(Exhibits Awards)Other exhibit & award pages
| Recipient:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
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- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Teacher Award
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| JB01
| Jasmine Padget
| | Project Title:
| The Correlation of Being a Supertaster and Taste Threshold
| | Description:
| Do all supertasters have low taste thresholds?
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Biological
|
| JB02
| Sydney Graber
| | Project Title:
| Temperature Affects Mold Growth
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about how mold grows in different temperatures on berries.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kyle Van Ausdall
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
|
| JB03
| Libby Knipper
| | Project Title:
| Evaluation of Duckweed (Lemnoideae) as an Algae and Phototrophic Bacteria Inhibitor
| | Description:
| Duckweed (Lemnoideae) was introduced into water samples in order to evaluate the possibility of controlling algae and phototrophic bacterial growth which often causes problems in wastewater ponds, outlets from water treatment plants, and agricultural treatment ponds.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- Iowa Water Environmental Association: Award of Excellence
|
| JB04
| Remi Squier
| | Project Title:
| Paw Print Project
| | Description:
| Our project is about testing if cats have paw prints are non-identical like a human’s thumb print.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JB05
| Annabelle Cormier
| | Project Title:
| How Facial Cleansers Effect the Growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidemidis With a Normal Amount of Facial Oil Present
| | Description:
| My project is to determine which facial cleanser can terminate the most bacteria with a normal amount of facial oil present.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Biological
|
| JB06
| Mary Kate Bendlage
| | Project Title:
| Raw vs. Processed Honey: Which Is Healthier?
| | Description:
| My project is about honey and what’s the healthiest for you. I tested it with antioxidants
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Biological
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
|
| JB07
| Everlee Harvey
| | Project Title:
| Does Feeding Time Affect Lambing Time of a Ewe?
| | Description:
| My project is about feeding half my ewes in the morning and half of them in the evening, then comparing the feeding times to the time of day the ewes give birth to their offspring.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Biological
|
| JB08
| Sam Seddon
| | Project Title:
| Different Fish Species Affect on Plant Growth
| | Description:
| My project tested the effect of fish variety on growing plants in mini-aquaponic units.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Michelle Seddon
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JB09
| Selena Stotts
| | Project Title:
| Fruit Ripening
| | Description:
| The question I was trying to answer was what prevents food from over ripening.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Becky Morey
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
|
| JB10
| Grace Helle
| | Project Title:
| Impacts of Brine and Salt Application on Roadside Vegitation.
| | Description:
| My exhibit was about testing the impact of how road salt and brine affect the growth of roadside vegetation. Grasses were sown in containers and treated before and following germination and observed for germination rate and growth.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Junior Champion
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Biological
- Association for Women Geoscientists: Outstanding Achievement
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
- Lemelson Early Inventor Prize: Outstanding Achievement
|
| JB11
| Emma Phelps
| | Project Title:
| Battle of The Senses
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about which of your sense works better, smell or taste.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Biological
|
| JB12
| Olivia Tennant
| | Project Title:
| Meditation Classroom
| | Description:
| My project is about meditation effects on students while taking tests.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Biological
|
| JB13
| Chloe Commander
| | Project Title:
| The Effects Of Essential Oils On Bacteria
| | Description:
| I tested to see which essential oil killed bacteria the best.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JB14
| Jenna Hellman
| | Project Title:
| What to say about N-P-K
| | Description:
| Seeing what happens when you take out N P or K in the hydroponic solution and how it affects the plants growth and appearance.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Biological
|
| JB15
| Sujan Vijayraj Shadrak
| | Project Title:
| Analysis of different polysaccharides for making better Bio-plastic
| | Description:
| Environmental, economic, and safety challenges have provoked many scientists to partially substitute petrochemical-based polymers with biodegradables such as Bio-plastics. My exhibit is about making better
Bio-plastic using storage polysaccharide.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Anita Christina
| | School:
| Oak Ridge MS, Marion
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Biological
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
- Cedar Rapids Audubon Society: Outstanding Achievement
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
|
| JB16
| Cayden Summers
| | Project Title:
| Study The Effects of Fertilizers And Surface Runoff on Algae Growth
| | Description:
| I studied different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus using surface runoff
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- Iowa Water Environmental Association: Award of Excellence
|
| JB17
| Aubrey Ballantyne
| | Project Title:
| How Clean is Your Water Bottle?
| | Description:
| This project is about bacteria and mold growth in reusable water bottles. I swabbed the mouthpiece and inner wall of peer’s reusable bottles and grew any resulting bacteria, mold, or both on agar gel plates.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Rachel DeMaris
| | School:
| Willowwind Sch, Iowa City
|
| JB18
| Carlee Beckman
| | Project Title:
| Invisible Fencing for Cattle
| | Description:
| I am looking at whether I can create and underground fencing system for cattle much like that for dogs.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville JHS, Danville
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| JB19
| Jordan Vorwaldt
| | Project Title:
| Going On a Counting Spree: Phase II
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about microscopic organisms called Chilomonas and their population. I tested 6 different waters to see if the water affected the population.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Biological
|
| JB20
| Baylee Marquart
| | Project Title:
| What oils help people relax
| | Description:
| this project is to see which essential oils help people relax
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Angela Hewitt
| | School:
| Hoover MS, Waterloo
|
| JB21
| Madelyn Mercer
| | Project Title:
| Slime
| | Description:
| I tested 20 people to see which slime they liked better. I did nail polish and plain slime.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JB22
| Lily Gobart
| | Project Title:
| Painkillers On Plant Growth, Phase 2
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about applying painkillers on sweet corn, to see which grew the tallest and healthiest.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JB23
| Jordan Thier
| | Project Title:
| Public Perceptions of Cannabis as an Alternative Medicine
| | Description:
| My project uses a survey to find out people’s opinion on the use of cannabis as an alternative medicine.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
|
| JB24
| Jacob Hohl
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Colored LED Lights on the Growth of Eruca sativa
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the most efficient way to grow arugula indoors, using colored LED lights.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
|
| JB25
| Andy Mehmert Has
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of manure on corn growth2
| | Description:
| It is about the effects of manure on corn growth
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
|
| JB26
| Ivy Davison
| | Project Title:
| The Effects Cell Phone Distractions Have On The Human Brain using classical conditioning
| | Description:
| I tested to see if the human brain can focus on their surrounding while they were on their phone
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JB27
| Vanessa Blad
| | Project Title:
| Disinfectant Effect on Bacteria
| | Description:
| My exhibit demonstrates the affect of different cleaners on different types of bacteria.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Michelle Seddon
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JB28
| Siri Pothula
| | Project Title:
| The Effect of Turmeric on the Growth of E. coli<
| | Description:
| My project is about the effect of turmeric on the growth of E. Coli
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jenna Adams
| | School:
| Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf
|
| JB29
| Paisley Grafton
| | Project Title:
| Ice, Ice, Baby Phase III
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about how cold temperatures affect your blood sugar. I had each of my participants take a three minute ice bath and then tested their blood glucose levels.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Biological
|
| JB30
| Pranav Chepyala
| | Project Title:
| Drinking Water in the Wild
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about different ways to filter and sterilize water in the wild to make it safe to drink.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Prasuna Madhavaram
| | School:
| Oak Ridge MS, Marion
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Biological
|
| JB31
| Maggie Haage
| | Project Title:
| What’s Growing In Your Home?
