Regional Science Fair Awards Recognition
Mount Vernon High School was well represented during the Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair held from March 17th through 19th at Robinson Secondary School. Twenty-two projects were sent to the regional fair out of the 189 total projects that were reviewed during the annual Science Fair held at MVHS in late January and early February.
Any student in an International Baccalaureate (IB) or Honors level science class was required to participate but any interested student was eligible to submit a project for review. Completed projects and associated presentations account for 10% of students’ final grade for science courses which required participation.
Teacher co-sponsors Anna Gosling and Cory Smith were impressed by the number of underclassmen submissions and they believe the renewed emphasis shared by their fellow teachers was a primary reason for the increase. Both noted they recall seeing their biology colleagues spending more time with students after school to assist with project development and to address questions. In each case, Gosling and Smith believe the increased participation will better prepare for future projects in classes and during IB assessments.
Congratulations to the following student participants whose projects received a special award designation. These awards were given by local and national groups/organizations connected to the specific field of study or research interest:
Special Award Designation | |||
Student | Category | Project Title | Special Award Name |
Viola D'Aloia & Zermah Jafri | Plant Sciences | The Effect of the Concentration of Sodium Chloride, in the Soil, on Leaves' Stomata | Northern Virginia Soil Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) 1st Place |
Wilman Vlach | Environmental Engineering | The Effect of Different Barriers on Sand Displacement | Northern Virginia Soil Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) 3rd Place |
Lorenzo Gabriel Valerio | Materials Science | The Effect on Diamond Concentration in Thermal Interface Materials on Ryzen 7 1700 CPU Idle Temperatures | American Nuclear Society, D.C. Chapter (DC - ANS) - 3rd Place |
Isabella Anzaldua | Physics and Astronomy | The Effect Graphite Lead Thickness Has on the Brightness and Time of Light | Office of Naval Research (US Navy) |
Congratulations to all student participants and to the following students whose projects were recognized in their respective categories during the Regional Fair:
First Place Category Award designation: | ||
---|---|---|
Lorenzo Gabriel Valerio | Materials Science | The Effect on Diamond Concentration in Thermal Interface Materials on Ryzen 7 1700 CPU Idle Temperatures |
Michelle Amoako | Materials Science | How a Trash Robot Can Affect Litter: A Novel Approach to Litter Disposal |
Viola D’Aloia & Zermah Jafri | Plant Sciences | The Effect of the Concentration of Sodium Chloride, in the Soil, on Leaves’ Stomata |
Second Place Category Award designation: | ||
---|---|---|
Rachel Adu, Elie Lervik, Afia Ofori | Biomedical and Health Sciences and Engineering | Creating a Medication Dispenser |
Isabella Anzaldua |
Physics and Astronomy |
The Effect Graphite Lead Thickness Has on the Brightness and Time of Light |
Jay Eckardt | Physics and Astronomy | The Effect of Counterweight of a Trebuchet on the Distance the Payload Travels |
Third Place Category Award designation: | ||
---|---|---|
William Vlach | Environmental Engineering | The Effect of Different Barriers on Sand Displacement |
Daniel Bayasgalan & Mark Wilson |
Engineering Technology: Statics and Dynamics |
The Effect of Changing Diameter of the Jet’s Outlet on Thrust Produced |
Melany Velasquez & Olivia Whitridge | Plant Sciences | The Effect of Fertilizer Amount on Strawberry Sugar Content |
Honorable Mention designation: | ||
---|---|---|
Mary Hammond | Behavioral and Translational Medical Sciences | The Effect on State Mental Health Service Spending on the Percentage of Youth that Did Not Received Treatment After MDE |
Annie Osorio | Plant Sciences | The Effect of Chlorine and Vinegar on Lettuce |