2011 New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair Winners

2011 New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair Winners

The Cancer Genome Anatomy Project, Phase II

JR Medicine & Health Sciences

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Awards:

Abeyta, Esteban L.

School: Los Alamos Middle School

Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Appled Science, Tech. & Engr. for Rising Stars)

Certificate of Recognition and an invitation to apply for the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS national competition

To creative projects which demonstrate mastery of science, technology, engineering, and math principles

First Place JR Medicine & Health SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Junior Division Sponsor of the Year

JR Behavioral & Social Sciences

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Awards:

Abeyta, Eva


Junior Division Sponsor of the YearSponsor of the Year

Spectroscope Color Lights! The Sequel

JR Earth & Planetary Sciences

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Aitbayev, Camilla R.

School: Sarracino Middle School

New Mexico Optics Industry Association$100 Award

For an innovative project that demonstrates optics science or engineering concepts, technology, or principles

New Mexico Optometric AssociationHonorable Mention

For a project with a visual, ocular, or optical orientation

Honorable Mention JR Earth & Planetary SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Exploring the Antibacterial Effects of Natural Substances

JR Microbiology

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Awards:

Akkad, Jenene

School: Albuq. School of Excellence




First Place JR MicrobiologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Junior Division Grand Awards, Life SciencesGraphing Calculator; a $100 cash award; and a subscription to Science News

Highest award given by New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair to an exhibitor in the Junior Division in the field of Life Sciences

Exploring the Antibacterial Effects of Colloidal Silver (Phase 3)

SR Microbiology

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Akkad, Serene

School: Keystone Home School

New Mexico Network for Women in Science and EngineeringTote Bag and Certificate

Third Place SR MicrobiologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Are You A Guitar Hero?

SR Behavioral & Social Sciences

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Apodaca, Alonzo R.

School: Vaughn High School

Ashmore Award$50 cash award to a team project

In memory of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles M. Ashmore


Flowing Fuel: Microbial Fuel Cells

SR Engineering

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Appell, Alex B.

School: Carlsbad High School

New Mexico TechBook award for use at New Mexico Tech

Awarded to all graduating seniors entered in State Science Fair

J-Mars: Java Based Mars Colony Simulator

JR Computer Science

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Arnhart, Camber A.

School: Albq. Institute for Math and Science

Second Place JR Computer ScienceNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Kill Factor 3: The Age/Storage Affect on Capsicum Peppers

SR Botany

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Awards:

Baca, Randy L.

School: Taos High School

Second Place SR BotanyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Artificial Photosynthesis

JR Energy & Transportation

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Awards:

Bailey, Connor B.


Honorable Mention JR Energy & TransportationNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


UR in the Mud II: Investigations of the Use of Urine in Pueblito Construction

SR Earth & Planetary Sciences

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Baker, Bryden

School: Farmington High School

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and ScienceSr. Div. -- $200 cash award, museum certificate and a museum t-shirt

For a project which shows the four key processes of museums--collecting, studying, interpreting, and presenting

Honorable Mention SR Earth & Planetary SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Where is the perfect image?

JR Computer Science

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Baros, Jacqueline D.

School: St. Mary Middle School

SPIE The International Society for Optical Engineering$100 cash award

For a project that best demonstrates scientific research and engineering applications of optical, photonic, imaging, or optoelectronic technologies

Honorable Mention JR Computer ScienceNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Coffee

JR Engineering

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Awards:

Batchelder, Catherine

School: PR Leyva Middle School

Society of Women Engineers, New Mexico Tech Student SectionTI-84 Graphing Calculator

For a junior-level student whose clear and concise project exemplifies a strong interest in engineering


Characterizing the Effects of Asteroid Belt Perturbations on the Orbits of the Inner Planets

SR Physics & Astronomy

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Bogdanov, Nikita M.

School: Albuquerque Academy

New Mexico Optics Industry Association$250 Award


Professional Aerospace Contractors Association of New Mexico (PACA)$150 award

For an original and well presented project which demonstrates the implementation of the scientific method

Third Place SR Physics & AstronomyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Sunscreen: The Buring Question


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Awards:

Boisvert, Lydia C.

School: Albuquerque Christian School

Honorable Mention JR Medicine & Health SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Vermicomposting: Recycling Properties of Red Worms: Phase 6 Remediation of Major Contaminants 238U

SR Zoology

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Awards:

Brassington, Nigel I.

School: Hope Christian School

David K. Shortess AwardPlaque

Presented to the project exhibiting outstanding quality in logic and clarity of presentation



First Place SR ZoologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Airplane Epidemiology

SR Medicine & Health Sciences

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Awards:

Brown, Forest R.