| | Description:
| I swabbed my home for bacteria to see which location had the most bacteria.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JB32
| Ashlyn Worley
| | Project Title:
| Measuring Antimicrobial Effectiveness with Zones of Inhibition
| | Description:
| I tested to see which antimicrobial agent would terminate the most bacteria.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JB33
| Lila Miller
| | Project Title:
| The Effect of Antibiotics on Micro Organisms
| | Description:
| The question I was trying to answer was how do antibiotics affect microorganisms.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Becky Morey
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
|
| JB34
| Juniper Strickland
| | Project Title:
| Effects of Irradiation on Seed Germination: Wisconsin Fast Plants and Tomatoes
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about comparing the growth of irradiated seeds and non irradiated seeds.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
|
| JB35
| Joe Schneider
| | Project Title:
| Are Attitudes Toward Food Products Influenced by Demographics?
| | Description:
| A survey was conducted to analyze opinions regarding food sources related to certain demographics. Opinions regarding locally grown, organic, and genetically modified foods were considered among other items.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
|
| JB36
| Gracey Genkinger
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide on E. coli
| | Description:
| My exhibit determines if acne antiseptics delay the proliferation of Escheria coli.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Biological
|
| JB37
| Logan Whitlatch
| | Project Title:
| Making A Video Game
| | Description:
| My Exhibit is about how to make a video and how enjoyable it is to different people.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqa
|
| JB38
| Tai Caputo
| | Project Title:
| How Hibernating Ants are Affected by Temperature
| | Description:
| My exhibit explores how temperature affects hibernating ants. Specifically, it attempts to measure at what temperature ants will awaken from hibernation.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Rachel DeMaris
| | School:
| Willowwind Sch, Iowa City
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| JB39
| Aliveah Brinegar
| | Project Title:
| Minty Performance
| | Description:
| My exhibit demonstrates the affect peppermint (smell/taste) on a basic memory test.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Michelle Seddon
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JB40
| Alicia Cumberland
| | Project Title:
| The Science of Kinesiology of Horses
| | Description:
| I wanted to look at the activity that horses endure throughout the day.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JB41
| Morgan Salyers
| | Project Title:
| How Much Bacteria Is On Fruit
| | Description:
| Testing how much bacteria is on fruit based on different clean solutions
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JB42
| John Paul Grebner
| | Project Title:
| How Fat Content Affects Shelf Life of Milk
| | Description:
| my exhibit is about figuring how long different kinds of milk last.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| JB43
| Anna Goudy
| | Project Title:
| Sweet or plain? How does sugar cereal and plain cereal affect a hamsters weight of gain?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about sugar and its effect on a hamsters weight of gain.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| JP01
| Jessica Goudy
| | Project Title:
| Bubble-Ology
| | Description:
| my exhibit is about different bubble mixtures and how long they last.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JP02
| Madelynn Wyatt
| | Project Title:
| The Effectiveness of Sunscreen at Blocking out UVA/UVB Rays
| | Description:
| I tested to see what different types of sunscreen works the best to block out UVA/UVB rays
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Physical
|
| JP03
| Regan Schmitz
| | Project Title:
| Ice Ice Maybe?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about ice melting.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
|
| JP04
| Josephine Newton
| | Project Title:
| The Effect Gas Stations Have on Soil pH
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about pH levels of soil around gas stations.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kyle Van Ausdall
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Physical
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
|
| JP05
| Megan Lobberecht
| | Project Title:
| Can you See the Vitamin C?
| | Description:
| My exhibit compares the amount of vitamin C in different fruit juices.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Allison Spratt
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JP06
| Mallory Troutman
| | Project Title:
| The Science of Surface Tension
| | Description:
| I saw if I could move boats with surface tension.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| JP07
| Olivia Rule
| | Project Title:
| Entry vs. Exit of a Gunshot Wound
| | Description:
| My Exibit is about how the distortion of a gunshot wound
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JP08
| Ellie Lake
| | Project Title:
| What fruit in gelatin cooked vs raw
| | Description:
| My exhibit is what fruit will ruin your gelatin.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
|
| JP09
| Taegan Hamilton
| | Project Title:
| Blood Splatter Analysis
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about is about measuring blood splatter patterns
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kelly Hackett
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
| | Awards:
|
- NextEra Energy: Outstanding Achievement
|
| JP10
| Tessa Tauke
| | Project Title:
| Impacts of Temperature and Surface Variability on the Adhesive Properties of Tape
| | Description:
| Testing tape to determine the effects of Temperature on Adhesive properties as well as different surfaces.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Junior Champion
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Physical
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
|
| JP11
| Varyk Henke
| | Project Title:
| Using the Piezoelectric Effect to Charge Your Computer While Typing
| | Description:
| I want to make a computer that charges when I type on it.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville JHS, Danville
|
| JP12
| Waylon Miller
| | Project Title:
| Smoke Detectors
| | Description:
| I am testing the 3 main types of smoke detectors.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JP13
| Sidney Gruntmeir
| | Project Title:
| Talk Dirt to Me
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about chemical and animal waste run-off causing high nitrate and pH levels around ponds and lakes.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kyle Van Ausdall
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Physical
|
| JP14
| Daniel Dalbey
| | Project Title:
| Which Egg is Stronger?
| | Description:
| My exhibit compares the amount of weight that brown and white eggs can hold.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Allison Spratt
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JP15
| Briley Wessel
| | Project Title:
| Filtering River Water
| | Description:
| I tested different filtration systems to see which filtered out the most pollutants.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- Iowa Water Environmental Association: Award of Excellence
|
| JP16
| Laura Mehmert
| | Project Title:
| The Effect of Color on our Environment
| | Description:
| My project is about cooling down our environment.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
|
| JP17
| Maycie Bartholomew
| | Project Title:
| How Much Energy is Stored in Certain Types of Foods?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is testing how much energy or calories are stored in foods.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JP18
| Faith Meyer
| | Project Title:
| Does Dying Your Hair Damage It?
| | Description:
| This project explores the increased or decreased strength of hair when dyed or bleached.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Karen Koenig
| | School:
| Riverbend MS, Iowa Falls
|
| JP19
| Emma Kern
| | Project Title:
| How to Remove Permanent Marker
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the effect of stain removers on permanent marker.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kelly Hackett
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
|
| JP20
| Conner Gehling
| | Project Title:
| Turning Corn, White Corn, and Indian Grass into Ethanol
| | Description:
| My project is about turning corn, white corn, and Indian grass into ethanol
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
|
| JP21
| Caitlin Wiley
| | Project Title:
| Do Different Color Shirts Absorb More Heat?
