(Exhibits Awards)Other exhibit & award pages
| TEACHER
| DeEtta Andersen
| | School:
| Center Point Urbana HS, Center Point
| | Awards:
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- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Teacher Award
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| JB01
| Austin Fogarty
| | Project Title:
| How Does Different Drinks Affect a Bean Beetle’s Reproduction System?
| | Description:
| My project is about bean beetles and how they reproduce based on different types of liquid. I will monitor how much each bean beetles reproduce over a period of time and determine which drink is the best to boost reproduction for them.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Menke
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JB02
| Allison Gruntmeir
| | Project Title:
| Canis Lupus Don’t Dig Bacteria
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about testing the bacteria on dog collars. What I did was have clean dog collars as my controls, then I let the dogs wear the collars for a week, then I tested the bacteria growth on them.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Menke
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Class I, Junior Biological
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
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| JB03
| Parker Ellis
| | Project Title:
| Which Popcorn Pops the Best?
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about determining which popcorn brand is the most effective at popping the most popcorn kernels. It is also comparing the prices of this popcorn to determine the popcorn brand that is worth buying.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Menke
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JB04
| Aiden Konig
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Regional Biodiversity of Honey
| | Description:
| I will be testing honey from different regions of the US and determine whether or not we can change the pollen levels and types in honey manually. This may also affect the color,taste and sugar levels of the honey.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville Jr-Sr HS, Danville
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Junior Champion
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Biological
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
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| JB05
| Hannah Karre
| | Project Title:
| What Soil Type Is Best For Growing Tomatoes?
| | Description:
| I grew tomatoes in various types of soil. I measured the tomato’s stem thickness, height and leaf count.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Biological
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| JB06
| Halle Lampe
| | Project Title:
| Beef Bacteria
| | Description:
| My project is about beef Bactria and how each way of thawing beef affects the bacteria growth.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
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| JB07
| Erika Chambers
| | Project Title:
| Hand Sanitizer and Bacteria
| | Description:
| I tested different types of hand sanitizer and how well it prevented bacteria growth.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JB08
| Kamryn Cox
| | Project Title:
| Antibiotic vs. Essential Oils
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the prevention of bacteria growth based off of the use of synthetic antibiotics and essential oils.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JB09
| Gabrielle Hoeger
| | Project Title:
| Incidence of Pseudopregnancy in Canines
| | Description:
| My exhibit utilized anonymous surveys to dog breeders across the United States of America that have experienced pseudopregnancies in their dogs. Results of the surveys were gathered and analyzed.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
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- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
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| JB11
| Madelyn Reiter
| | Project Title:
| Implications of Calcium Additives on Zea mays Germination in Sand and Clay
| | Description:
| Calcium is a necessary nutrient for a healthy corn plant. It improves the plants absorption of other nutrients by roots, translocation in plants, and it can help improve disease resistance in plants. Calcium also affects soil fertility by maintaining a good soil pH level, and it has a positive effect on soil properties. It improves soil structure, increases water infiltration, and provides a more favorable soil environment for growth of plant roots and soil microorganisms. Plants with a lack of calcium are prone to collapse as well as strong acid peat and muck soils where the total calcium is low. As the world’s population continues to increase, the need for healthy corn plants gains importance for farmers to produce more food. This experiment compared corn growth in sand and clay with different levels of added calcium in four different conditions. Seeds were planted in sand and clay in petri dishes and plastic cups with three different levels of added calcium. In petri dishes for both sand and clay a low level of calcium showed the greatest germination. For cups, a higher level of calcium showed an increase in plant germination. Sand had a higher plant germination than clay in petri dishes and plastic cups.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
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- NASA Earth System Science Award: Outstanding Achievement
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
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| JB12
| Emmalyn Snaadt
| | Project Title:
| Furry Friends Feast
| | Description:
| I am seeing which food my dogs like
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JB13
| Kushal Vanavasam
| | Project Title:
| Is cloned food safer and more efficient to make than regular food?
| | Description:
| This exhibit goes through the differences between cloned food and food grown in a traditional way. Throughout the exhibit, I will also display my research about lab-grown meat as a cloned food. Considering the safeness, efficiency, and public appeal of each type of food.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Sreenivasa Vanavasam
| | School:
| Oak Ridge MS, Marion
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| JB14
| Sophia Rule
| | Project Title:
| Is Your Makeup Making Your Face Sick?
| | Description:
| My project is about how much bacteria is on your face before and after one week of use.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Biological
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| JP01
| Keira Campbell
| | Project Title:
| How Do Colors Affect the Absorption of Radiant Energy?
| | Description:
| My project gives out information on what siding colors are best for your home to minimize thermal energy transfer for a cheaper electric bill.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
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| JP02
| Macie Doty
| | Project Title:
| How Does Changing the Amount of Activated Carbon Change the Filtration of Water?