School: Silver High School

Honorable Mention SR Medicine & Health SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


A Big Fat Deal Phase II: Fat Talk, Body Satisfaction and Perceptions of Media Images


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Awards:

Burton, L. Elisabeth

School: Rio Rancho High School

American Statistical Association, Albuquerque ChapterSenior Third - Certificate and $25 award for student

For the best use of statistics

Microsoft Student Partners - New Mexico TechMicrosoft Game Studios, MS Office 2010, and MS Windows 7 software

To an effective project which addresses the 8 Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations

First Place SR Behavioral & Social SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Senior Division Grand Awards, Life Sciences

All-expenses paid trip to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles, CA, where they are eligible to compete as exhibitors

Highest award given by New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair to an exhibitor in the Senior Division in the field of Life Sciences

Effects of Water Temperature on Grass

JR Botany

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Awards:

Cai, Helen S.

School: Sierra Middle School




First Place JR BotanyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Predicting Pungency in Chile

SR Computer Science

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Awards:

Cazares, Joel G.

School: Hatch Valley High School

American Statistical Association, Albuquerque ChapterHonorable Mention


Honorable Mention SR Computer ScienceNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Mathematically Modeling Capilary Rise


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Awards:

Chadha, Ujwal

School: Del Norte High School

Professional Aerospace Contractors Association of New Mexico (PACA)First Place - $300 award


First Place SR Physics & AstronomyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Senior Division Grand Awards, Physical Sciences


Highest award given by New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair to an exhibitor in the Senior Division in the field of Physical Sciences

Soil Active Carbon Helps Grow Healthier Crops or Enviromental Farming

JR Botany

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Awards:

Chavez, Catherine A.

School: Los Lunas Middle School

Honorable Mention JR BotanyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Multi-Commodity Flow Algorithms for Applications of National Interest in Supply Chain Modeling

SR Computer Science

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Awards:

Chertkov, Eli

School: Los Alamos High School

Clay T. Smith AwardPlaque

Presented to the project with the greatest potential for immediate practical application



First Place SR Computer ScienceNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Blue or UV: Which Light Will Harm Vitamin B2? Can Vitamin C Beat Them Both?

SR Chemistry

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Awards:

Chiou, Hellen


Research Paper Competition, sponsored by the New Mexico Academy of Science, INTEL, Sandia National Labs/Lockheed Martin

American Vacuum Society, Senior Division, First Place


How does pH and temperature affect enzyme activity in fruits?

JR Chemistry

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Awards:

Chiou, Lilly F.





New Mexico Network for Women in Science and EngineeringTote Bag and $50 award

For young women

First Place JR ChemistryNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

The Effect of Elemental Abundances on Stellar Evolution


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Awards:

Clark, Elias D.

School: Cibola High School


Senior Division, Third Place

Rainbow Fire

JR Chemistry

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Awards:

Click, Rose

School: Mountain Elementary School

Materials & Metallurgical Engineering Dept.New Mexico Tech Materials Department tee-shirt and department deck of cards

For the best materials project

Honorable Mention JR ChemistryNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Fear Factor: Lobster Cockroach Style

JR Zoology

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Awards:

Connell, Kathleen B.

School: Albq. Institute for Math and Science

Third Place JR ZoologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

How Does Temperature Affect Magnets and Magnetic Fields

SR Engineering

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Awards:

Cook, Brandon J.

School: Cliff High School



Excursions with Arbitrary Algebraic Numbers

SR Mathematical Sciences

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Awards:

Cordwell, Katherine L.

School: Manzano High School

Third Place SR Mathematical SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

GPS: Galactic Positioning System

JR Physics & Astronomy

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Awards:

Crockett, Evan S.

School: Mountain View Middle School




Modeling and Design of a Low Earth Orbit Space Debris Amateur Tracking Station


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Awards:

Crockett, Travis N.

School: Cleveland High School

American Meteorological SocietyCertificate of Outstanding Achievement

For a creative scientific endeavor in the areas of atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences

Mu Alpha ThetaCertificate and letter to the student's teacher

For the most challenging, thorough, and creative investigation of a problem involving mathematics



United States Air Force

Contour Computer Backpack II, Travis & Wells Charging Stand, Scripto Flash Jotter Buncle set, and certificate

United States Metric AssociationCertificate

This award is given to the project that involves quantitative measurement using SI methods and systems.

Honorable Mention SR Physics & AstronomyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Solar Cooking


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Awards:

Cruz, Ashley N.

School: St. Teresa of Avila School



Sparkles from the Sea


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Awards:

Dallo, Sarah M.