| | Description:
| So I wanted to see if the different colors would absorb more heat. As well as how much a temperature chance there is.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Physical
|
| JP22
| Reese Hoffman
| | Project Title:
| Ice Packs
| | Description:
| My exhibit is comparing and figuring out which ice pack is the best.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JP23
| Mercedes Kirchner
| | Project Title:
| What Type of Water Is Easiest to Purify?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about how letting water cool can make water healthier to drink after boiling it.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kyle Van Ausdall
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Physical
|
| JP24
| Allie VanDonselaar
| | Project Title:
| Acid In Coffee
| | Description:
| My project tested the pH of a variety of different beverages to help show which one is more healthy for you.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Allison Spratt
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JP25
| Ellie Recker
| | Project Title:
| How Iron-ic is your cereal?
| | Description:
| Study examines the iron content of cereals as compared to label.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Physical
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
|
| JP26
| Cierra Houk
| | Project Title:
| Solar Panel Phone Charger
| | Description:
| my exhibit is about solar panel voltage
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JP27
| Ishan Harwani
| | Project Title:
| Magnetic Journey of Electric Trains
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the relationship between the thickness of copper wire and the strength magnets.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Rachel DeMaris
| | School:
| Willowwind Sch, Iowa City
| | Awards:
|
- Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club / Collins Amateur Radio Club: Outstanding Achievement
|
| JP28
| Daltin Boeding
| | Project Title:
| Is Your Sunscreen Working?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about testing if your sunscreen is working using color changing beads.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| JP29
| Louis Dal
| | Project Title:
| Bridges
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about a how much weight a bridge can hold.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JP30
| Lexee Fritz
| | Project Title:
| Different Types of Bath Bombs
| | Description:
| Put bath bombs in hot and cold water
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JP31
| Josie Mueller
| | Project Title:
| Preserve It With Salt
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the affects of salt on cells in a beet when they are placed in the freezer, refrigerator, or in room temperature.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kyle Van Ausdall
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Physical
|
| JP32
| Caden Hutson
| | Project Title:
| Target Accuracy
| | Description:
| I was trying to figure out if I change the brand of ammo and the distance from the target will it affect the accuracy?
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Becky Morey
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
|
| JP33
| Levi VanDonselaar
| | Project Title:
| Crystalization
| | Description:
| My exhibit determines which compound grows faster…Alum or Salt.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Allison Spratt
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JP34
| Grant Anderson
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Wavelength on Solar Efficiency
| | Description:
| I applied solar filters to a solar collector to determine if solar efficiency was impacted by different wavelengths.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Physical
|
| JP35
| Abby Koellner
| | Project Title:
| What Makes Ice Melt Fastest?
| | Description:
| I used different substances on ice to see which would melt the ice fastest.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JP36
| Alex Hellman
| | Project Title:
| The Effect of pH on Limestone
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the effects of pH on the erosion of limestone.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
|
| JP37
| Noah Brownlee
| | Project Title:
| Making a Lemon into a Battery
| | Description:
| My exibit is all about turning a lemon to a battery.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JP38
| Kaylee Jensen
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Spray Substances on the Human Body
| | Description:
| Tested different types of aerosol products to see which one produced the most pollution on vaseline.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT01
| Alivia Batten & Georgia Padget
| | Project Title:
| Breast Milk vs. Bacteria - Which Terminates Bacteria More Efficiently
| | Description:
| We are testing to see if bacteria would be terminated better by breast milk or antibiotics.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Teams
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
|
| JT02
| Kayleigh Larkin & Lillian Rozario
| | Project Title:
| Organic vs Commercial
| | Description:
| Our project is about organic vs commercial apples and which ones people prefer. We had them taste test the different apple types to see which one they liked better.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Heckenberg
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
|
| JT03
| Chloe Ruhl & Brittney Kelly
| | Project Title:
| Can Organisms Tell the Difference? GMO vs. Non-GMO
| | Description:
| We tested animals and people to see if they could tell the difference between GMO and Non-GMO products. We also compared plant growth with GMO and Non-GMO plants.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Teams
|
| JT04
| Rachel Pforts & Madelyn Johnson
| | Project Title:
| How Different Jobs Increase the Production of Bacteria Under your Fingernails and how Well Joy Dish Soap Kills it?
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about how different jobs affect the production of bacteria under your fingernails and how well Joy Dish Soap kill sit.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Teams
|
| JT05
| Cassandra Fullenkamp & Sage Beals
| | Project Title:
| Which Type of Subliminal Messaging is Most Effective, Sub- Audio Recordings or Sub-Visual Embeds?
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about which type of subliminal message (audio or visual) is effective.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kelly Hackett
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
|
| JT06
| Kate Azinger & Halle Lampe
| | Project Title:
| Toilet Testing Time
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about testing if the home or school toilet seat is cleaner. We tested the bacteria growth over a 72 hour period.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Heckenberg
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
|
| JT07
| Dylan Richardson & Eli Padget
| | Project Title:
| Do Fears Change With Age
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about the change of fears with growth of age and reason.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Teams
- American Psychological Association: Outstanding Achievement
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
|
| JT08
| Aliya Wagamon & Teia Luckett
| | Project Title:
| Tissue Issues
| | Description:
| My exhibit examines the strength of different brands of tissues.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Allison Spratt
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JT09
| Wren Richardson & Marina Logsdon
| | Project Title:
| Memorizing Numbers
| | Description:
| We had participants from different age groups take a number memory test, and analyzed which age group had the overall “better” memory.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JT10
| Ryan Baker & Jackson Manning
| | Project Title:
| Which manure is best for growth of Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) and Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
| | Description:
| Which manure is best for growth of Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) and Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT11
| Kodi Moeller & Maren Doty
| | Project Title:
| Community of Bats
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about locating which bats are in or around Lee County, Iowa. We took an echolocation meter to different areas of the county and tested to see which bat species were in which locations.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Heckenberg
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Teams
|
| JT12
| Lucy Arevalo & Clara Blint
| | Project Title:
| Mold Growth on Fruit: Counter vs Refrigerator
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about mold growth on berries on the counter vs mold growth in the refrigerator.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
|
| JT13
| Grace Royer & Jenna Reid
| | Project Title:
| The Signs of Your Sign
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is comparing people’s zodiac signs to their personality traits.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT14
| Kiley Bohnenkamp & Chloe Sokolik
| | Project Title:
| Horese’s Reaction to Color
| | Description:
| We were testing the reaction of horses to three colors: red, yellow, and blue. We were trying to see what type of behavior the horses have around those colors and if horses are color blind.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Becky Morey
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Teams
|
| JT15
| Emily Barnhardt & Shane Barnhardt
| | Project Title:
| Iron Absorption in the Stomach; Phase II
| | Description:
| Our exhibit shows what environment is best for the absorption of iron in the stomach. This is Phase II, as last year we showed that iron is best absorbed on a full stomach (pH~4.0). We have used the same environments but now we have evaluated how iron is absorbed when vitamin C is present and then how it is absorbed when vitamin D is present.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Teams
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
- NextEra Energy: Outstanding Achievement
|
| JT16
| Grant Lilley & Danny Savage
| | Project Title:
| 5-Second Rule
| | Description:
| Our project is about if the 5-Second Rule is safe or if it’s dangerous.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT17
| Kayde Martin & Anna Hinton
| | Project Title:
| Does an Apple a Day Keep the Vet Away?