| | Description:
| My exhibit it about testing different amount of activated carbon in water in different water testing strips.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Menke
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JP03
| Jack Benner
| | Project Title:
| Light My Fire
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about discovering what is the best kindling for a fire and testing different objects to determine which was the best and lit the longest.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Menke
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Physical
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| JP04
| Caden Crozier
| | Project Title:
| Glow Stick Temperature
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about testing glow sticks to see how long the light last depending on the temperatures.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Menke
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JP05
| Evan Fogarty
| | Project Title:
| Electrolytes
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about testing different drink types to figure out what has the most electrolytes in them.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Menke
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
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| JP06
| Natalee Alberts
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Height Limits and Linearity of a Basketball
| | Description:
| Seeing how a basketball would react on different floorings and set at different heights, as a way to test the different height limits and linearities that a basketball could reach and to see if a basketball has a greater effect on a gym floor rather than a tile floor.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
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| JP07
| Mattisen Sirucek
| | Project Title:
| Comparing Muscle Electricity Between Kids and Adults
| | Description:
| My exhibit is me wanting to find out if an adult or a kid has more muscle electricity in their calf and bicep. I also wanted to find out why either one had more muscle electricity. What I did is I took a muscle electricity tracker and had a group of adults flex their bicep and calf three times. While they did that I recorded each person’s data. I did the same thing with the kids as well. Then I compared one adult’s data with a kid’s data on a spike graph.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Menke
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JP08
| Kelly Takorbisong
| | Project Title:
| Bioenergy Efficiency in Powering BioStop
| | Description:
| I experimented with different forms of biomass to see which form would provide the most amount of energy in the shortest amount of time to power a traffic light (BioStop).
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Junior Champion
- EISEF: Class I, Junior Physical
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
- Lemelson Early Inventor Prize: Outstanding Achievement
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
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| JP09
| Christine Condren
| | Project Title:
| The EGG-citing Ways That Sodas and Whitening Toothpastes Affect Our Teeth
| | Description:
| My project shows what the best and worst sodas and toothpastes are for your teeth.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
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- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
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| JP10
| Marie Young
| | Project Title:
| Homemade vs. Store Bought
| | Description:
| I tested homemade hot and cold packs and compared them to store bought hot and cold packs because I wanted to save people money. I checked to see which ones held heat the longest.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
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| JP11
| Lara Canida
| | Project Title:
| This Wood is on Fire Phase ll
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about different types of wood and which burns longer with higher temperatures.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Physical
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| JP12
| Kennedy Wellman
| | Project Title:
| Drug Solubility
| | Description:
| I tested different types of liquids to see which of 6 different pain relievers would dissolve the fastest.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JP13
| Alivia Cook
| | Project Title:
| Lowering the Freezing Point of Water for Ice Cream
| | Description:
| My project is about what additive freezes water the fastest.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- US Metric Association: Award of Merit
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| JP15
| Antariksha Sharma
| | Project Title:
| Solar Powered Driveway Mat to Melt Ice
| | Description:
| For my project, I’m building a driveway mat that is powered by a solar panel to melt ice and snow.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Asha Sharma
| | School:
| Maharishi Sch., Fairfield
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Class I, Junior Physical
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
- Cedar Rapids Audubon Society: Outstanding Achievement
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| JP16
| Sujan Vijayraj Shadrak
| | Project Title:
| Analysis of different Thermo Electric Coolers(TEC) to develop a personal wearable cooler
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about how a thermoelectric cooler can be used as a wearable cooler. I analyzed various
TEC-127 series and identified the best TEC that helps to cool the entire body quickly.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Anita Christina
| | School:
| Oak Ridge MS, Marion
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Class I, Junior Physical
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
- Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club / Collins Amateur Radio Club: Outstanding Achievement
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| JP17
| Eva Denning
| | Project Title:
| What Ingredients Gets Stains Out?
| | Description:
| I am testing which ingredients may remove stains out of carpets.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JP18
| Kat DiPrima
| | Project Title:
| Freezing Liquids
| | Description:
| I am testing the different freezing temperatures of different liquids
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JP19
| Elizabeth Griffin
| | Project Title:
| Does Color Matter
| | Description:
| To see if different pigments in candle wax affects the duration of burning
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JP20
| Ellie Hellman
| | Project Title:
| It’s Getting Hot in Here
| | Description:
| Studying the Effects of increased CO2 on Global Warming
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Physical
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| JP21
| Jack Hellman
| | Project Title:
| Shooting for the Stars
| | Description:
| The effects of hydrogen peroxide on reactions.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
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| JP22
| Gavin Peitz
| | Project Title:
| Wood, Aluminum or Composite?
| | Description:
| I am testing the differences in these 3 substances.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JP23
| Caleb Rea
| | Project Title:
| Egg-actly, What Will Happen?