First Place JR Earth & Planetary SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Lettuce Go Wild

JR Botany

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Awards:

Daniels, Sarah M.

School: Roy Municipal School


A Menace to Society

JR Environmental Sciences

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Awards:

Daniels, Trey R.

School: Roy Municipal School

Coalition for Excellence in Science Education$200 savings bond

For a project which demonstrates an innovative solution to an "everyday" science problem

Second Place JR Environmental SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


White or Brown? Measuring the Strength of Eggshells

JR Engineering

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Awards:

Dauk, Anna E.

School: Roosevelt Middle School

Honorable Mention JR EngineeringNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

DWD: Driving With Distractions, Part II


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Awards:

Dennis, Jazrine I.

School: Piedra Vista High School

New Mexico Optometric Association$50 cash award


Second Place SR Behavioral & Social SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

The Future of Water Treatment: The Microbial Fuel Cell

SR Engineering

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Awards:

Detmer, Matt J.


Stockholm Junior Water PrizeCertificate and invitation to enter the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition

Given to an outstanding water-related science project

Yale Science and Engineering AssociationCertificate and Medallion

Awarded to an outstanding 11th grader


Projectile Penetration Through Reinforced Concrete vs Projectile Shape & Concrete Cure Time

JR Engineering

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Awards:

DiGregorio, Steven J.

School: Cleveland Middle School


Can You Determine The Diet of a Bat Based on its Skull Shape?

JR Zoology

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Awards:

Dunnum, Somiya K.

School: Jefferson Middle School

Honorable Mention JR ZoologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

A Mathematical Model of the Van't Hoff Factor and It's Applications

SR Chemistry

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Awards:

Durvalsula, Maya M.


Second Place SR ChemistryNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Can We Save the Birds, Which Solvents Work Best to Remove Oil from Bird Feathers


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Awards:

Eldred, Kaitlyn S.


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Certificate and medallion

For a research project that emphasizes NOAA's mission to understand and predict changes to Earth's environment

Honorable Mention JR Environmental SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Recycling With Radishes

SR Botany

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Awards:

Emerson, Deana R.

School: Grants High School

New Mexico Garden Clubs, Inc.Third Place -- $50 savings bond

For an outstanding project in conservation or educational studies in botany or earth sciences

Honorable Mention SR BotanyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Does Mutation in Drosophila Melanogaster Affect Their Attraction to Different Odors?

SR Zoology

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Awards:

Emerson, Haili K.




Third Place SR ZoologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Controllable Chemistry: Dielectric Barrier Discharge Conversion of Pollution Gasses

SR Chemistry

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Awards:

Erickson, Holly C.


AVS Science and Technology Society, New Mexico ChapterSenior Division - Second Place - $200 cash award for both student and teacher

Awarded to the most creative chemistry or physics project that successfully follows the scientific method


For young women

Third Place SR ChemistryNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Water for the World - Developing a Portable Solor Powered Desalination Unit

SR Engineering

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Division: Category:

Awards:

Erickson, Ryan C.


AVS Science and Technology Society, New Mexico ChapterSenior Division First Place -- $300 cash award for both student and teacher


National Society of Professional EngineersCertificate and lapel pin

Given to a project that demonstrates applied engineering principles



Rocky Mountain Water Environment Assoc. (RMWEA)Senior Division - First Place - $400 cash award

For the best project which demonstrate an improved understanding of such current issues as potable water supply, wastewater treatment, and ambient water pollution control.



United States Air Force

Contour Computer Backpack II, Travis & Wells Charging Stand, Scripto Flash Jotter Buncle set, and certificate

First Place SR EngineeringNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair





The Future of Water Treatment: The Microbial Fuel Cell

SR Engineering

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Awards:

Fernald, Trevr J.






Candy vs. Medicine


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Ferri, Christo M.



Protists in Northern New Mexico Waters

JR Microbiology

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Awards:

Fischer, Isaac O.

School: Desert Academy at Santa Fe

Rocky Mountain Water Environment Assoc. (RMWEA)Junior Division - Second Place -- $200 cash award



Sinkholes


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Flores, Jeremy


Third Place SR Earth & Planetary SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Birthday Paradox

JR Mathematical Sciences

Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Freeman, Sam


Honorable Mention JR Mathematical SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

What's your angle?


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Awards:

Garcia King, Pablo

School: Los Lunas Middle School

Third Place JR Environmental SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Rocks That Grow


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Garcia, Aislinn G.


Excellence in Geoscience Award

$215 award plus student's abstract will be published in NM Geology. One year subscription to NM Geology

Given jointly by NM Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources and NM Geology Society to a project that demonstrates scholarship, creativity, and thoroughness.