| | Description:
| We tested dogs to see which products cleans/gets rid of more bacteria in their mouths.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Teams
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
|
| JT18
| Kadence Thornbrugh & Lily Davis
| | Project Title:
| Which Cup Will Keep the Temperature?
| | Description:
| My exhibit examines different brands of cups and how well they keep a beverage warm.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Allison Spratt
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Teams
|
| JT19
| Wyatt Mertens & Sam Warth
| | Project Title:
| Study the Effects of Ammonia Nitrogen on the Growth of Chlorella vulgaris
| | Description:
| We studied how different levels of ammonia nitrogen affect the growth of Chlorella vulgaris in a pond.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Teams
|
| JT20
| Bella Graham-Thomas & Millie Larson
| | Project Title:
| Do You Hear What You See?
| | Description:
| We did a project to see if people can differentiate what they are reading and what they hear. People had on headphones to hear a word that rhymed with a word on a flash card. It was very interesting.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kyle Van Ausdall
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
|
| JT21
| Alivia Akers & Ember Johnson
| | Project Title:
| Testing the Accuracy of Eyewitness Testimony
| | Description:
| The question that my partner and I are trying to answer with the experiment is how accurate are people at remembering a scenario/event. Can they remember what the person said, what they were wearing, their hair color, what they said, the color of their shoes?
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Becky Morey
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
|
| JT22
| Shae Batten & Sydney Meierotto
| | Project Title:
| No Pain, Lots of Game
| | Description:
| We tested to see if a video game can distract someone from pain by putting their foot in water.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT23
| Charlotte Delowery & Tia Rahmatalla
| | Project Title:
| The Power of Suggestion
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about how people are influenced by suggestion when viewing and attempting to memorize as series of pictures.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Rachel DeMaris
| | School:
| Willowwind Sch, Iowa City
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Teams
|
| JT24
| Heidi Rose & Issabelle Evans
| | Project Title:
| What Temperature Helps Bacteria Grow the Best
| | Description:
| We grew bacteria at different temperature to see what helps the bacteria grow the best.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JT25
| Keagan Winslow & Alex Koellner
| | Project Title:
| How to Build an Obstacle Avoiding Robot
| | Description:
| Our exhibit was to see what obstacles our robot went around the fastest.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT26
| Kylie Lynch & Olivia Kraus
| | Project Title:
| Fresh Fruit…Or Is It?
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about what vessel will keep bananas, apples, strawberries, and blueberries the freshest the longest.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kyle Van Ausdall
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
|
| JT27
| Anna Bendlage & Teagan Snaadt
| | Project Title:
| Keeping piglets warm
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is what drying method will get baby pigs the warmest
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Teams
|
| JT28
| Bailey Page & Tinley McLain
| | Project Title:
| Refracting the Future of Colostrum
| | Description:
| Our project is about refracting the difference between colostrums.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT29
| Alix Kern & Kalob Prior
| | Project Title:
| Making Our Own Candy Crystals
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about using different ingredients in crystal making and the effect of those ingredients.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kelly Hackett
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
|
| JT30
| Kennedy Wellman & Lara Canida
| | Project Title:
| Get Burnt
| | Description:
| Our project is about 2 different woods, Oak and Pine, of equal moisture content. We wanted to find out which gives off the most heat and the least amount of heat when burnt.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Heckenberg
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
|
| JT31
| Izaak Loeffler & Aidan McEntee
| | Project Title:
| How Many Volts Can A Lemon Produce?
| | Description:
| We tested lemons to see how many volts they could produce.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT32
| William Potratz & Jonathan Bryant
| | Project Title:
| Color of Sun
| | Description:
| We put goldenrods under diffrent colors of cellophane to see what color helps them grow best.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Teams
|
| JT33
| Brooklyn Bettis & Abby Jager
| | Project Title:
| Electrifying Electrolytes
| | Description:
| Our exhibit demonstrates how different beverages can replenish your electrolytes after exercise.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Michelle Seddon
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JT34
| Callie Kracht & Kennedy Warner
| | Project Title:
| Spherification
| | Description:
| We tested to see if the pH of liquid affected how they spherifyed.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT35
| Ostyn Moore & Bo Herdrich
| | Project Title:
| Measuring Electrolytes
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about measuring the different amounts of electrolytes in sports drinks.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Heckenberg
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
|
| JT36
| Noah Courtney & Erich Profeta
| | Project Title:
| Guinea Pig and Hamster Maze
| | Description:
| We tested to see who was faster when going through a maze.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JT37
| Bree Kirkhart & Emma Cochenour
| | Project Title:
| Solar Powered Oven
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about what type of light bulb produced more heat in a solar powered oven
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Teams
- American Meteorological Society: Outstanding Achievement
|
| JT38
| Makenna Pixler & Allie Miller
| | Project Title:
| Remover VS. Stain
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about which stain removers will clean the best.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Rosa Schroeder
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
|
| JT39
| Kylie Davidson & Allison Kerr
| | Project Title:
| Does Current Affect Oxygen?
| | Description:
| Our project is about which body of water will have the highest dissolved oxygen levels.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
|
| JT40
| Landon Harward & Korbin Camp
| | Project Title:
| Two Wheel Drive Vs Four Wheel Drive
| | Description:
| seeing how much difference there is between Two Wheel Drive and Four Wheel Drive.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT41
| Taegan Denning & Natalie Randolph
| | Project Title:
| Oral pH: Acidic versus Alkaline influencing oral health
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about testing people’s pH levels
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
|
| JT42
| Lauren Cherne & Leah Thier
| | Project Title:
| To Buffet or Not Buffet, That is the Question
| | Description:
| Food Safety is of great concern in restaurants and home settings. This project evaluated ground and whole meat for bacteria content in various conditions.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
|
| JT43
| Lucas Fett & Maddix Kite
| | Project Title:
| Will You Bank The Shot?
| | Description:
| Our project will determine what percent of shots made from different spots on a basketball court.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT44
| Autumn Sly & Elizabeth Smith
| | Project Title:
| Balloon Hovercraft
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about how hovercrafts glide.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Rosa Schroeder
| | School:
| Fort Madison MS, Fort Madison
|
| JT45
| Keating Fuger & Payton Stevens
| | Project Title:
| Does Elevation Affect Nitrate Levels in Farm Runoff?
| | Description:
| We tested runoff in farm tiles for nitrate levels and for the flow rate and compared it to the elevation in the field.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Teams
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
- Cargill Industries: Water Matters, Honorable Mention
|
| JT46
| Gunner Goemaat & Ryan Peck
| | Project Title:
| The Effect of Bridge Design on Weight Bearing Capacity
| | Description:
| Which Type of Bridge Can Bear the Most Weight?
