Student from across the community showcased their scientific expertise as they wowed the judges and spectators with impressive projects.
"Science Fair, like science itself, is a process...not an end result. Science projects are all about learning something new through exploration and testing ideas," shared Rod Kennedy, Science Fair Coordinator. "Science fair is about perseverance, curiosity, and going beyond what others have done in the past. We had a great year, and we'd love to see more NCSD Middle and High School students participate in the future."
Science Fair participants can compete in various categories that best suit their interests. District categories include Computers & Mathematics, Consumer Science, Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Regional categories include Animal & Plant Science, Behavioral & Social Science, Biochemistry / Cellular & Molecular Biology / Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, Biomedical & Health Sciences/Biomedical Engineering/Translational Medical Sciences, Chemistry / Energy: Chemical, Earth & Environmental Sciences / Environmental Engineering, Mathematics, Microbiology, and Physics & Astronomy.
Each District participant received “Progressing,” “Proficient,” or “Advanced Proficient” certificates along with the judges’ critiques.
CONGRATULATIONS to each of the student participants on the exceptional research, dedicated investigation, and diligent efforts put into your projects.
District Science Fair Results
Consumer Science
Michael Anderson, Fort Caspar Academy, Advanced Proficient, Wolff Award Winner
Kenzie Hugget, Verda James Elementary, Progressing
Liz McCarty, Oregon Trail Elementary, Progressing
Piper Wolf, Oregon Trail Elementary, Proficient
Earth Science
Maria Gavino, Verda James Elementary, Progressing
Cambre Shanor, Verda James Elementary, Progressing
Brecken Steffenhagen, Fort Caspar Academy, Progressing
Life Science
Cordelia Bovee, Oregon Trail Elementary, Progressing
Zander Carlson, Verda James Elementary, Proficient
Machaesa Knoepfle, Fort Caspar Academy, Advanced Proficient
Connor Okes, Fort Caspar Academy, Advanced Proficient
Madelynn Tippit, Fort Caspar Academy, Advanced Proficient
Addison Youmans, Crest Hill Elementary, Proficient
Physical Science
Jack Ballew, Verda James Elementary, Proficient
Alice Bingle-Davis, Verda James Elementary, Progressing
Anika Brown, Fort Caspar Academy, Proficient
Matthew Fox, Fort Caspar Academy, Proficient
Lillian Martin, St, Anthony's, Advanced Proficient, NCEA Award Winner
Greyson Ratliff, Crest Hill Elementary, Proficient
Lyla Rodriguez, Crest Hill Elementary, Progressing
Madison Stephenson, Verda James Elementary, Proficient
Brody Vang, Fort Caspar Academy, Advanced Proficient
Charles E. "Chuck" Wolff Memorial Award
The Charles E. "Chuck" Wolff Memorial Award is chosen from all District Best of Show recipients and presented to the outstanding elementary science student. Charles E. Wolff was a former Science Fair judge and uranium executive. A traveling plaque hands in the school in which the student is attending.
Central Region Science Fair Results
Animal & Plant Science
Leah Malody, CY Middle School, 1st Place
Chemistry/Energy: Chemical
Konrad Smith, St. Anthony's, 1st Place
Charlotte Buckner, CY Middle School, 2nd Place
Jack Huss, CY Middle School, 3rd Place
Earth & Environmental Sciences/Environmental Engineering
Paul Joubran, St. Anthony's, 1st Place
Engineering Mechanics/Materials Science/Energy: Physical
Charlie McGinley, CY Middle School, 1st Place, Duraline Award Winner
Zach Schrader, CY Middle School, 2nd Place
Hayden Moller, Wy Connections, 3rd Place
Physics & Astronomy
Stephanie Produit, CY Middle School, 1st Place