Robotic Leg

SR Engineering

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Awards:

Garcia, Louis


ASM International - Los Alamos ChapterFirst place--$100 cash award

For a project that demonstrates excellence in Materials Science and Engineering

Discovering the Most Powerful Wind Turbine


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Awards:

Gil, David I.

School: Las Cruces Catholic School


Microbial Detective: When is Clean too Clean? Student vs. Nurse

JR Microbiology

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Awards:

Gomez, Matthew

School: Broadmoor Elementary

Honorable Mention JR MicrobiologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Space Geology - Mining for Meteorites


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Gomez, Simon

School: St. Francis School



Which Sunscreen Has Superior UV Protection?


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Awards:

Goodart, Jon T.

School: Los Alamitos Middle School


Junior Division Honorable Mention


American Vacuum Society, Junior Division, First Place

Second Place JR Medicine & Health SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Finding a Pattern in Earthquake Frequency and Location


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Division: Category:

Awards:

Gordon, Seth A.




Second Place SR Mathematical SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


The Isolation of Anti-Proliferative Phytochemicals from Cranberries to Eradicate E.Coli Phase IV

SR Microbiology

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Division: Category:

Awards:

Grainger, Jordon M.



Senior Division, Second Place


American Vacuum Society, Senior Division, Second Place

New Mexicans for Science and Reason$200 savings bond

For a project which best demonstrates how the scientific method can be applied to a real-life situation and help individuals make rational decisions



First Place SR MicrobiologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair





Contributing Factors for Obesity in the U.S. - Part II


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Griego, Marisa V.

School: McCurdy High School

American Statistical Association, Albuquerque ChapterSenior Second - Certificate and $50 award for student




Sunscreen: The Buring Question


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Awards:

Gruda, Lauren R.

School: Albuquerque Christian School



Color & Memory


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Awards:

Hannagan, Maraka H.

School: Alamogordo High School

Kirschbaum Award$50 cash award

In memory of Dr. Walter Kirschbaum, M.D., and Dr. Brunhilde Kirschbaum, M.D.





Honorable Mention SR Behavioral & Social SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

The Effect of Seasonal Change on Evergreen Tree Leaf Pigments

SR Botany

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Awards:

Hawley, Isahbo A.


New Mexico Garden Clubs, Inc.First Place -- $100 savings bond


Third Place SR BotanyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Roof Top Water Heater

JR Engineering

Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Hayes, Kelsey

School: Cleveland Middle School

Second Place JR EngineeringNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Running into Chaos


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Hehlen, Alexandra B



For young women

Antlion Habitat: The Final Chapter

SR Zoology

Exhibit Title:

Division: Category:

Awards:

Heimgartner, Alex

School: Cleveland High School



Honorable Mention SR ZoologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

How Rich is Your Soil?

SR Environmental Sciences

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Awards:

Heinlein, Jamie M.

School: Los Lunas High School

Association for Women GeoscientistsCertificate

For high standards of innovativeness and scientific excellence in the geosciences

Senior Division Sponsor of the Year


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Awards:

Hemphill, Laura


Senior Division Sponsor of the YearSponsor of the Year


Does Winglet Size Impact Flight Distance


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Hicks, Carrie D.



For young women

Second Place JR Energy & TransportationNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

The Wind Turbine: A Possible Alternative Energy Source


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Awards:

James, Tristen R.

School: Magdalena Middle School

New Mexico Solar Energy Association$20 Cash Award and Certificate

Bit By Bit

SR Engineering

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Awards:

Jenkins, Stephen L.

School: Oñate High School

Vannetta Perry AwardPlaque

Presented to the project which best exemplifies the love of scientific exploration

Honorable Mention SR EngineeringNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Effect of Salt in Food Preservation and Mold Growth

JR Microbiology

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Awards:

Jose, Edward M.

School: Annunciation Middle School


The Koch Meadow


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Keeney, John R.

School: Lincoln Middle School

Third Place JR Mathematical SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Drag Project


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Keilers, Chloe M.



Junior Division Honorable Mention


Honorable Mention JR Physics & AstronomyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Fearsome Flammability


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Awards:

Kelly-Romero, Shawn J.

School: Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Rex Robinson AwardPlaque

Awarded to a student who had a thorough analysis of data, which allowed an appropriate conclusion to be reached.

Intelligence Booster Phase II


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Kemp, Kristina D.


American Psychological Assoc. & Teachers of Psychology in Secondary SchoolsCertificate

For a project which demonstrates outstanding research in psychological science

Kirschbaum Award$50 cash award

In memory of Dr. Walter Kirschbaum, M.D., and Dr. Brunhilde Kirschbaum, M.D.

