Young Scientists Win Awards

Norwalk celebrated its budding scientists last night at the Science Fair Awards Ceremony. Students received awards and cash prizes totaling over $10,000. Held at the Norwalk High School Auditorium, hundreds of parents and friends gathered to celebrate. Science teachers and business people from area corporations acted as judges for the competition.

"A whole bunch of local businesses donated prizes and acted as judges," said fair organizer Glenn Couture, a NHS physics teacher and event organizer.

Couture, who handed out the awards, was joined on stage by Mayor Richard Moccia and the judges including Dr. Muriel Gerhard, retired NPS science supervisor and founder of the event; Dr. John Pinto, professor of biochemistry at New York Medical College; Marie Iannazzi, retired pricipal of Ponus Ridge and current consultant at Side by Side; Dr. Ken Martinelli, NPS science specialist. 

Pictured above is Alejandra Garcia, a fifth grader at Naramake Elementary School. Alejandra took home third place in experimental physics for her project titled, "How does cold affect hearing aid battery life?" She said the project has special meaning for her because she herself is hearing impaired.

In January, individual schools held their own science fairs. Winners from each of the school fairs participated in a city-wide fair in February. Below is a list of all the winners.

 

AwardNameSchoolProject TitleBest in Fair K-2Korzenik, PeytonBrookside (K-2)meltdownBest in Fair 3-5Friedrichsen, AnnikaRowayton (3-5)Is compost as fertilzer better than store bought soilBest in Fair MSPollard, DavidNathan Haledistracted driverBest in Fair HSMarotta, MarisaBrien McMahonWhich Gluten free flour is betterBest in Fair HSRooney, DanielleBrien McMahonWhich Gluten free flour is betterBest in Fair InventionBarker, AmandaFox Run (3-5)Go green meter readerSydney Gerhard Mem.Walters, SeanColumbus (3-5)Do whitening toothpastes really workSydney Gerhard Mem.Mills, EthanColumbus (3-5)Do whitening toothpastes really workArch ChemicalMcNamara, PeytonBrookside (K-2)the browning of applesArch ChemicalMulvehill, KateMarvin (3-5)the cleanest cleanerArch ChemicalWalsh, StephanieNathan Halemelting awayArch ChemicalMiller, EricBrien McMahonthe corrosion resistance of metalsArch ChemicalMartinez, ToriBrien McMahonthe corrosion resistance of metalsKing Ind. (Chem)Lipson, OliviaRowayton (3-5)measuring pH in our drinksKing Ind. (Chem)Herbert, AndrewRotonDoes dog saliva kill bacteriaKing Ind. (Chem)Smith, MicajahRotonDoes dog saliva kill bacteriaKing Ind. (Chem)Packer, WhitneyBrien McMahonWhich method is more effective at cleaning fruitKing Ind. (Chem)Tortorici, LaurenBrien McMahonWhich method is more effective at cleaning fruitMBI, Inc. (bio)Fillyaw, RafaelNaramake (K-2)It's got cootiesMBI, Inc. (bio)Mallios AlexandraBrookside (3-5)Butterfly growth and temperatureMBI, Inc. (bio)Vallerie, ErinWest RocksIs bigger betterMBI, Inc. (bio)Andersen, CollinBrien McMahonimparing the growth of E. coliMBI, Inc. (bio)Giodano, MichaelBrien McMahonimparing the growth of E. coliNorwalk Lions ClubHevey, Kate (teacher)Rowayton (K)Smarty PlantsNorwalk Lions ClubOliver, Eliza (teacher)Rowayton (1)Got Heat? Investigating the heat of the sunPepperidge FarmDauser, ChristopherWolfpit (K-2)Organic apples vs. nonorganic apples; which tastes betterPepperidge FarmTucker, AdiahWolpit (3-5)Mischievous mold: which chesse grows mold the fastestPepperidge FarmKosmidis, AlexandraRotonWhat makes peppers hotPepperidge FarmBruno, JocelynBrien McMahonHow grimy are your shopping cartsPepperidge FarmMachette, MorganBrien McMahonHow grimy