The Pikes Peak Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PPRSEF) took place over the weekend, and EMS was extremely well represented. The fair had 70 total participants, which is 50% larger than last year's fair. Eagleview had more students at the fair than any other participating school, thanks largely to our amazing teachers (Jenine Winslow, Victoria Wise, and Elizabeth Busler) who guided students through this process during their LAB classes at each grade level.
Digital displays of many of the students' projects can be viewed on PPRSEF's Showcase Website.
Three out of the four fair categories were won by EMS students. Lucia Montello placed first in the Junior Physical Sciences category. Amber Kent placed first in the Junior Engineering, Math, and Computer Sciences category. Cameron Kempisty placed first in the Junior Earth and Environmental Sciences category.
The overall 2nd place grand prize was won by Amber Kent for her project "Cool Running: Using A Peltier to Prevent Heat Stroke".
The grand prize--1st place overall for the entire fair--was won by Cameron Kempisty for her project "To Grow or Not to Grow: Testing Biomass-Based Materials for a Greener World".
EMS brought home over $2,000 in cash prizes, and the PPRSEF traveling trophy will be housed at EMS until next year's fair.
As a result of their stellar performances, Cameron Kempisty, Amber Kent, and Lucia Montello will be moving on to compete at the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair in April.
All EMS projects are listed below. Congratulations to everyone who participated!
6th Grade
Emma Cole "Plants and the Buildup of Greenhouse Gasses"
Special Award from the Environmental Protection Agency
Wyatt Deaver "Where Are the Most Germs in Your House?"
Tim Guijt "Measuring Electrolytes: Which Drink Comes Out on Top?"
4th Place Junior Life Sciences
Amber Kent "Cool Running: A Heat Stroke's Downfall // Using a Peltier to Prevent Heat Stroke"
2nd Place Overall (Grand Prize Runner Up)
1st Place Junior Engineering Math & Computer Science
2nd Place Auria
NDIA STEM Award
National Society for Professional Engineers
Department of Defense STEM Leadership Award
Lemelson Early Inventor Prize
Society for Women Engineers Special Award
ThermoFisher Junior Innovator
US Air Force Award
Maddie Matisek "Light Up with the Wind!"
US Navy Science Award
Lucia Montello "Snow Force"
1st Place Junior Physical Science
Peak STEM Academy Award
Patent and Trademark Office Society Award
Aiden Nelson "Soccer: Geometry of Goal Scoring"
Crosson Family Award
Connor Reed "Do You Kiss Your Mother With That Mouth?"
US Navy Science Award
Eleanor Ruccius "Bouncing Balls Energy"
7th Grade
Cameron Kempisty "To Grow or Not to Grow: Testing Biomass Based Materials for a Greener World"
1st Place Overall (Grand Prize Winner)
1st Place Junior Earth and Environmental Science
El Paso County Conservation District's Cultivator Award
American Association of University Women Award
Colorado Chapter of Soil & Water Conservation Society Award
Special Award from the Environmental Protection Agency
NASA Earth Systems Science Award
ThermoFisher Junior Innovator
Sierra Winslow "Revive Kundiawa: Harvesting Rain for Smarter water solution!"
Cool Science's Coolest Technical Presentation Award
Broadcom's Coding with Commitment Award
Flagline.com's Young Scientist Award
Old Town Bike Shop Award
Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission Award
US Air Force Award
6th Place Junior Engineering Math & Computer Science
8th Grade
Sophia Ellington "Biospheres in Minature"
Special Award from the Environmental Protection Agency