Electromagnetic Detection of Aquifiers

SR Engineering

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Awards:

Kendrick, Alexander K.






First Place SR EngineeringNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Computer Simulation of Dark Matter Effects on Galaxy Rotation


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Kendrick, Coleman J.





United States Metric AssociationCertificate

This award is given to the project that involves quantitative measurement using SI methods and systems.

First Place JR Physics & AstronomyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Don't Let It Slide V: The Final Frontier


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Khweis, Majdolene K.



For young women



Professional Aerospace Contractors Association of New Mexico (PACA)$150 award


Second Place SR Earth & Planetary SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Sinkholes


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Kicker, Chase L.


Third Place SR Earth & Planetary SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Atmospheric CO2 Scrubbing


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Knapton, Tyler M.


Second Place SR Environmental SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Rainbow Meltdown

JR Chemistry

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Division: Category:

Awards:

Kornreich, Megan H.

School: Mountain Elementary School

Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society - New Mexico Gamma Chapter$25 cash award, certificate, and tee-shirt

Given to a creative project that demonstrates useful research

Second Place JR ChemistryNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Signal vs. Background Noise


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Koskelo, Elise Anne C.



Third Place JR Behavioral & Social SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

How to Make a Video Game

JR Computer Science

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Awards:

Kostedt, Wyatt C.

School: Alta Vista Middle School


What Angle of Light Projection Creates the Most Electricity?


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Awards:

Krenzel, Sarah E.



If Commonly Encountered Items Emit Radiation, How Can You Best Protect Yourself From Over Exposure?


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Awards:

Kwiecinski, Jarek V.

School: AIMES@UNM



Monitoring the Disturbance of Soil Micro-Ecosystems


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Awards:

Lane, Laura B.

School: Aztec High School


Senior Division -- Honorable Mention



First Place SR Environmental SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair





Weather or Not: Seasons Change


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Awards:

Lane, Philip J.


American Meteorological SocietyCertificate of Outstanding Achievement

For a creative scientific endeavor in the areas of atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences

Society for Range Management, New Mexico Section$100 cash award

For projects that improve public awareness and understanding of the importance of rangeland management



Honorable Mention SR Earth & Planetary SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

A Socially Safe Silver Slather


Exhibit Title:

Division: Category:

Awards:

Lee, Hamilton




First Place SR Medicine & Health SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


The Real Green Fuel of the Future

SR Chemistry

Exhibit Title:

Division: Category:

Awards:

Lee, Harrison


First Place SR ChemistryNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Light Twister


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Lee, Jeongmin


New Mexico Optics Industry Association$150 cash award




Second Place JR Physics & AstronomyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Making it Shipshape: Boat Hulls and Hydrodynamic Drag

SR Engineering

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Division: Category:

Awards:

Leonen, Louis Alfonce A.

School: Laguna-Acoma High School





SR Chemistry

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Li, Eric H.



Laser Measurements


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Lin, Danny


John Harty AwardPlaque

For the project which makes the best use of readily available materials



Are You Stronger than an Icosahedron?


Exhibit Title:

Division: Category:

Awards:

Lindler, Jessie



Junior Division, First Place


American Vacuum Society, Junior Division, Second Place


A Socially Safe Silver Slather


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Linnik, Darina




First Place SR Medicine & Health SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Worthy Teacher of the Year


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Awards:

Loeffler, Mrs.


New Mexico Science Teachers Association$50 cash award

For a special teacher participating in this year's New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Disinfectants: Man Made vs. Natural

JR Microbiology

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Awards:

Lucas, Madelyn F.

School: Heights Middle School


Determing the Thrust Versus Time of Model Rocket Engines


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Awards:

Ludwigsen, Josh S.

School: Desert Willow Family School

Third Place JR Energy & TransportationNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


The Effects of Antifungal Treatments on Thrush


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Lujan, Jolene D.




Honorable Mention SR Medicine & Health SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Which Truss Holds the Most Weight?

JR Engineering

Exhibit Title:

Division: Category:

Awards:

Lynch, Gabrielle


ASM Materials Education FoundationCertificate

In recognition of the best materials engineering project at the Fair


For young women

Couldn't or Wouldn't? - Apathy of Voting


Exhibit Title:

Division: Category:

Awards:

Ma, Megan E.


Second Place JR Behavioral & Social SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Fast Growing

SR Botany

Exhibit Title:

Division: Category:

Awards:

Madrid, Mellodi L.



Brighter Whiter

SR Chemistry

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Awards:

Makk, Hanna C.