| | Description:
| I am testing the results of what occurs when eggs are placed in different solutions for buoyancy.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JP24
| Tanner Williams
| | Project Title:
| The Rings of Saturn
| | Description:
| I am trying to figure out the comparison of the different rings in the planet Saturn.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JP25
| Kenan Sljivo
| | Project Title:
| Europa’s Orbit
| | Description:
| Leading up to research, my personal interest in astrophysics helped motivate the rest of the project.My interest in the field helped this project and helped provide a stable ground for my knowledge which helped establish my motivation for this project. Europa, one of NASA’s targets for traversing as it has the highest probability of life beneath its icy ocean (All the ingredients for life can be found in Europa’s ocean environments). Our project is imperative to this because it calculates the orbital trajectory and can help answer questions such as: When does Europa’s interior flex? When will Europa be in ideal conditions for a launch? When does Europa heat up/cool down? The calculations we partook in solving helps vital questions before the journey to Europa. No current space organization provides outward answers to the research question we posed. Not only that, but NASA has not launched an open-source project for anything related to Europa, this ascertained as the second reason this project was needed, people around the world obtain the ability to revise, edit, and give feedback on our project. Our project was needed research as it answers one question humans have been asking since the dawn of time; are we alone.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Angela Hewitt
| | School:
| Hoover MS, Waterloo
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Physical
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| JT01
| Ivy Smith & Jovan Rule
| | Project Title:
| How Does a Chicken Breathe in its Shell?
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about figuring out how animals can breather through their shells to survive.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Menke
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JT02
| Makenah Cox & Ashton Putnam
| | Project Title:
| Growth of Maskteria
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about the growth of bacteria on different masks type over a period of time from wearing them.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Jansen Menke
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Junior Teams
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| JT03
| Brody Moeller & Ward Fraise
| | Project Title:
| Which Disinfectant Will Clean a Farrowing Crate the Best? Phase 2
| | Description:
| We wanted to see if we could keep the farrowing crates for our piglets cleaner using a spray or wipes (both Clorox). It would be cheaper to use the spray. We measured the amount of bacteria growth after the crates were treated.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Nadine Weirather
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JT04
| Adriana Rippenkroeger & Isabella Rooney
| | Project Title:
| Most bacteria
| | Description:
| Which surface has the most bacteria.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
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| JT05
| Maren Doty & Kodi Moeller
| | Project Title:
| Baby Put Your Temp Probes On
| | Description:
| In our project we tested to see how much the temperature and weather conditions affected bats in a certain location.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Class I, Junior Teams
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
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| JT06
| Ostyn Moore & Bo Herdrich
| | Project Title:
| Organic vs. Inorganic
| | Description:
| We are testing the growth of organic and inorganic soybeans.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Amanda Schiller
| | School:
| Central Lee MS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Class I, Junior Teams
- Broadcom Masters: Outstanding Achievement
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| JT07
| Peyton Howard & Elijah Kline
| | Project Title:
| This Gas is Heavy
| | Description:
| We are investigating how Fire Extinguishers work.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JT08
| Corbin Moeller & Max Kruse
| | Project Title:
| Does Clutch Matter?
| | Description:
| We are investigating which dirt bike goes farther
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JT09
| Lucy Steffensmeier & Brooklyn Todd
| | Project Title:
| Glaciers
| | Description:
| Our project is to investigate the melting of glaciers.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JT10
| Delaney Ruhl & Kyndra Ryland
| | Project Title:
| Who Cut the Cheese?
| | Description:
| Our project is seeing how long you can leave cheese out of the fridge and it still be ok to eat.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk MS, Keokuk
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| JT11
| Vidya Kumar & Willa Jackson
| | Project Title:
| How Household Liquids and Runoff Water Affect Plant Growth
| | Description:
| To understand the potential impact of contaminated water on plant growth, we studied how common household liquids affect the growth of bush beans.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ann Creasey
| | School:
| Willowwind, Iowa City
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| JT12
| Sara Boeding & Kara Lake
| | Project Title:
| Honey Bees
| | Description:
| We are describing how Queen Bees are created and we are testing the taste of different varieties of honey.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JT13
| Megan Holtkamp & Adalyn Kruse
| | Project Title:
| Re-Think Your Drink
| | Description:
| We are investigating how much sugar is in our drinks
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
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| JT14
| Luke Wessel & Isaac Burlage
| | Project Title:
| Comparative Analysis of Meat Quality in Bos Taurus Implanted With Revelar-XS and Revelar-S Growth Stimulants
| | Description:
| Artificial growth hormones (implants) are used to stimulate growth rates in cattle more efficiently over a shorter period of time. By doing this it will help farmers produce a larger quantity of beef products with less cattle. This interest in this study came from two local Angus cattle farms that use the different growth stimulants. After assessing the differences of herds, feed types, and living conditions, the different versions of slow release and extended release implants still needed to be evaluated. The goal of this experimentation was to determine which growth stimulant is more efficient on large herd cattle production. After data was analyzed from family farms, Revalor-XS a 200 day growth stimulant and Revalor-S a 130 day growth stimulant were chosen to compare.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Junior Teams
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| SB01
| Nadeen Mohammed
| | Project Title:
| A comparison study of trends in COVID-19 cases by income levels.