are your shopping cartsNorwalk Kiwanis (phy)Schuerch, GavinWest RocksSolar-mill magicNorwalk Kiwanis (phy)Kozinski, KathyBrien McMahonmeasuring knee stress with a mechanical modelNorwalk Kiwanis (phy)Fahy, KieraBrien McMahonmeasuring knee stress with a mechanical modelPurdue Pharma, LPPetropoulos, CarolineBrookside (K-2)Roses-e-rosesPurdue Pharma, LPNash, OonaRowayton (3-5)How glow are youPurdue Pharma, LPFroelich, MadisonRowayton (3-5)How glow are youPurdue Pharma, LPConley, VivianWest Rocksthe science of sweetsPurdue Pharma, LPDoran, HaleyNorwalk HighKeeping the water in; An experiment in body lotionsStew LeonardsMurtha, BrendanColumbus (3-5)Does temperature affect the feeding habits of birdsR.T.Vanderbilt Chem.Halupa, JonathanKendall (K-2)What kind of cup keeps water hotter longerR.T.Vanderbilt Chem.Thakkar, VarunNaramake (3-5)Hot colorsR.T.Vanderbilt Chem.Hendricks, ThomasNaramake (3-5)Hot colorsR.T.Vanderbilt Chem.Root, MeganRotonDrag or no dragR.T.Vanderbilt Chem.DeLago, PaigeRotonDrag or no dragR.T.Vanderbilt Chem.Harrick, JoeBrien McMahonProjectile motionR.T.Vanderbilt Chem.Kozinski, EddieBrien McMahonProjectile motionDr. BrooksMikolic-Berrios, AmayaNaramake (K-2)Night light with the monstersDr. BrooksD'Amelio, CharliNaramake (K-2)Does my dog have a favorite toyGeneral ElectricPascarelli, LeahWolfpit (K-2)What uses more water: bath or showerGeneral ElectricPinto, CarlyBrookside (3-5)What is more cost effective: dishwashing or hand washingGeneral ElectricCaputo, MariaBrien McMahonHow color of light affects the amount of electricty producedGeneral ElectricDitaranto, AnthonyBrien McMahonHow color of light affects the amount of electricty producedGeneral ElectricLaibe, JackRowayton (K-2)Exploring magnetic forceGeneral ElectricLaibe, FritzRowayton (K-2)Exploring magnetic forceGeneral ElectricFeinstein, JackRowayton (3-5)the stuck puckDiCerto MemorialUzar, KatieNorwalk HighKeep your eye on the ballNorwalk WomenMolina, AlexandraBrookside (K-2)How do polar bears stay warmBio. - exp. - 1stGeneroso, MiaCranbury (K-2)How much waterBio. - exp. - 2ndSilva, JoshuaKendall (K-2)Green Bags: How do they workBio. - Exp. - 3rdMilone, AnthonyWolfpit (K-2)Which french fries have the most preservativesBio.- ill. - 1stValverde-Alvarado, GabriellaJefferson (K-2)Cigarette smokingBio. - ill. - 2ndLindsay, JasonColumbus (K-20How your ear worksBio. - ill. - 3rdConnors, EmmaJefferson (K-2)How can you see that flowers drink waterBio. - exp. - 1stRybnick, HollyWolfpit (3-5)What is yummy in a birds tummyBio. - exp. - 2ndGagstetter, TaraNaramake (3-5)Toes: Do we really need themBio. - Exp. - 3rdCorado-Santiago, LeslySilvermine (3-5)Seed GerminationBio. - ill. - 1stTrivedi, PurviCranbury (3-5)See how your eyes workBio. - ill. - 2ndSmith, NicholasSilvermine (3-5)Endangered speciesBio. - ill. - 3rdColmenares, CatherineKendall (3-5)the stroop effectBio. - exp. 1stSumner-Harris, MarlonPonus RidgeDoes petting  a friendly animal affect the pulse rateBio. - exp. - 1stVargas-Viegas, AndresPonus RidgeDoes petting  a friendly animal affect the pulse rateBio. - exp. - 2ndMcLoughlin, JamesPonus RidgeHeart & MusicBio. - exp. - 2ndRoberts, KellyPonus RidgeHeart & MusicBio. - exp. - 3rdBegos, OliviaRotonHula HeartrateBio. - exp.DiGuglielmo, DillonWest RocksNo pain, lots to gainBio. - exp.Ramos, AlejandroWest RocksNo pain, lots to gainBio. - exp.Vykunta, SaiamulyaPonus RidgeWhat effect does heredity have on fingerprint characteristicsBio. - ill - 1stPetridis, NicholasPonus Ridgethe science of mummificationBio. - ill. - 1stPanagiotidis, StathiPonus Ridgethe science of mummificationBio. - ill. - 