School: Makk Home School

Honorable Mention SR ChemistryNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Brighter Whiter

SR Chemistry

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Division: Category:

Awards:

Makk, Maria-Belen

School: Makk Home School


Earth - Crete


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Mallett, Joshua W.


American Statistical Association, Albuquerque ChapterHonorable Mention



Multimodal Graphs for the Visually Handicapped, Phase II

JR Computer Science

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Division: Category:

Awards:

Manshad, Sara S.








First Place JR Computer ScienceNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Junior Division Grand Awards, Physical SciencesGraphing Calculator; a $100 cash award; and subscription to Science News

Highest award given by New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair to an exhibitor in the Junior Division in the field of Physical Sciences

All Natural Remedies vs. Prescription Antibotics


Exhibit Title:

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Awards:

Manz, Noah B.




Can Ants Survive on Artificial Sweeteners?

JR Zoology

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Awards:

Marks, Jacob I.

School: Marks Home School

Second Place JR ZoologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Electrify My Drive

JR Computer Science

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Awards:

Martinez, Roberto J.

School: Taos Middle School


Burning Calories

JR Chemistry

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Awards:

Mascarenas, Jordyn



"Left-Handed vs. Right-Handed"


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Mayfield, Jaqueline




Honorable Mention JR Behavioral & Social SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Lunar Roots

SR Botany

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Mayhew, Caitlynn E.


New Mexico Garden Clubs, Inc.Second Place -- $75 savings bond


First Place SR BotanyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Innovation and Imitation: Learning Processes Used by a Juvenile Siamang at the El Paso Zoo

SR Zoology

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McCrossin, Fiona G.

School: Las Cruces High School


Senior Division, First Place

Second Place SR ZoologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Hard Times and Bigger Waistlines


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McTeigue, Maria-Jalen


Ashmore Award$50 cash award to a team project

In memory of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles M. Ashmore


Natural Alternatives: Medicine or Death Sentence?

SR Zoology

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Medina, Sara E.


Honorable Mention SR ZoologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Accuracy of Body Fat Tests


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Mercer, Amanda N.


Third Place SR Medicine & Health SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Sparks Flyin'

JR Engineering

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Mercer, Emily R.

School: Barranca Mesa Elementary School

Third Place JR EngineeringNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Seebeck Radiators: The Potential of Peltier Coolers to Improve on Automotive System

SR Engineering

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Miller, Nathaniel J.

School: Rio Grande Enrichment Studies & Home School



Honorable Mention SR EngineeringNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Monty Hall Problem - Probabilities - Law of Large Numbers


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Moore, Laura M.

School: Gallup Catholic School

Mu Alpha ThetaCertificate and letter to the student's teacher

For the most challenging, thorough, and creative investigation of a problem involving mathematics



Honorable Mention SR Energy & TransportationNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Honorable Mention SR Mathematical SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Aspirin to Prevent Cancer


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Morgan, Cheyenne A.




Rust Bust

JR Chemistry

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Moss, Andrew C.




Short Term Memory Loss and Television


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Moss, Caroline A.

School: Farmington High School

Third Place SR Behavioral & Social SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Low Cost Wireless Soil Moisture Monitoring System.


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Muhyi, Ahmed R.


ASM Materials Education FoundationCertificate

In recognition of the best materials engineering project at the Fair

National Society of Professional EngineersCertificate and lapel pin

Given to a project that demonstrates applied engineering principles


Sign Language Animated Tutorial System for Students to Better Understand Fractions.


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Muhyi, Hiba R.


Second Place JR Mathematical SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Investigating EEG in the Mindset to Create Multimodal Devices for SPED Students.

SR Computer Science

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Muhyi, Noor R.

School: Las Cruces High School

Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award$200 award

For an excellent computer science project

United States Air ForceCertificate and presentation folder

Second Place SR Computer ScienceNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

An Assessment of the Safety of Road Cuts Along Diamond Drive, Los Alamos, NM


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Murphy, Julia G.


Excellence in Geoscience Award

$215 award plus student's abstract will be published in NM Geology. One year subscription to NM Geology

Given jointly by NM Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources and NM Geology Society to a project that demonstrates scholarship, creativity, and thoroughness.

First Place SR Earth & Planetary SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair





Predicting Temperature, Got Skill?


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Nadiga, Aniruddha S.


American Statistical Association, Albuquerque ChapterFirst - Certificate and $75 award for student





First Place JR Mathematical SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

What's Key to Vitamin C.

SR Chemistry

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Norman, John-Paul

School: St. Pius X High School


Earthquakes: Part 2


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Overheim, Dylan P.

School: Gallup Catholic School

Third Place JR Earth & Planetary SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


What Will Grow -- Mining Reclamation


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Awards:

Pack, Serina L.