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT47
| Ragen Hausch & Rachel Hausch
| | Project Title:
| Spilling Secrets: the Effects of Oil Spills on Aquatic Plants
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about the effects of oil spills on the environment and how fast it needs to be cleaned up before it starts affecting the plants in the ecosystem.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sarah Hawkins
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| JT48
| Blake Jager & Jack Bunnell
| | Project Title:
| Pop Bottle Air Conditioners
| | Description:
| My exhibit demonstrates how the arrangement of pop bottles affects the cooling ability of an air conditioner made of pop bottles.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Michelle Seddon
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JT49
| Ava Tackett & Kaedyn Boley
| | Project Title:
| The Cool Blue Light of Luminol
| | Description:
| We tested to see if temperature affected the glow of luminol.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT50
| Landen Buechel & Alan Bollin
| | Project Title:
| AA vs. 9 Volt
| | Description:
| We are comparing different batteries to see which ones last longer.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Kyle Van Ausdall
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
|
| JT51
| Carter Fesler & Cooper Kleinkopf
| | Project Title:
| Designed to Fly - Aerodynamic Nerf Darts II
| | Description:
| We made our own rubber nerf tip that is faster than current nerf darts.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville JHS, Danville
|
| JT52
| Madison Savage & Peyton Huling
| | Project Title:
| What is the Fastest Way to Cool a Soda?
| | Description:
| We tested different methods with pop to see which one cools the pop the fastest?
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren, Keosauqua
|
| JT53
| Caitlyn Archer & Karen Lozano Medina
| | Project Title:
| Breaking the Bond
| | Description:
| This exhibit is how we were able to create a device to extract the hydrogen from water to use as an alternative energy source.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Karen Koenig
| | School:
| Riverbend MS, Iowa Falls
|
| JT54
| Amara Ballantyne & Murray Wieseneck
| | Project Title:
| The Variables of Illusion
| | Description:
| Our project shows how different ages, gender, and hand dominance affect how people see optical illusions. We tested to see if the variables we chose affect the way people see optical illusions.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Rachel DeMaris
| | School:
| Willowwind Sch, Iowa City
|
| JT55
| Kayla Box & Brooke Mueller
| | Project Title:
| Worms and Waste
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about red worms and lumbriculous worms and which one can compost kitchen food scraps better.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity JHS, Fort Madison
|
| JT56
| Nicole Davis & Jaylynn Emanuel
| | Project Title:
| Smell vs. Taste
| | Description:
| My exhibit explores how taste is affected by smell.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Allison Spratt
| | School:
| Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont JHS, Eddyville
|
| JT57
| Lizzie Salyers & Lise Nicollo
| | Project Title:
| What Type Of Materials Absorbs Water The Best?
| | Description:
| Our project is about what types of materials absorbs water the best. We want to know what materials absorbs water the best because if you have water in your house you want to be able to protect your valuables safe.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
|
| SB01
| Kayla Livesay
| | Project Title:
| Accelerating Plant Growth to Improve Crop Production and Soil Fertility: Analyzing the Effects of Macronutrients and Mycorrhizal fungi for Zea mays Phase III
| | Description:
| My project studies the effects of different types of fertilizer, like foliar feeding and y-drop, compared to mycorrhizal fungi. I also studied how the fungi reacted with the types of fertilization.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Senior Champion
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
- US Air Force: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SB02
| Brooke Finney
| | Project Title:
| The Effect of Anthracite Dust on the Lungs with the Use of Respirators
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the efficiency of different respirators on the lungs using a model that represents the airflow with coal dust into the lungs.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SB03
| Kylie Wolf
| | Project Title:
| Can Colder Temperatures Inhibit the Growth of Bacteria in Common Chicken Eggs?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about determining whether raw chicken eggs can be stored at a colder temperature to kill any bacteria present.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Elizabeth Sanning
| | School:
| Burlington HS, Burlington
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
|
| SB04
| Kadence Nusbaum
| | Project Title:
| Acid Precipitation on the Germination of Soybeans
| | Description:
| Acid Precipitation on the Germination of Soybeans
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SB05
| Nicole Schilling
| | Project Title:
| Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Properties of Humulus lupulus
| | Description:
| Hops, otherwise known as Humulus lupulus strobiles, are commonly used in herbal medicines and the craft of beer. Hops extract and hops essential oil were investigated as possible antimicrobial agents to combat bacterial infections and improve food shelf life.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SB06
| Jessica Brown
| | Project Title:
| Aroma Therapy as a Means to Lower Heart Rate
| | Description:
| I am looking at how aroma therapy effects peoples heart rate.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville HS, Danville
|
| SB07
| Abbie Haage
| | Project Title:
| Microbes on Makeup
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about how the amount of usage of certain makeup products affects the amount of microbes on the makeup.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SB08
| Mya Batten
| | Project Title:
| The Bioremediation of Polluted Environments with the Application of Azolla
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about Bioremediation and how using plants like the Azolla plant I used can help to Bioremediate different polluted waters.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SB09
| Reagan Garrels
| | Project Title:
| Planarian Regeneration
| | Description:
| My experiment is about the effects of caffeine and ethanol on planarian.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity HS, Fort Madison
|
| SB10
| Isabelle Kluesner
| | Project Title:
| Differentiations in Cyanococcus Preservation
| | Description:
| There were four different methods and processes tested for food shelf life/preservation. Cyanococcus (blueberries) were placed into each of the following products; Beeswax Wrap, Debbie Meyer Green Bags, Ziploc, and the Harvest Right Food Dryer. Berries were then observed over time for condition, color, texture and overall shelf life
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
|
| SB11
| Jaelyn Boley
| | Project Title:
| The Testing of Essential Oils Against Cleaners when Introduced to Bacteria
| | Description:
| My exhibit is testing to see if essential oils terminate bacteria better than household cleaners.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SB12
| Madison Barnhardt
| | Project Title:
| The Epidemiology of Molluscum contagiosum: A Corrected Treatment Hypothesis and New Antiviral Research
| | Description:
| My project is about the science behind Molluscum, its effects on the skin, and vaccination hypothesis comparing and contrasting with other poxviruses.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SB13
| Madison Meixner
| | Project Title:
| How Hydroponics Affect The Growth of Lettuce
| | Description:
| I used a hydroponic system to grow lettuce and determine how well the plant will grow without soil.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Fairfield HS, Fairfield
|
| SB14
| Shelby Westhoff
| | Project Title:
| Analysis Of Trichophyton verrucosum Inhibition via Adult Male Capra aegagrus hircus
| | Description:
| Trichophyton verrucosum (ringworm fungal infection) is a prevalent infection in the hair and layers of skin in cattle. A common belief in my local area is that having an adult male goat(buck) will inhibit or reduce ringworm infection in cattle present of the farm. This research hopes to investigate any correlation or association between ringworm infection and male goat presence.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| SB15
| McKenna Caviness
| | Project Title:
| The Use of Cattails When Filtered Out with Liberty, Select Max, and Nitrogen
| | Description:
| My exhibit understand the meaning of cattails and what they do for our environment. It will show the difference in the runoff with cattails and without the cattails. Also how the cattails can absorb the nitrogen, select max, and liberty and how it eliminates the chemicals in the runoff.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Senior
- Iowa Water Environmental Association: Award of Excellence
- Water Environment Federation: Stockholm Junior Water Prize
|
| SB16
| Hanna Marlin
| | Project Title:
| Homemade vs. Store-Bought Cleaning Supplies
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about whether homemade or store-bought cleaning supplies eliminate more bacteria.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
