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2nd |
Victoria |
Sun |
"Turn" The Power On |
Grafton High School |
Gina Speight |
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3rd |
Bharath |
Kashyap |
The Effect of the Number of
Blades on the Voltage Production in the Windmill and the Lift Speed of the
Helicopter |
Grafton High School |
Jessica Wyatt |
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| Environmental
Sciences |
1st |
Hannah |
Namkoong |
Removal of Pb Heavy Metal from
Water Using Edible Marine Algae (Undaria pinnatifida) |
Tabb High School |
Teresa Hux |
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2nd |
Elianne |
Kang |
Dose-Response Effects of
Ionizing Radiation on Helianthus annuus |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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3rd |
Yusuf |
Cetin |
Estimating Tidal Water Level
Patterns Through Image Processing |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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Honorable Mention |
Maria |
Fernandez |
Using different types of
natural sorbents to remove motor oil in water |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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Honorable Mention |
Caleb |
Song |
The Effect of Water Temperature
on Microplastic Release from Styrofoam Cups |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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Honorable Mention |
Tyler |
Arnold |
Concentration of CO2 and
Temperature of Seawater on Carbonate and Bicarbonate Concentrations |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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| Mathematical
Sciences |
1st |
Lewis |
Lawrence |
The Sine Function of Water
Waves |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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2nd |
Jason |
Lu |
Modeling Cholesterol Levels in
Americans Age 50-85 |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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3rd |
Anand |
Kolli |
A Two Factor Index Fund |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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| Medicine
and Health |
1st |
Alan |
Mach |
NeuroSense: A Quantitative,
Cost-Effective, and Portable Device for Early Detection and Nonpharmacologic
Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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2nd |
Jennifer |
Zhang |
A Highly Sensitive Noninvasive
Detection Method for Glucose Concentration |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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3rd |
Matthew |
Esposito |
The Effect of Custom Devices on
Ameliorating Text Neck |
York High School |
Ashley Gailey |
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David |
Fan |
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Kyler |
Jorgensen |
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Honorable Mention |
Peneeta |
Wojcik |
The Effect of Autophagic Drugs
on Triple Negative Breast Cancer |
Tabb High School |
Teresa Hux |
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Honorable Mention |
Omar |
Abul-Hassan |
Detection of Diabetic
Retinopathy Using Deep Learning |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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Honorable Mention |
Laura Jeanne |
Madler |
Effect of Environmental Air
Exposure on Staphylococcus Growth in a Simulated Vaginal Environment |
Menchville High School |
Ashley Chassard |
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| Microbiology |
1st |
Parker |
Cruz |
Potential 2019 Novel
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Buster: The Antiviral Properties of Chesapeake Bay
(Crassostrea virginica) Oyster Shells |
Peninsula Catholic High School |
Martin Cruz |
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2nd |
Mireya |
Galacgac |
Chamomile and Its Effectiveness
on Bacterial Growth |
Poquoson Hgh School |
Paulette Freeman |
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3rd |
Robert |
Reynolds |
Modification of Plasmid Uptake
in Genetic Engineering |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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Honorable Mention |
Abigail |
Speth |
Effects of Nitrogen and
Phosphorus on Algae Growth Rates |
York High School |
Amy Holtschneider |
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| Physics
and Astronomy |
1st |
Spencer |
Portuese |
Determining the Appropriate
Number of Parameters to Use When Doing Z-Expansion Fits of Proton Elastic
Scattering Data |
Tabb High School |
Teresa Hux |
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2nd |
Brandon |
Cofer |
The Physics Behind Sloped
Armor: The Science of Warfare |
Poquoson Hgh School |
Gregory Slover |
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Dylan |
Simmons |
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Kenneth |
Slover |
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3rd |
Amir |
Hassan |
The Pressure of Soccer |
Warwick High School |
Waverly Garner |
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Honorable Mention |
Cole |
Mathes |
Testing the Difference Between
Basic Projectile Motion Formulas and Real-Life Examples |
Governor's School for Science
and Technology |
Jiashi Hou |
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| Plant
Sciences |
1st |
Lisa |
Small |
Evaluating the Coerrelation
between Site Index and Forest Productivity of Pinus taeda with Soil pH |
Jamestown High School & GSST |
Kristin Cosby & Jonathan Bufkin |
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2nd |
Abigail |
McGraw |
Hydroponic Systems and Floating
Treatment Wetlands on Growth and Productivity of Crops |
Math and Science Academy at
Ocean Lakes High School |
Babette K Shoemaker |
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3rd |
Damilola |
Ososanya |
Vitagrass |
Jamestown High School |
Rebecca Woodall |
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Honorable Mention |
Bradley |
Burden |
The Effect of Vitamin B12 on
Plant Biomass |
Poquoson Hgh School |
Jennifer Herndon |
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Camden |
Holcomb |
" |
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Isabel |
Spielberger |
" |
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Honorable Mention |
Akira |
Durham |
The Effect of Hydroponics on
Plant Growth |
York High School |
Ashley Gailey |