School: Cliff High School

Association for Women GeoscientistsCertificate

For high standards of innovativeness and scientific excellence in the geosciences

Brittni RomeroSenior Division - $150 cash award

Given to a female who has a project that shows promise and who is interested in pursuing the science and engineering fields in college



United States Air ForceCertificate and presentation folder

Third Place SR Environmental SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Biofuel Production by Yeast Fermentation

JR Microbiology

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Park, Edward


Second Place JR MicrobiologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Spread No More


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Patel, Suchin S.

School: St. Teresa of Avila School




National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Certificate and medallion

For a research project that emphasizes NOAA's mission to understand and predict changes to Earth's environment

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and ScienceJr. Div. -- $200 cash award, museum certificate, and museum t-shirt

For a project which shows the four key processes of museums--collecting, studying, interpreting, and presenting

First Place JR Environmental SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Got E.coli? Phase 2


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Paul, Emma M.


Rocky Mountain Water Environment Assoc. (RMWEA)Junior Division - First Place -- $400 cash award



Irrigation Investigation

JR Botany

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Paz, Kiana N.


New Mexico Garden Clubs, Inc.Second Place -- $75 savings bond


Second Place JR BotanyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Powered by Wind

JR Engineering

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Perez, Dillon J.

School: Vaughn Middle School


For the best project related to solar energy, renewable energy, or energy efficiency

Windmill Spectaluar

JR Engineering

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Pino, Jared D.

School: Crownpoint Middle School



Arduino vs. Mouse the Pong-off

JR Computer Science

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Pollis, Zia M.

School: Taos Charter School

Third Place JR Computer ScienceNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Digital Analysis and Synthesis of Musical Recordings


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Porter, Alexandra M.

School: La Cueva High School

Second Place SR Physics & AstronomyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Using a Computer Program for Text Analysis

SR Computer Science

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Post, Canon T.



Is the Geodesic Dome the Strongest or Not?

SR Engineering

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Quinn, Thalia O.


ASM International - Los Alamos ChapterThird place--$50 cash award


Computer Modeling of Time-varing Heat Conduction in a Plate

SR Computer Science

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Rajen, Ivan

School: Eldorado High School



Surviving Climate Change-Heat Transfer in Ancient Native American Buildings

SR Engineering

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Rajen, Nicholas C.






Third Place SR EngineeringNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Magnesium Helpfate or Deathfate

JR Botany

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Randall, Hayden A.



Improving the Heat Capacity of Homemade Solar Ovens


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Raquel, Redshirt

School: Shiprock High School


For young women


Honorable Mention SR Environmental SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Contributing Factors for Obesity in the U.S. - Part II


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Redman, Linsay N.

School: McCurdy High School

American Statistical Association, Albuquerque ChapterSenior Second - Certificate and $50 award for student




Windows Into An Underwater World


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Retwaiut, Katerina M.

School: Lincoln Middle School




First Place JR Behavioral & Social SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Good Vibrations


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Riblett, Olivia

School: Edgewood Middle School



Vermiculite vs. Perlite

SR Botany

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Riley, Brent A.

School: Laguna Acoma Middle School


Oceans Salinity


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Awards:

Riley, Maureen E.




Can you teach an old dog new tricks?

JR Zoology

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Risner, Megan A.



Junior Division -- Third Place

Honorable Mention JR ZoologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Aloe, Sunshine! Does Aloe Vera Protect Against UV-B Light Damage

SR Microbiology

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Rivera, Rachel R.


Second Place SR MicrobiologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


A Citrusy Solution to an Environmental Castastrophe


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Rivera, Samantha A.





Determing Optimum Methods for Tooth Refurbishment


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Roach, Taylor K.

School: St. Pius X High School

Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute$1000 scholarship to college of the student's choice

For a project that excels in the use of the scientific method to demonstrate the student's independent thinking.


For young women

Second Place SR Medicine & Health SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Pseudomonas Putida's Degrading Power


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Robinson, Myranda B.


Rocky Mountain Water Environment Assoc. (RMWEA)Senior Division - Second Place -- $200 cash award


Society for In Vitro BiologyCertificate

To the top projects in the areas of plant or animal in vitro biology or tissue culture.


Digital Analysis and Synthesis of Musical Recordings


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Roche, Evan P.


Second Place SR Physics & AstronomyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Micrometeorites In Your Backyard?


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Romero, Caroline B.

School: Barranca Mesa Elementary School



Talking Trash: The Stabilization of Concrete Block Walls with Common Household Refuse

JR Engineering

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Ruiz-Kline, Raiza M.