|
| SB17
| Meena Ramadugu
| | Project Title:
| Use of Amino Acids and Glucose to Enhance Survival of Probiotic Bacteria in Gastric Environment
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the use of substances such as amino acids(glutamate, arginine) and glucose to increase the survival of probiotic bacteria (Ex: Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium) in an artificial gastric environment.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Paramesh Ramadugu
| | School:
| Kennedy HS, Cedar Rapids
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
|
| SB18
| Zoe Best
| | Project Title:
| Can Silver Nanoparticles Neutralize Escherichia coli?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about testing the effects of silver nanoparticles on Escherichia coli.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SB19
| Marcus Schneider
| | Project Title:
| Assessment of Cytotoxic Properties of Lavender Essential OIl
| | Description:
| The cytotoxicity of Lavender Essential Oil was evaluated by observing regeneration rates and general health of Planaria exposed to the oil.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SB20
| Brianna Gruntmeir
| | Project Title:
| How Do Artificial Sweeteners Effect the Weight of Mus musculus?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about testing which artificial sweeteners effect the weight of lab mice.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SB21
| Amara Orth
| | Project Title:
| What is Honey? A Comparison of Honey from Iowa Beekeepers vs. National Store Brand Honey Using Pollen and Chemical Analyses
| | Description:
| My project investigated the differences between national brand honey and Iowa honey. It also looks at how the floral/pollen types of the Iowan honey differs across the state.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Brian Orth
| | School:
| Lewis Central HS, Council Bluffs
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Senior Champion
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
|
| SB22
| Anna Beebe
| | Project Title:
| The Introduction of Fruit Peels When Growing Tomatoes and Peppers
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the effect of orange, lemon, and grapefruit peels on tomato and pepper plants.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SB23
| Reagan Rohrer
| | Project Title:
| Can Certain Audio Stimuli Induce ASMR?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about determining whether certain audio stimuli can induce ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, in high school students.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Elizabeth Sanning
| | School:
| Burlington HS, Burlington
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| SB24
| Reyna Garcia
| | Project Title:
| Evaluation and Implication of Healthcare Hygiene Practices
| | Description:
| This project deals with cleaning practices related to stethoscopes and rings worn during the day in healthcare systems. Volunteers wore rings and stethoscopes around the school building and were randomly divided into two groups to determine differences between no cleaning and frequent cleaning.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| SB25
| Brooklynn Cormier
| | Project Title:
| Comparing the Plant Growth Between Aquaponics and Soil-Based Systems
| | Description:
| My exhibit is to compare the plant growth between an aquaponic system and a soil-based system.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SB26
| Rodger Bryant
| | Project Title:
| How Do Pesticides Affect Organisms in the Mississippi River?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the effect of pesticides on different organisms that live in the Mississippi River.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SB27
| Cade Cameron
| | Project Title:
| Effect of Temperature on the Incubation Period and Chick Weight of Gallus gallus domesticus.
| | Description:
| I wanted to see if temperature rate effected the weights of the new born chicks.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville HS, Danville
|
| SB28
| Hannah Leech
| | Project Title:
| Is the repeated sterilization of cell phones a successful technique to prevent bacteria growth?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about bacteria on phones
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
|
| SB29
| Emma Charbonneau
| | Project Title:
| Do Different Dilutions of Disinfectants Affect the Development of Bacterial Resistance?
| | Description:
| I tested to see if different dilutions, of my three different disinfectants, would affect bacterial resistance. I also wanted to see the growth of bacteria with the disinfectants. For my project I used pine oil, ammonia chloride, and hydrogen chloride as my disinfectants. I used E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus for my bacteria. I did two tests one had 100% dilution and one had 50% dilution. For both tests, I ran 5 trials of the following: E. coli and Staph bacteria’s, pine oil, hydrogen chloride, and ammonium chloride.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SB30
| Nick Hageman
| | Project Title:
| Melatonin as a Factor of Glucose Fluctuation in Diabetes Mellitus Type One
| | Description:
| This project involves data collected and analyzed from computer applications and is considered a case study. Data was sent from the insulin pump and Fitbit of a Type 1 diabetic volunteer to the computer applications. This data was then analyzed to determine any differences between periods with and without melatonin supplementation. Both the volunteer and parents signed a human consent form for release of information. Doctors were aware of melatonin supplementation. The researcher did not direct the individual to take the supplement and only evaluated data taken from records over a certain time period.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
|
| SB31
| Tessa Gendron
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Gibberellic Acid on Brassica rapa
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the effects of Gibberellic Acid on Brassica rapa at different levels of radiation.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity HS, Fort Madison
|
| SB32
| Faith Neeley
| | Project Title:
| Water Filters and the Removal of Coliform Bacteria
| | Description:
| I made a homemade water filter and compared it to a store bought one, I compared the amount of coliform that was in it and how they affect the heart rates of Daphnia magna.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Senior
- Iowa Water Environmental Association: Award of Excellence
- Water Environment Federation: Stockholm Junior Water Prize
|
| SB33
| Pranav Chhaliyil
| | Project Title:
| 16s & 18s Next-Gen Sequencing Analysis on the Effect of Mulch on Soil Microbiota
| | Description:
| This research study analyzed the effect of different types of mulch and how it changes the soil microbiota. A balanced and fertile soil microbiota is vital for plant growth and yield.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Barbara Hays
| | School:
| Maharishi Sch, Fairfield
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 6th Year Student
- Genius Olympiad: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SB34
| Olivia Schroeder
| | Project Title:
| Do focus tools help improve performance on a memory test?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is so certain focus tools help improve performance on a memory test.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jenna Adams
| | School:
| Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf
|
| SB35
| Maria Schilling
| | Project Title:
| Essential Oils as Insecticides and Pest Inhibitors
| | Description:
| A variety of essential oils were used with fruit flies, bean bags, and pill bugs to access insect aversion. This project was designed to look for biological alternatives for synthetic insecticides and repellants.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
|
| SB36
| Avary Bartholomew
| | Project Title:
| Does Medicinal Treatment Stunt the Growth of Agrobacterium tumefaciens?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is testing if Agrobacterium tumefaciens spreads differently in corn then it does in soybeans. I’m also testing if medicinal treatment (Amoxicillin,Vitamin C,Garlic) stunts the growth of the gal caused by Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SB37
| Serenity Haynes
| | Project Title:
| Using Bacteria and Protozoa as a Bioremediation Method to Clean up Organic Pollutants
| | Description:
| My project is about using an organic and natural method of cleaning up oil spills opossed to current chemical procedures
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SB38T
| Kaydance Oliveski & Natasha Cale
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Technology on Living Organisms
| | Description:
| Our exhibit tested the effects of a wireless router on different types of living organisms to see if it inhibited the growth of various organisms.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
|
| SB39
| Treyton Bainbridge
| | Project Title:
| Regenerative Properties of Planaria
| | Description:
| My project tests if the different size segments of Planaria affect how they regenerate.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SB40
| Evan Schlarmann
| | Project Title:
| Impact of Tillage on Soil Temperature and Corn Growth Rate
| | Description:
| Erosion rates and decreased biodiversity in soil are among many ways tillage may influence future soil use. Corn was planted in similar soils utilizing different tillage practices to determine impacts on soil temperature. Soil temperature, an average height of corn stalks, weather patterns, and leaf number were recorded daily at 4:00 p.m. from April 28th, 2018 to October 12th, 2018.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- Society for In Vitro Biology: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SB41T
| Cohyn Jury & Nathan Davidson
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Liquid Biochar on Zea mays and Glycine max Growth
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is to determine which plant grows better with Biochar.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SB42
| Prisca Namutchibwe
| | Project Title:
| Natural Water Filters
| | Description:
| I used natural resources to filter out stream water. I tested pH, alkalinity, nitrate, nitrite, total chlorine, and total hardness. My goal is for third world countries to be able to use natural resources around them to filter water.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Carolyn Walling
| | School:
| West HS, Iowa City
| | Awards:
|
- Iowa Water Environmental Association: Award of Excellence
- Water Environment Federation: Stockholm Junior Water Prize
|
| SB43T
| Jayde Watznauer & Rosie Strickland
| | Project Title:
| Adolescent ESD/Juul Usage Survey Analysis
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is our results and analysis of our adolescent ESD/Juul survey.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity HS, Fort Madison
|
| SB44
| Shea Scott
| | Project Title:
| The Bioremediation of Daphnia magna When Introduced to Field Chemicals and Lemna minor with adjusted pH and acid levels phase II
| | Description:
| I took Field chemicals, Lemna minor, and change of pH and acid levels, to see the effect on the daphnias biological activity. Also, to see if my project shows Biormediation
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- Cargill Industries: Water Matters, Meritorious Achievement
|
| SB45
| Kailey Koopmann
| | Project Title:
| Presence of Soy Proteins in the Milk of Animals with Soy in Their Diet
| | Description:
| This study looks at the presence of Soy Proteins levels in the milk of both Bovine and Capra species after they have consumed soy in their diet.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
|
| SB46T
| Clara Arntzen & Gabrielle Boring
| | Project Title:
| Experimenting if Test Strategies Really Work
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about using different variables to find different test results on students.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
|
| SB47
| Kelyn Grimm
| | Project Title:
| Bioremediation of Swine Lagoon Water Using Lemna Minor
| | Description:
| I used Lemna minor to bioremediate Swinge lagoon water.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SB48T
| Owen Loeffler & Lukas McEntee
| | Project Title:
| Bioremediation Using Chlamydomonas rienhardtii and Chlorella vulgaris: Phase II
| | Description:
| Our project tests how well certain algae can biormediate acid at different pH levels.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SB49T
| Abby Wittkamp & Sara Dodge
| | Project Title:
| Increasing the Population of Danaus plexippus by Manipulating Food Choice Behavior
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about finding an alternate food source for monarch caterpillars. Much of the project is centered on getting monarch caterpillars to eat dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) by spraying it with a milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) extract solution.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Elizabeth Sanning
| | School:
| Burlington HS, Burlington
| | Awards:
|
|
| SB50
| Brooklyn Pardall
| | Project Title:
| Increased Yield Production of Chasmogamous and Cleistomagous Glycine max Using Apis mellifera, Organic Kaolinite Pesticide on Aphis glycines, and More Natural Potassium Fertilizer (Phase III)
| | Description:
| My project demonstrates how natural pesticides and pollination using Apis mellifera can work together in order to increase yield standpoint of both chasmogamous (flowering) and cleistogamous (self-pollinating) Glycine max (soybeans) and additionally benefit both bees and the farmer.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 6th Year Student
- Cedar Rapids Audubon Society: Outstanding Achievement
- US Air Force: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SB51T
| Jordan Mueller & Annabelle Scheetz
| | Project Title:
| E-Liquid And Solanum lycopersicum
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about E-Liquid And Solanum lycopersicum
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity HS, Fort Madison
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
|
| SB52
| Liana Sweezer
| | Project Title:
| Environmental and Agronomic Modeling: Hydroponic vs. Soil Farming
| | Description:
| This exhibit analyzes the yield of peppers between two different farming systems (soil and hydroponic) and explores the environmental and economical ramifications through mathematical modeling.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| William Hansen
| | School:
| Winfield Mt. Union HS, Winfield
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- Cargill Industries: Water Matters, Outstanding Achievement
- Genius Olympiad: Outstanding Achievement
- NASA Earth System Science Award: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SB53
| Jack Blint
| | Project Title:
| Digital Assessment
| | Description:
| I tested the effect of cameras in classrooms.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity HS, Fort Madison
|
| SB54T
| Carson Sargent & Anthony Potratz
| | Project Title:
| The Effect of Fear on Rational Thought
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about what effect being in a state of fear has on a person’s ability to reason and think logically.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student (Anthony)
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student (Carson)
|
| SB56T
| Nathan Davidson & Cohyn Jury
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Liquid Biochar on Zea mays and Glycine max Growth
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is explaining how Biochar effects the growth of Zea mays and Glycine max
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SB57
| Lucas Johnson
| | Project Title:
| Determining the Source of Green Residue in High School Distilled Water
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about trying to eliminate a green residue present in our distilled water which is potentially affecting our lab experiments.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Elizabeth Sanning
| | School:
| Burlington HS, Burlington
|
| SB58
| Camryn Walte
| | Project Title:
| Microbial growth on lip care
| | Description:
| I tested if using different lip care products over time had an effect on bacterial growth.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SB59T
| Kennedy Schuff & Alyssa Parker
| | Project Title:
| Seasonal Lighting as a Determinant of Periodic Weight Gain
| | Description:
| WE are looking at whether os not the periodicity of light influences weight gain.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville HS, Danville
|
| SP01
| Drake Smith
| | Project Title:
| A Comparison Study of Bioremediated Bacteria, BioChar, and Ferrous Nanoparticles as a Tool to Restore Polluted Water
| | Description:
| I will be looking at ways for water cleanup after oil spills.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville HS, Danville
|
| SP02T
| Faith Diephuis & Kaylynn Summers
| | Project Title:
| Engineering a Kinect-Based System for Automated Control of Terrestrial Insect Biobots Phase II
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about the concepts of micro stimulation and neuro technology on a simple invertebrate organism.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
|
| SP03
| Srikar Vanavasam
| | Project Title:
| Identifying invasive hydrangea using convolutional neural networks
| | Description:
| The exhibit is about the development of a convolutional neural network algorithm using Tensorflow that can accurately detect the presence of the invasive hydrangea plant in a large data set of pictures.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sreenivasa Vanavasam
| | School:
| Linn-Mar HS, Marion
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
- Intel Computer Science: Excellence in Computer Science
|
| SP04
| Shristi Sharma
| | Project Title:
| Preventing School Shootings by Predicting Shooters In the Digital Sphere
| | Description:
| Researching, creating, and testing an algorithm to predict possible school shooters on social media based on historical data.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Asha Sharma
| | School:
| Maharishi Sch, Fairfield
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- NextEra Energy: Outstanding Achievement
- US Air Force: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SP05T
| Chris Waterman & Kile Dowd
| | Project Title:
| Using Zellar’s Congruence to Determine the Accuracy in Autistic Calculations
| | Description:
| We are looking at how Zellar’s congruence and Doomsday algorithm are used in calculations of weekdays and comparing them to a Using Zellar’s Congruence to Determine the Accuracy in Autistic Calculations students talent at figuring out dates.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville HS, Danville
|
| SP06
| Reece Kracht
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Manganese, Magnesium, and Riboflavin on Dopamine in the Brain