| | Description:
| This is a comparison study of Covid-19 cases by income levels to look for trends in different geographical areas in the United States. In an incredibly short period, Covid-19 has changed several aspects of our lives. Many people have lost their jobs, which led to a drop in household income. Covid-19 cases are rapidly increasing around the United States with over 27 million cases making the United States the leading country with Covid-19 cases.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Carolyn Walling
| | School:
| West HS, Iowa City
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| SB02
| Fernanda Perez Barrera
| | Project Title:
| How does MSG affect Daphnia Magna heartbeats
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about how MSG affects the heart rate of Daphnia Magna.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Carolyn Walling
| | School:
| West HS, Iowa City
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| SB03
| Saara Engineer
| | Project Title:
| MAO-B inhibitors in cigarettes: Understanding the possible neuroprotective link between smoking and Parkinson’s Disease.
| | Description:
| My topic is about studying the inverse relationship between smoking and Parkinson’s Disease, and understanding what effect it has. I have investigated the different components of cigarette that might be responsible for this neuroprotective effect. In this paper, I have talked about how some components of cigarette smoke might be MAO inhibitors.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Carolyn Walling
| | School:
| West HS, Iowa City
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| SB04
| Shreya Khullar
| | Project Title:
| Dendrochronological Data Analysis to Measure Climate Sensitivity and to Develop Paleoclimate Reconstructions
| | Description:
| In this study, I used tree rings as a climate proxy to measure the correlation between precipitation and the tree ring growth index (trsgi). Through this, I am able to measure climate sensitivity within species of trees (in this study, White Oak) to different environmental factors and extrapolate the data to create reconstructions. Climate reconstructions allow us to study paleoclimates and predict past precipitation values, allowing for more accurate climate change and tree growth predictions in the future.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Carolyn Walling
| | School:
| West HS, Iowa City
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- American Meteorological Society: Outstanding Achievement
- Mu Alpha Theta: Outstanding Achievement
- NASA Earth System Science Award: Outstanding Achievement
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Outstanding Achievement
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| SB05
| Jonathan Bryant
| | Project Title:
| Best water for Glycine Max
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about what the best water for soybean plants.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
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| SB06
| Nathan Chen
| | Project Title:
| Miscanthus: A Fertilizer Recycling Plant
| | Description:
| Miscanthus, a tall C4 grass, has a deep root system capable of taking up large amounts of nutrients. It efficiently absorbs nutrients such as Nitrogen and Phosphorus, those of which appear in fertilizers. Its unique capability to absorb large amounts of fertilizer chemicals proposes a new question of if it can become fertilizer itself.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Carolyn Walling
| | School:
| West HS, Iowa City
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
- Cedar Rapids Audubon Society: Outstanding Achievement
- Stockholm Jr. Water Prize: Outstanding Achievement
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
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| SB07
| Grace Helle
| | Project Title:
| Organic and Traditionally Grown Helianthus Annuus Seeds as a Protein Supplement for Grain Based Rations
| | Description:
| This project examines how sunflower seeds in organic and traditionally grown forms can be used in mixed grain based protein rations. The objective of this project is to detect what percentages of each protein ration and what type of seed would be best used in different types of livestock production.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
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| SB08
| Trista Schmidt
| | Project Title:
| Insight and Application of Fragranced Products in the Public Sector
| | Description:
| An online survey was completed to assess people’s knowledge of fragranced products, their ingredients, and possible health effects.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
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| SB09
| Ellie Recker
| | Project Title:
| Influence of Fertilizer Placement on Root Parameters in Phaseolus Vulgaris
| | Description:
| My exhibit involved placing fertilizer in three different locations to see how it affects root growth on green beans. Six plant growth watchers were purchased and 5 green beans were planted in each with compost. Two plant watchers had deep fertilizer, 2 had top fertilizer and 2 had no fertilizer. Each grow watcher was watered equally every day and placed under a grow light. The grow watchers were monitored every day to see which placement produced the most amount of roots, longest length of roots and which was most effective to the roots.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- Association for Women Geoscientists: Outstanding Achievement
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| SB10
| Jasmyn Hoeger
| | Project Title:
| Novel Mammalian Fibroblast Cell Culture Media Technique for Ultraviolet Cell Reduction
| | Description:
| The goal of this investigation was to determine if ultraviolet radiation would effectively halt mitosis of horn producing cells. Healthy horn producing cells had not been grown in a lab, only sarcoma ones. A novel media and culturing methodology was required to be developed for this investigation. Once the novel media and methodology was developed the cells were treated with ultraviolet radiation.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Senior Champion
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
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| SB11
| Addisyn Burlage
| | Project Title:
| Photosynthetic Abatement Utilizing Acetate and Hydrophobic Films to Inhibit Weeds
| | Description:
| Bean and weed plants/seeds were covered with acetate and hydrophobic films of varying transmittance and observed for growth. ELA and ImageJ apps were used to access the leaf areas. Statistical analysis was completed for this data. Oxygen and Carbon dioxide levels in an enclosed container were evaluted.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
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- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
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| SB12
| Tessa Tauke
| | Project Title:
| Juglans nigra Toxicity in Relation to Germination and RGB Analysis of Plant Tissues
| | Description:
| This study evaluated the effects of Black Walnut’s leaf, husk, bark, and nut on germination in tomato and bean plants. The carbon dioxide emissions were measured from germinating beans. Tomato plants were grown in regular conditions and injected with walnut oil. RGB analysis and observation of plants were recorded.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
|
| SB13
| Brittney Kelly
| | Project Title:
| Paper vs. Screen: Memory and Accuracy
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the different affects of paper and screen on memory and accuracy.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
- American Psychological Association: Outstanding Achievement
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
|
| SB14
| Ruba Ahmed-Abdelmutalab
| | Project Title:
| Is Double-Masking More Effective? A Study of Particle Diffusion Using a CLEAR-CAICE Particle Counter
| | Description:
| Ever since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been much confusion surrounding the ultimate type of facial PPE advised for public use. This study tests the effectiveness of the most commonly used masks including the two-layered cotton masks, disposable surgical-like masks, face shields, and, the most recently popularized, double masks. The practice of double masking generally involves the use of both a two-layered cotton mask and a disposable mask. However, does twice the masks amount to twice the protection? Is the difference between a single mask and a double mask really as stark as it’s thought to be? This experiment utilizes a CLEAR-CAICE particle counter to quantify the amount of particles that creep through a mask layer using light scattering in order to determine which mask most effectively blocks the emission of particles from a person while speaking.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Carolyn Walling
| | School:
| West HS, Iowa City
|
| SB15T
| Kayde Martin & Anna Hinton
| | Project Title:
| The Importance of Mussels on Aquatic Ecosystems
| | Description:
| We set up two fish tanks and each consisted of a variety of aquatic organisms. One tank had mussels in it and the other tanks did not. We tested to see which one had the cleanest water in the end.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student (Anna)
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student (Kayde)
|
| SB16
| Abbie Haage
| | Project Title:
| Blood Pressure Devices: Manual vs Digital
| | Description:
| In this experiment I test the accuracy of manual and digital blood pressure cuffs.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 6th Year Student
|
| SB17
| Chloe Ruhl
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Blue Light on the Population of Unicellular Organisms
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about how blue light effects the population of unicellular organisms.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SB18
| Claire Wills
| | Project Title:
| Algae Biofuel Engineering, Fuel Of the Future, Sustainable Biofuels from Algae Phase III
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about the production of bio hydrogen from Lemna minor L.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller Haynes
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 7th Year Student
|
| SB19
| Jack Blint
| | Project Title:
| Altering The Genetic Make-Up of E. coli
| | Description:
| My project looked at different methods of changing the genetic make up of E. coli.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| SB20
| John Stinson
| | Project Title:
| Morality vs. Planned Behavior
| | Description:
| I tested to see which population based their moral judgements on basis of male vs. female and age range.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Ernest Schiller
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| SB21T
| Leah Thier & Drew Thier
| | Project Title:
| Persistence in Diabrotica Populations in Correlation with Soil Type and Pesticide Application
| | Description:
| This research examined the effectiveness of pest management options for Diabrotica (Western and Northern Corn Rootworm - WCR and NCR). Eighteen test plots located in Northeast Iowa within a forty mile radius were assessed for soil type. Plots were evaluated every seven days for adult WCR/NCR beetles as assessed by sticky traps and observed for larval lodging damage. Soil type for each area was determined and compared with trap results.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
|
| SB22
| Siri Pothula
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Simultaneous and Sequential T2 and T4 Phage Application on the Growth of E. coli
| | Description:
| My project is about how applying bacteriophages to E. coli in different patterns affects the bacteria’s growth rate.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Scott Wellnitz
| | School:
| Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SB23
| Laura Mehmert
| | Project Title:
| Root Nodule Production Rates Based on Fertilizer Application Practices on Glycine max
| | Description:
| The objective of my project is to determine if the amount of fertilizer applied to an agricultural field is correlated to the quantity of root nodules on plants. To investigate this objective, farms will be tested throughout an area with different fertilization application practices.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Holy Trinity, Ft Madison
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SB24
| Brianna Gruntmeir
| | Project Title:
| The Affects of Artificial Sweeteners on the Weight of Mus musculus
| | Description:
| My exhibit it about testing artificial and natural sweeteners on Mus musculus to determine which has a larger negative impact on weight
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller Haynes
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 7th Year Student
|
| SB25
| Meena Ramadugu
| | Project Title:
| Comparison of Nickel Chelator to Current Triple Antibiotic Therapy to Treat Helicobactor pylori Infection
| | Description:
| My exhibit compares the current standard antibiotics used to treat H. pylori to nickel chelator therapy.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Praveena Madhavaram
| | School:
| Kennedy HS, Cedar Rapids
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Senior Champion
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
- Society for In Vitro Biology: Outstanding Achievement
- US Agency for International Development: Science Champion
- Yale Science & Engineering Association: Most Outstanding Exhibit
|
| SB26
| Olivia Mensen
| | Project Title:
| Correlation of Food Security and Agricultural Diversity
| | Description:
| This project evaluated parameters related to food security stressors and crises events around the world. Data from multiple work organizations compared individual food crosses information with agricultural production and diversity in order to understand food security issues.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
|
| SB27T
| Yeabtsega Taffesse & Sara Quevedo-Valls & Chloe Bryant
| | Project Title:
| The effectiveness of sanitizers on microorganisms
| | Description:
| In our project, we are testing the effectiveness of of easily accessible bacteria killers, like house disinfect, hand sanitizer, and a UVC light on a homemade bacteria. In our project, our variable is how much bacteria is killed, and we see this by comparing the picture of it before and after. By default, since not all of our bacteria grew, we chose to use the eight petri dishes with bacteria in set D to test on. We divided the petri dishes with bacteria into pairs and tested each product on two petri dishes, leaving one extra pair of bacteria for reference.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Asha Sharma
| | School:
| Maharishi Sch., Fairfield
|
| SB28
| Isabell Kruse
| | Project Title:
| Demographics Related to Frequency of Use and Discernment of Dairy Alternatives
| | Description:
| A study of demographics related to frequency of use and discernment of dairy alternatives was conducted via an online survey for people over the age of 18. The survey assessed various characteristics/demographics related to dairy and dairy alternatives. Results were analyzed using graphs and charts.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
|
| SB29
| Giavanni Stewart
| | Project Title:
| How Does Caffeine Affect Human Behavior? Using Drosophila Melanogaster as an Ideal Human Model
| | Description:
| For this project, I chose to work with Drosophila melanogaster, or fruit flies, as they are easily controlled, leading to accurate measurements in terms of the effects of melatonin. According to a recent study done by Aarhus University, fruit flies can be studied to understand many diseases found in humans and help scientists understand how certain medications will affect those diseases. Fruit flies and humans share approximately 75% of genes related to disease, so fruit flies are a great tool to understand how melatonin will affect humans. Melatonin is a hormone involved in helping one fall asleep, so many people often take melatonin supplements when they have difficulty falling asleep. Since fruit flies and humans share genes related to disease, fruit flies should have a similar reaction to melatonin supplement as a human would. So, in this project, I wanted to test the reaction of fruit flies to the exposure of melatonin to understand if taking the supplement would really help a human fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller Haynes
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
|
| SB30
| Emily Barnhardt
| | Project Title:
| Assisting the Diabetic; Testing Glucose in Foods
| | Description:
| Diabetics need a quick way to ingest glucose during hypoglycemia. Which fruit form is the best for episodes of hypoglycemia?
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller Haynes
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SB31
| Jacob Hohl
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Timed Lighting on the Nutritional Value of Brassica napus Pabularia: Microgreens vs. Leafy Greens
| | Description:
| Leafy greens are one of the most popular vegetables purchased at our family’s farm, however, over the past several years, microgreens have increasingly gained popularity in the plant industry and among consumers nationwide. Currently, we don’t grow any form of microgreens on our farm. My goal was to see at which stage of growth Red Russian Kale was the most nutritious; microgreen stage of Red Russian Kale or full mature stage of Baby Red Russian Kale. I experimented with Baby Red Russian Kale and microgreen Red Russian Kale because they are very popular leafy greens consumed by many Americans and are both considered as one of the most nutrient dense foods.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller Haynes
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SB32
| Mercedes Kirchner
| | Project Title:
| The Effect of Canis lupus familiaris Food on Canis lupus familiaris
| | Description:
| Canis lupus familiaris, or more well known as a dog, is a household pet that is loved by its owner. Dog food brands are known to have recalls because of harmful substances being in them. Because of this, I wanted to see how much bacteria some popular brands would cause my dog’s mouth to grow. I chose the brands Gravy Train, Blue Buffalo, Iams, and Purina. I chose these brands because they are either brands that I would feed my dog, or widely known brands that many dog owners feed to their dogs.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller Haynes
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SB34
| Sidney Gruntmeir
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Escherichia Coli on Water Quality and Filtration
| | Description:
| In order to determine the amount of E. coli levels that a clam can filter I tested the E. coli levels in the water after having samples of E. coli added to a 5 gallon bucket of water. I placed 2 clams in a sanitary 5 gallon bucket of water without sand E. coli for a control, I then removed the clam from the bucket after 4 hours. I tested the water for E. coli every hour. After the control was finished I started my testing, I started by adding 1 clam to a sanitary 5 gallon bucket of water. After 1 hour I added 2 mL of E. coli to the bucket and tested the water’s E. coli levels. My research will determine if mussels filtration for E. coli.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller Haynes
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
- Stockholm Jr. Water Prize: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SB35
| Paisley Grafton
| | Project Title:
| Is water quality affected by Elliptio Complanata?
