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CT Students Recognized for Sustainable Science Fair Projects at 63rd Connecticut Science Fair
March 23, 2011
The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund honored six middle school and high school finalists for their innovative science fair projects identifying sustainable processes, products and technologies to help protect the environment for future generations. More than 500 middle and high school students designed and presented science projects during the week-long Connecticut Science Fair held at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn."The sustainable project entries submitted at this year's fair were impressive and cutting-edge ideas," said Richard W. Steeves, Energy Efficiency Board Chairperson. "From a bladeless wind turbine created by applying the principles of Nicholas Tesla to the creation of a composite clay polymer sponge for cleaning up fuel oil spills, the students showcased that ingenuity and academic talent are still in the American classroom and that tomorrow's leaders are well-equipped to handle global challenges."
Members of the Energy Efficiency Board, The Connecticut Light & Power Company (CL&P) and The United Illuminating Company (UI) served as judges for the Sustainable Resources & Practices and Future Sustainability categories. The finalists were announced at an awards ceremony on Saturday, March 19th attended by Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy.
The 2011 winners are: Sustainable Resources & Practices (Middle School): FIRST PLACE: Deanna L. Guiliani, Woodstock Middle School in Woodstock. Project: What are the effects of pH and temperature on the efficiency of ethanol production from biomass? $200 Cash Award & Trophy; SECOND PLACE: Eric Smith, The Montessori Middle School in Norwalk. Project: Airlift Water Pumping. $300 Cash Award & Trophy; THIRD PLACE: Maura Oei, Oei Homeschool in Hebron. Project: Prototype Design of an Electricity Generating Shoe Utilizing a Pumped Air Turbine. $500 Cash Award & Trophy.
Future Sustainability (High School): FIRST PLACE: Theresa Oei, East Catholic High School in Manchester. Project: Development of a Composite Clay Polymer Sponge for Remediation of Oil Contaminated Water. $800 Cash Award and All-Expenses Paid Trip to I-SWEEP 2010, the International Sustainable World Project Olympiad to be held in Houston, TX in May 2011; SECOND PLACE: Bridget Oei, East Catholic High School in Manchester. Project: Applying the Principles of the Tesla Engine to Design and Construct a Prototype of a Bladeless Wind Turbine. $500 Cash Award and All-Expenses Paid Trip to I-SWEEP 2010, the International Sustainable World Project Olympiad to be held in Houston, TX in May 2011; THIRD PLACE: Kyle Ryan, Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield. Project: Autonomous Kite Wind Generator to Capture Troposphere Winds. $300 Cash Award & Trophy.
For more information and photos visit www.eesmarts.com/resources and click on "CT Science Fair".
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