Congratulations to our ECEF Upper School Science Fair 2024 winner, Olivia Huang (currently 8th grade), who was announced as the Top 30 Finalists in Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge on Sep. 18th, 2024!
Congratulations to our ECEF Upper School Science Fair 2024 winners, Benjamin Lau and Olivia Huang, who were awarded among the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge on Sep. 4th, 2024!
Ben won first place in Engineering and top 10% of the Bergen SciChallenge (held by Bergen County Academies in June). Olivia won first place in Chemistry and top 10% of the same fair.
Science Fair Winners:
1st place:
Vivienne Huang - “The Case for Casein: Is Casein a Better Biodegradable Material Than Plastic, PLA, or Paper?”
2nd place:
Olivia Huang -“Can Medications for Lactose Intolerance and Gastroesophageal Reflux Work Together to Increase Efficacy of Lactase?”
3rd place:
Benjamin Lau - “Designing a Plant-Based Biodegradable Absorbent for Cleaning Oil Spills.”
Honorable mentions:
Kayla Pietrocola - “Can AI Platforms and Original Writing be Distinguished?”
Eric Cui -“Are Solar Powered Desalinators Effective?”
Joelle Shyr - “ How Does the Amount of Coffee Grounds in Concrete Affect the Strength?”
Bradley Koo - “Do Different Types of Music Affect the Growth of a Plant?”
**Did you know?
- All participants of this science fair are eligible to compete in the Bergen SciChallenge, the science fair hosted by the Bergen County Academies.
- Projects awarded “Top 10% of the Fair” at the Bergen SciChallenge are invited to compete in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, (formerly called Broadcom MASTERS), the National Middle School Science Fair. From there, top finishers are awarded scholarships and travel to Washington, DC.
- The Bergen SciChallenge is one of only four fairs in NJ affiliated with The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, which is by invitation only.
- Upper School Previous Bergen SciChallenge Winners include:
1. Benjamin Lau: 1st Place, Engineering, 2024 & top 10% of fair
2. Kayla Pietrocola: 1st Place, Computer Science, 2024, & top 10% of fair
3. Olivia Huang: 1st Place, Chemistry, 2024, & top 10% of fair
4. Jayoon Lee: 2nd Place, Chemistry, 2024, & top 10%
5. Annabel Yoo: 2nd Place, Chemistry, 2024, & top 10%
6. Vivienne Huang: 1st Place, Environmental Science, 2024, Lemelson Early Innovator Award
7. Charles Kakkanatt - 1st Place, Biology, 2022- “Can meditation improve athletic performance?” [Invited to Broadcom MASTERS, top 10% of Fair]
8. Christopher Lau - 1st Place, Biology, 2022 –“ How does pH level in hydroponic systems affect mung bean growth?” [ Invited to Broadcom MASTERS, top 10% of Fair]
9. Claire Shi - 2nd Place, Environmental Science, 2022 – “Building with Mushroom Roots: Three-Point Flexural Test”
10. Lauren Kim - 3rd Place, Biology, 2022 – “What is the best technique for seed germination?”
11. Charles Kakkanatt - 2nd Place , Biology, 2021 – “Does meditation help decrease stress?”
12. Joanne Shyr - 2nd Place, Environmental Science, 2021 –“Sustainable Future: Bioplastic Durability Test”
Science Fair Winners:
1st place- Benjamin Lau - " Designing a Pedal Power Magnetic Induction Stove"
2nd place- Olivia Huang -" How do different solutions affect the growth of bean plants?"
3rd place-Christopher Lau - " The effects of non-circadian light cycles on the growth of hydroponic lettuce"
Honorable mentions:
Annabel Yoo -"Which berries absorb the most water?"
Eric Cui -"How does UV light affect bacteria?"
Charles Kakkanatt - "Performance vs. Perception: Determinants of Confidence and Persistence"
Jaehyun Ryu - "What is the most effective way to reduce static electricity?"
1st Place - Christopher Lau, How does pH level in hydroponic systems affect mung bean growth?
2nd Place - Claire Shi, Building with Mushroom Roots: Three-Point Flexural Test
3rd Place - Joanne Shyr, Could AI change the way we think about art and authenticity?
Honorable Mention - Charles Kakkanatt, Can Meditation help improve athletic performance?
Honorable Mention - Lauren Kim, What is the best technique for seed germination?
Honorable Mention - Jaehyun Ryu, Normal vinyl vs bubble wrap: Which is more effective to keep the house warm?
1st Place: Joanne Shyr
"Sustainable Future: Bioplastic Durability Test"
2nd Place: Andrea Chen
"Which hand has more germs on it? Dominant or non-dominant?"
3rd Place: Hannah Shin
"Which cleans best: Conventional, Natural, or Homemade Toothpaste?"
Honorable mentions:
Kimberley Jang - "Can Saliva Kill Germs?"
Charlie Kakkanatt - "Can meditation lower stress?"
Samuel Kim - "Are "Smart" Devices Safe?"
Top winners will go on to the Bergen SciChallenge, which is the next step on the way to the national Broadcom Masters.
Special Thanks to Ms. Lorenc, 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher, for making this event possible!
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