| | Description:
| Do freshwater mussels show a major difference in levels of turbidity, pH levels, as well as oxygen levels? I hypothesized that the clams will show a larger level of difference in the tank with sand compared to mud.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller Haynes
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
|
| SB37T
| Steiger Manson & Faith Maue
| | Project Title:
| The Effects of Pesticides and Herbicides on Earthworm Mass and Mortality
| | Description:
| In this project, earthworms were grown in soil in three different common pesticides and herbicides in soil under controlled conditions. The mass and mortality was measured over time.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| DeEtta Andersen
| | School:
| Center Point Urbana HS, Center Point
|
| SB38
| Andrew Wendel
| | Project Title:
| Glucose extraction from Switchgrass
| | Description:
| In this study, switchgrass was treated with cellulase and a pre-treatment of sodium hydroxide in two temperatures to determine the amount of glucose that could be extracted. This process is a preliminary step in the production of ethanol and is necessary research to understand the best ways to access the energy in this alternative fuel
| | Adult Sponsor:
| DeEtta Andersen
| | School:
| Center Point Urbana HS, Center Point
|
| SB39T
| Ben Heiderscheit & Levi Mensen
| | Project Title:
| A Quantitative Analysis of Aerosols Emitted from Band Instruments with and without Bell Masks
| | Description:
| In this study, an aerosol particle counter measured the number of coarse and fine particles emitted from wind players playing with and without bell masks.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| DeEtta Andersen
| | School:
| Center Point Urbana HS, Center Point
|
| SB40T
| Luke Post & Shaelyn Hansen
| | Project Title:
| The Effect of Adding Rhizobium Bacteria to Martian Simulated Regolith in the Growth of Nutrient Dense Seedlings
| | Description:
| In this study, a Martian simulated regolith was used to grow 4 seedlings both with and without a rhizobium inoculant. The Martian simulant, developed by NASA and Jet Propulsion Lab, was purchased for this study. Seedlings were selected for their nutrient density and tolerance to drought conditions.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| DeEtta Andersen
| | School:
| Center Point Urbana HS, Center Point
|
| SB42
| Serenity Haynes
| | Project Title:
| Child Behavior with Moon Phases
| | Description:
| There have been many studies about child behavior and the moon cycle. Many people claim children’s behavior is worse on full moon days than any other days in the month. I am taking data for a month and keeping a record of how many times they are in timeout. I have divided daycare kids into two groups, boys and girls. I will then look up the moon cycle for the days I am taking data so see how well this information is accurate. I do not think children’s behavior depends on the cycle of the moon.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller Haynes
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 7th Year Student
|
| SB43
| Hadil El-Geneidy
| | Project Title:
| Which Fabric is Most Efficient in Blocking the Passage of Respiratory Droplets?
| | Description:
| My project assesses which fabric out of polyester, silk, linen, cotton, and polypropylene is most efficient in blocking the passage of respiratory droplets in an accessible method. This information can be used by the general public to help make more effective facial masks.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Scott Wellnitz
| | School:
| Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf
|
| SP01T
| Jiberle Ahmed Mustefa & Bahaaaldin Mohammed
| | Project Title:
| The Nightmare Catcher
| | Description:
| Our device displays the capabilities of modern biotechnology. The Nightmare catcher takes in biological information from the wearer, and displays the information for others to see or sounds an alarm to wake the wearer up from potential nightmares.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Carolyn Walling
| | School:
| West HS, Iowa City
| | Awards:
|
- Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club / Collins Amateur Radio Club: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SP02T
| Greenlee Adney & Reagan Stock
| | Project Title:
| What is the real problem in Cedar Rapids water systems? A study of phosphates, nitrates, and other pollutants.