| | Description:
| My project is about testing how different supplements react to dopamine, a neurotransmitter.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SP07T
| Emmy Liu & Xandra Abel
| | Project Title:
| Safe Hands
| | Description:
| Our project is about how different glove box designs and folding techniques affects the amount of bacteria on gloves.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student (Emmy)
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student (Xandra)
|
| SP08
| Style Haeffner
| | Project Title:
| Using Carbon Emissions as an Indicator for Determining Soil Nitrogen Content through Temperature and Infrared Technology
| | Description:
| I am comparing organic carbon in soil to that of nitrogen and looking at how they compare so that in part two of my experiment I can create a device to measure nitrogen content in soil from the air.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville HS, Danville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SP09T
| Chloe Fisher & Morgan Grelk
| | Project Title:
| Modeling Iowa River Bioremediation: Spectrophotometric Analysis of Pollutants
| | Description:
| Iowa River water was sample and tested for common runoff pollutants, such as nitrate, phosphate, and ammonia. Once a baseline was established the water was split between four containers each with a different bioremediation treatment (the fourth being control). Spectrophotometric instruments were used to measure the changes in the pollutants over the course of three months.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| William Hansen
| | School:
| Winfield Mt. Union HS, Winfield
|
| SP10
| Tyler Salrin
| | Project Title:
| Impact Analysis of Polyvinyl Butyral and Sorbothane Windshield Interlayer for Jet Planes
| | Description:
| Special consideration is needed for the design of the jet plane windshield. Specifically, determining if windshield design or composition is possible to further reduce the tendency for windshields to crack upon impact is investigated. This research analyzes stresses and strains on PVB interlayers compared to Sorbothane interlayers with the suspicion that Sorbothane would be a more reliable material. Autodesk Inventor Professional 2016 (Inventor), a CAD software with finite element analysis (FEA), was used to conduct the research.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Senior
- ASM Materials Education Foundation: Outstanding Exhibit in Materials Science
- US Metric Association: Award of Merit
|
| SP11T
| Taeheedul Tanim & Wimar Widiatmo
| | Project Title:
| Plug-in Fresheners: The Dangers of a Scented Room.
| | Description:
| Our project is a study of how much course and fine air particles increase over time in a non-ventilated room with a plug-in air freshener.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Carolyn Walling
| | School:
| West HS, Iowa City
|
| SP12
| Claire Wills
| | Project Title:
| Algae Biofuel Engineering: the Fuel of the Future Sustainable biofuels from Algae
| | Description:
| My exhibit is the engineering of new biofuels
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SP13
| Mackenzie Taylor
| | Project Title:
| Get The Lead Out: Exploring the Effects of pH on Lead Testing
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about extracting lead from lead sinkers and checking the pH of them
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
|
| SP14
| Dalton Jones
| | Project Title:
| Does Color Affect the Absorption of Radiant Energy?
| | Description:
| My project is on how different colors of metal are affected by a heat source.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
|
| SP15
| Bradyn Weaver
| | Project Title:
| Comparing the Water Quality of Tap Water to Unfiltered Water from the Mississippi River
| | Description:
| My project is determining whether common agriculutural pollutants such as nitrates and phosphates are removed when Mississippi water is processed for drinking (tap) water.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Elizabeth Sanning
| | School:
| Burlington HS, Burlington
|
| SP16
| Michael Hellman
| | Project Title:
| Out of Sorts
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the efficiency of sorting algorithms over variable sized arrays.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Holy Trinity HS, Fort Madison
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| SP17
| Liz Oetken
| | Project Title:
| Recycling Food Soiled Cardboard Using an Amphipathic Solution
| | Description:
| I want to find a way to recycle cardboard that has been exposed to food products.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville HS, Danville
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| SP18
| Sean Kluesner
| | Project Title:
| Applications of GravityLight Technology for Ultraviolet Light Sanitation
| | Description:
| A prototype was developed and tested using gravitational forces with GravityLight technology to power an Ultraviolet light. Varying weight and light source combinations including Ultraviolet A-C were adapted for GravityLight use. Water samples tested before and after ultraviolet treatment as evaluated by colony count and spectrophotometer were found to have significance. Ultraviolet lights were able to be powered and charged with the GravityLight. Prototype design and implementation were found to be effective for water and surface sanitation.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Class II, Senior
- Ricoh Corporation: Ricoh Sustainable Development
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| SP19
| Emily Smith
| | Project Title:
| An Antacid a Day Keeps the Acid Away
| | Description:
| My exhibit is the affect of antacids on acidic liquids
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
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| SP20
| Casey Abfalter-Dial
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Acid Precipitation and Microplastics on Invertebrates and Aquatic Plants
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the affects of acid precipitation and microplastics on Lemna minor and Lumbriculus.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 6th Year Student
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| SP21
| Becca Pilcher
| | Project Title:
| Enhanced Photovoltaic Performance of Solar Cells with Low-Refractive and Anti-Reflective Coatinds
| | Description:
| For my exhibit, I am creating a coating to go on solar cells to increase the external quantum efficiency which is the ratio of photons collected to the energy produced.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
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- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
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| SP22
| Isabella Hoeger-Pinto
| | Project Title:
| Analyzing the Plasma Etching Process
| | Description:
| My exhibition will be showing the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the plasma etching process.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Carolyn Walling
| | School:
| West HS, Iowa City
| | Awards:
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| SP23
| Lauren Beckman
| | Project Title:
| Using Radiant Technology as a Temperature Regulator in the Artificial Insemination Process for Cattle
| | Description:
| am looking at materials that keep semen temperature stable during the AI process.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville HS, Danville
| | Awards:
|
- NextEra Energy: Outstanding Achievement
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| SP24
| Summer Smith
| | Project Title:
| The reduction of moisture in corn crop using light
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about using a new method to dry harvested corn crop to combat high energy prices and spoilage
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 7th Year Student
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| SP25
| Otto Boddicker
| | Project Title:
| How Does Radiation and Conduction Affect Different Types of Cups?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about testing for radiation and conduction is cups.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
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| SP26
| Michael Roling
| | Project Title:
| Analysis of Unbraced Length in Relation to Brace Placement in Truss Design
| | Description:
| Design and fabrication of roof trusses to handle various environmental forces in regard to load capacity were investigated. A physical model, MDSolids software program, and MiTek software analyses were used to assess critical factors related to truss load capacity in relation to the unbraced length in a king Post.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
- Mu Alpha Theta: Outstanding Achievement
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| SP27
| Ace Padget
| | Project Title:
| Ionic Propulsion and Homemade High Voltage Power Supply
| | Description:
| My project is showing how ionic propulsion works and how I built my high voltage power supply.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Van Buren HS, Keosauqua
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
- Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club / Collins Amateur Radio Club: Outstanding Achievement
- Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers: Outstanding Achievement
- US Air Force: Outstanding Achievement
- Yale Science & Engineering Association: Most Outstanding Exhibit
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