2ndHammett, ShatayaRotonCan chewing gum boost the power in the brainBio. - ill. - 3rdAgostino, JoeyWest RocksCSI confirmation investigationBio. - ill. - 3rdBenitez, BillyWest RocksCSI confirmation investigationBio. - exp. - 1stChiodo ErikBrien McMahonPlan B: hydronponicsBio. - exp. - 2ndHanna, NoraNorwalk HighMice AmazingBio. - exp. - 3rdCurnyn CassidyNorwalk HighDoes music affect the memoryChem. - exp. - 1stDufort, JuliaCranbury (K-2)Toothpaste challenge: which whitens the bestChem. - exp. - 2ndD'Amico, RyanNaramake (K-2)battery powerChem. - exp. - 3rdBurns-Min, MomoColumbus (K-2)Which brand of popcorn pops the bestChem. - exp.Gulati, BismaadKendall (K-2)Swirling milkChem. - ill. - 1stChuba, KevinWolfpit (K-2)making old paper new againChem. - ill. - 2ndSeeley, JuliaColumbus (K-2)Splitting colors into different pigmentsChem. - ill. - 3rdOchoa, DaphneBrookside (K-2)BubblesChem. - exp. 1stCaragine, CatherineNaramake (3-5)Unpopped kernalsChem. - exp. - 2ndAkole AjitColumbus (3-5)Marker ChemistryChem. - exp. - 3rdMeyerson, KearaRowayton (3-5)Science is sweetChem. - ill. - 1stZuniga, JosselineRotonclean airChem. - ill. - 1stBuitrago, SophiaRotonclean airChem. - ill. - 2ndCabrera, MariaBrookside (3-5)the acid testChem. - ill. - 3rdGonzalez, NicholasKendall (3-5)vinegar batteryChem. - exp. - 1stArtell, JamesRotoncut the cryingChem. - exp. - 2ndGorman, JuliaWest Rocksthe power of the pulpChem. - exp. - 2ndViera, MeganWest Rocksthe power of the pulpChem. - exp. - 3rdLue, NicoleRotonA stains worst enemyChem. - exp. - 3rdCunningham,CamillaRotonA stains worst enemyChem. - exp.Rosendahl, ErikaNathan HaleI see Vitamin CChem. - exp.Tsiranides, KikiNathan HaleI see Vitamin CChem. - ill. - 1stVelez, ChristianRotonBendy bonesChem. - ill. - 2ndFuentes, JesmyRotondyeing eggsChem. - ill. - 3rdMorlot, JenniferWest RocksBoiling pointChem. - exp. - 1stBardos, JakeBrien McMahonComparative analysis of viccosities fo liquidsChem. - exp. - 1stNardi-Huffman, GabrielBrien McMahonComparative analysis of viccosities fo liquidsChem. - exp. - 2ndModi, NeilBrien McMahonElectrolysis of compoundsChem. - exp. - 2ndLouie, MichaelBrien McMahonElectrolysis of compoundsChem. - exp. - 3rdDelos Santos, StephenBrien McMahonBridgeport batteryChem. - exp. - 3rdFrascatore, PiaBrien McMahonBridgeport batteryChem. - exp.Meikle, AllisonBrien McMahonThe effect of temperature on growth of alum crystalsChem. - exp.Guy, AramBrien McMahonThe effect of temperature on growth of alum crystalsChem. - exp.Namm, ShanaBrien McMahonThe growth and structure of crystalsChem. - expVisciglia, StephanieBrien McMahonThe growth and structure of crystalsChem. - ill. - 1stParenteau, JoeBrien McMahonHousehold bombsEarth Sc. - exp. - 1stReichman, MorganRowayton (K-2)Thirsty stonesEarth Sc. - ill. - 1stMorrow, ClareRowayton (K-2)How much do you weigh on different planetsEarth Sc. - ill. - 2ndSferlazza, CJMarvin (K-2)Moon on the moveEarth Sc. - ill. - 3rdSubramanian, VigneshWolfpit (K-2)SundialEarth Sc. - ill.Berkowitz, MichaelRowayton (K-2)Tree timelineEarth Sc. - exp. - 1stVineyard, IsabelRowayton (3-5)How does pollution affect pond watersEarth Sc. - exp. - 1stCurtin, EmmaRowayton (3-5)How does pollution affect pond watersEarth Sc. - exp. - 2ndBrunetto, FrankKendall (3-5)SundialEarth Sc. - exp. 3rdFalcone, HarryColumbus (3-5)Investigating our planet's greenhouse effectEarth Sc. - ill. - 1stMorin, VictoriaMarvin (3-5)Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink!Earth Sc. - ill. - 2ndVaron, OscarMarvin (3-5)SundriedEarth Sc. - ill. - 2ndMunoz, DiegoMarvin (3-5)SundriedEarth Sc. - ill. - 3rdMirabella, ThomasFox Run (3-5)TornadoEarth