| | Description:
| Our project is studying the real problem in Cedar Rapids water systems. With a focus on phosphates, nitrates, and other pollutants.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Mallory Wills
| | School:
| Washington HS, Cedar Rapids
| | Awards:
|
- Stockholm Jr. Water Prize: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SP03T
| William Potratz & Reese Campbell
| | Project Title:
| The Cleanest Snow
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about testing snow from various areas and seeing which snow is the cleanest snow by checking for particles in the snow.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
|
| SP04
| Joe Schneider
| | Project Title:
| Environmental Exposure Impacts on Monoammonium Phosphate Wood Treatments Phase II
| | Description:
| Pinewood was treated with monoammonium phosphate (MAP) to prevent it from starting on fire. MAP was mixed with water, polyurethane, water-based polyurethane, and Polycrylic in ratios of 1: 4, 1:20, 0:1 MAP to liquid. Each different trial was placed outside, inside a shed, and indoors/climate-controlled areas. The trials were left at their locations for 5 months then collected for burn tests. The data collected and analyzed to look at the time it took to ignite and the time it was on fire when the flame was taken away.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class II, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
- ASM Materials Education Foundation: Outstanding Exhibit in Materials Science
|
| SP05T
| John Paul Grebner & Jake Hoefler
| | Project Title:
| Carbon Dioxide Emission and Dynamometer Assessment for Gasoline, Diesel, and Diesel with DEF Engines
| | Description:
| Our exhibit is about the carbon dioxide emissions given off by different types of engines under various operating conditions.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Honorable Mention, Senior
- American Meteorological Society: Outstanding Achievement
|
| SP06
| Spencer Rea
| | Project Title:
| Economical and Functional Attributes of 3D Printed and Metal Assistive Devices
| | Description:
| Creating two assistive devices one created of metal and the other 3D printed. Then the two devices were compared for their economical attributes, functionality, and mass.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
|
| SP07
| Olivia Rule
| | Project Title:
| Trajectory Over Distance, Phase III
| | Description:
| Testing to see how far a bullet drops after variety of guns are shot at multiple distances.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Arie Schiller
| | School:
| Keokuk HS, Keokuk
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 4th Year Student
|
| SP08
| Style Haeffner
| | Project Title:
| Can Mound Structures of Ancient Civilizations be Determined by Using Structure from Motion Drone Technology
| | Description:
| The purpose of this study is to determine whether 3-D image models made by structure from motion technology can be used to determine if a burial mound was an effigy mound or not.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville Jr-Sr HS, Danville
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 7th Year Student
|
| SP09
| Carlea Beckman
| | Project Title:
| A Comparative Study on Cation Exchange Capacity of Soils with Different Fertilizer Application Practices
| | Description:
| The objective of my project os to observe differences in soils with different fertilizer application methods to determine how much soil nutrients the soil is capable of retaining.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Gail Kunch
| | School:
| Danville Jr-Sr HS, Danville
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
|
| SP10
| Lauren Cherne
| | Project Title:
| Soil Quality Analysis of Glyphosate Alternatives
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about alternatives solutions for weed control compared to glyphosate.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
|
| SP11
| Libby Knipper
| | Project Title:
| Efficacy of Antimicrobial Polylactic Acid Plastic Food Storage Films
| | Description:
| My project is about antimicrobial plastic food storage films.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
|
| SP12
| Evelyn Sadler
| | Project Title:
| Impacts of pH, Temperature, and Moisture Content on Compostable Silverware Degradation Rates
| | Description:
| This research consisted of multiple trials in controlled conditions assessing decomposition methods for cornstarch, CPLA, and bamboo compostable forks. Conditions included varied pH values as well as different soil conditions: high and low temperature, high and low moisture, and control.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
- Inspiring Excellence: Alan B. Adams Meritorious Achievement
- Ricoh Corporation: Ricoh Sustainable Development
|
| SP13
| Shristi Sharma
| | Project Title:
| Phase II: Predicting Early Onset Alzheimer’s With Wearable Technology
| | Description:
| Design, development, and testing of a Fitbit app to predict Alzheimer’s Disease up to 15 years before clinical diagnosis using digital biomarkers.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Asha Sharma
| | School:
| Maharishi Sch., Fairfield
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Class I, Senior
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 5th Year Student
- Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers: Outstanding Achievement
- US Navy and Marine Corps: Naval Science
|
| SP14
| Tyler Salrin
| | Project Title:
| Design of Raman Spectrometer for Analysis of Graphitized Sucrose on Silicon Dioxide
| | Description:
| An attempt will be made in this research to design and create a Raman spectrometer to detect the presence of graphene. This research will be focused on testing a catalytic graphitization process for coating graphene on silicon dioxide. The main goal will be to gain an increased understanding of how Raman spectroscopy works and if graphene will be detected on silicon dioxide.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Cheryl Kluesner
| | School:
| Beckman Cath HS, Dyersville
| | Awards:
|
|
| SP15
| Pranav Chepyala
| | Project Title:
| Effect of Gastric pH on Oral Thyroid Medication
| | Description:
| My exhibit is about drug interactions with Levothyroxine medication.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Pavan Chepyala
| | School:
| LinnMar HS, Marion
| | Awards:
|
|
| SP16
| Dakota Johnson
| | Project Title:
| Shrinkage in Concrete Repair Materials
| | Description:
| In this project, three concrete repair systems were used to fill in a pre-made concrete form with cracks. The amount of shrinkage of each repair system was measured with a micrometer over time.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| DeEtta Andersen
| | School:
| Center Point Urbana HS, Center Point
|
| SP17
| Emmy Liu
| | Project Title:
| How well do different substances diffuse through semipermeable membranes?
| | Description:
| Semipermeable membranes are found throughout the anatomy of all organisms. Semipermeable membranes allow for the controlled movement of substances such as water and various solvents. Different solvents diffuse through semipermeable membranes at different speeds, and these speeds can impact the concentration of certain substances across membranes. I will be testing solutions containing varying ratios of water to salt or sugar. I hypothesize that the sugar solution will diffuse more freely than the salt solution because sugar dissolves more thoroughly in water.
| | Adult Sponsor:
| Alicia Schiller Haynes
| | School:
| Central Lee HS, Donnellson
| | Awards:
|
- EISEF: Participation Achievement Award: 6th Year Student
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