Ricoh Sustainable Development AwardCertificate

To the project whose principles and technical innovations offer the greatest potential for increasing our ability to grow environmentally friendly and socially responsible businesses.

Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society - New Mexico Gamma Chapter$25 cash award, certificate, and tee-shirt

Given to a creative project that demonstrates useful research


Crushing Matters: Utilizing Landfill Waste Materials to Strengthen Concrete


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Samora, Daniel S.

School: Alamogordo High School

ASM International - Los Alamos ChapterSecond place--$75 cash award


Ricoh Sustainable Development AwardCertificate

To the project whose principles and technical innovations offer the greatest potential for increasing our ability to grow environmentally friendly and socially responsible businesses.

Keeping the Hummers Healthy

SR Microbiology

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Sanchez, Cynthia F

School: Santa Teresa High School

Honorable Mention SR MicrobiologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Yin and Yang Part II: The Irlen Method


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Sanchez, Kathryn E.







Pick's Formula


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Sandoval, Anthony R.



Sensitive Torsion Balance Magnetometer to Measure Variation in Earth's Magnetic Field


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Schirato, Sarah E.


AVS Science and Technology Society, New Mexico ChapterJunior Division - Second Place - $150 cash award for both student and teacher


Second Place JR Earth & Planetary SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Are We Teaching Something Wrong?


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Schwab, Kristina R.


American Psychological Assoc. & Teachers of Psychology in Secondary SchoolsCertificate

For a project which demonstrates outstanding research in psychological science


Can the color of the ad sell the burger?


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Segarra, Curtis K.

School: AIMES@UNM


Changes in Bone Strength due to Decalcination

JR Engineering

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Sevostianov, Vlad



Junior Division, Second Place




First Place JR EngineeringNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Crazy Dice


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Shafer, Warren S.

School: Deming Middle School


Don't Let Them Wander Free . . . To Destroy Your Health!


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Shah, Abdullah A.

School: Salam Academy

Third Place JR Medicine & Health SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Fertilizing Marigolds

JR Botany

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Awards:

Shevokas, Stephanie E.

School: Kirtland Middle School



Fertilizing Marigolds

JR Botany

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Signs, Lauren G.

School: Kirtland Middle School




Catch A. Wave


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Sinclair, Joseph M.

School: Annunciation Middle School

Third Place JR Physics & AstronomyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


SR Chemistry

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So, Geelon A.



Thermal Design Optimization of New Patio Blocks to Provide Passive Heating

SR Engineering

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Spanjers, Mary C.

School: East Mountain High School


For young women



Third Place SR EngineeringNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Mirror Revenge

JR Engineering

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Awards:

Swedberg, Edy R.

School: Magdalena Middle School



Enjoy and Learn with Video Games!

SR Computer Science

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Awards:

Tang, Khiem L.


Intel Excellence in Computer Science Award$200 award

For an excellent computer science project



Third Place SR Computer ScienceNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

The Method of Paper Chromatography

JR Chemistry

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Awards:

Tessier, Casey M.


Brittni RomeroJunior Division - $50 cash award

Given to a female who has a project that shows promise and who is interested in pursuing the science and engineering fields in college


Peppermint . . . Really?

JR Microbiology

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Tonrey, Noah F.


Third Place JR MicrobiologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

How Much is Too Much?

JR Microbiology

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van Loben Sels, Jamie L.

School: St. Thomas Aquinas School

AVS Science and Technology Society, New Mexico ChapterJunior Division - First Place - $200 cash award for both student and teacher


SODIS: The Method

SR Microbiology

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Vigil, Jr., Wayne W.


Society for In Vitro BiologyCertificate

To the top projects in the areas of plant or animal in vitro biology or tissue culture.




Salt Cedars Effect on Biodiversity

JR Botany

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Wanstall, Quentin J.


New Mexico Garden Clubs, Inc.First Place -- $100 savings bond


Third Place JR BotanyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Chlorine Crisis II

JR Chemistry

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Awards:

West, Cheyenne J.


Third Place JR ChemistryNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Predicting Drought


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Awards:

Wilson, Cayden J.




Honorable Mention SR Mathematical SciencesNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Eroding Roads - Phase II


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Wood, Grace Z.

School: Edgewood Middle School


For young women




Testing Methonds in the Art of Chicken Sexing

JR Zoology

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Awards:

Woodward, Madeleine K.





First Place JR ZoologyNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair


Green Laundry


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Awards:

Zhang, Jovan Y





First Place JR Energy & TransportationNew Mexico Science and Engineering Fair

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - Correlation to Group Work


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Awards:

Zingler, Kailee V.

School: AIMES@UNM


Documents

2011 New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair Winners