Sc. - ill. - 3rdBlade, DremarFox Run (3-5)TornadoEarth Sc. - illMuralles, JacquelineColumbus (3-5)Underwater VolcanoEarth Sc. - illGarcia, NeriTracey (3-5)The PlanetsEarth Sc. - illLouis-Fin, KeyairaFox Run (3-5)Take ActionEarth Sc. - exp. - 1stVineyard, MadeleineRotonWasting awayEarth Sc. - exp. - 2ndPellegrino, JennaPonus Ridge2012: Can solar storms really cause catastrophic eventsEarth Sc. - exp. - 2ndWager, BridgetPonus Ridge2012: Can solar storms really cause catastrophic eventsEarth Sc. - exp. - 3rdDonaher, MatthewNathan HaleCotton and gravel filterEarth Sc. - exp.Patel, ParamNathan HaleHot RocksEarth Sc. - exp.Melendez,ConorNathan HaleWhich light grows plants better: sunlight or fluorescentEarth Sc. - exp.O'Brien, BrodyNathan HaleWhich light grows plants better: sunlight or fluorescentEarth Sc. - ill. - 1stBonis DaniellePonus RidgeHow to make your psychrometerEarth Sc. - ill. - 2ndTassiello, JordanRotonMass destruction - 2012 myth or realityEarth Sc. - ill. - 1stVhora, MubsaahiraBrien McMahonmaking and recycling paper at homePhysics - Exp. - 1stMacDonald, KatherineSilvermine (K-2)Exlporing density with water, salt and eggsPhysics - exp. - 2ndDonzelli-Scorza, DaniellaJefferson (K-2)Invisible electric chargesPhysics - exp. - 3rdMcClung, OwenRowayton (K-2)Whirly-birdPhysics - exp. - 3rdGrillo, CooperRowayton (K-2)Whirly-birdPhysics - ill. - 1stPaul, EmmaColumbus (K-2_Why the butter floatsPhysics - ill. - 2ndHurwitz, ZacharyFox Run (K-2)Balloon RocketPhysics - ill. - 3rdFelber, HannaColumbus K-2)Crush with airPhysics - exp. - 1stMisra, BharatJefferson (3-5)Effect on magnets force with change in temperaturePhysics - exp. - 2ndWilson, CharlotteRowayton (3-5)Honey, I shrunk the yarnPhysics - exp. - 3rdGarcia, AlejandraNaramake (3-5)How does cod affect hearing aid battery lifePhysics - exp.Martinez, JohnJefferson (3-5)Super strength eggsPhysics - exp.Waring, MichaelNaramake (3-5)eggcellent experimentPhysics - ill. - 1stCasa, TristanColumbus (3-5)Why does an airplane flyPhysics - ill. - 2ndValverde-Alvarado, StevenKendall (3-5)Windmill generatorPhysics - ill. - 3rdChesler, MilesFox Run (3-5)Electro-magnetismPhysics - ill. Ornato, MichaelFox Run (3-5)Math ballPhysics - exp. 1stLato, ChristopherWest RocksBuoyancy vs. magnetic forcePhysics - exp. 1stBurnett, JustinWest RocksBuoyancy vs. magnetic forcePhysics - exp. - 2ndCruz, JaydaWest RocksDoes hair color affect amount of static electricityPhysics - exp. - 3rdBorges, VictorPonus RidgeDoes the amount of air pressure affect a soccer ball when kickedPhysics - exp. - 3rdIraheta, HelmuthPonus RidgeDoes the amount of air pressure affect a soccer ball when kickedPhysics - exp.Buswell, SkylarWest RocksNinja reflexesPhysics - ill. - 1stHogan KaseyWest RocksThe physics of softball pitchingPhysics - ill. - 2ndBassett, ScottWest RocksThe Humber BridgePhysics - ill. 3rdLondono, NataliaNathan HaleBend-a-lightPhysics - ill. 3rdThakkar, PriyankaNathan HaleBend-a-lightPhysics - ill.Badri, MadhulikaPonus Ridgebalance it outPhysics - exp. - 1stHannon, BenjaminBrien McMahonThe effect of variables on electronmagnetismPhysics - exp. - 2ndBeluk, MeghanNorwalk HighSPLATPhysics - exp. - 2ndRybnick, EmilyNorwalk HighSPLATPhysics - exp. - 3rdRoberts, BlairNorwalk HighThis side upPhysics - exp. - 3rdPresser, EmilyNorwalk HighThis side upInventions - 1stRenwick, BrinnWolfpit (K-2)Lucky PuckyInventions - 1stAgostino, HaileyCranbury (3-5)Views from their shoes educational gameInventions - 2ndFosina, MikaylaFox Run (3-5)baby guardInventions - 1stMiklave, NicholasNathan HalePerpetual motion machine

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