2013 Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair Winners
Behavioral and Social Science
Paws-ing to Read (A Second Year Study) Comparing the Effectiveness of Reading Aloud to a Therapy Dog vs. An Adult Mentor on the Reading Fluency of 2nd Grade Students Based on Gender and Reading Level – Hannah Keller, Davidsen Middle
A Study of the Influence of Bribery on an Adolescent’s Performance on Cognitive Tasks – Max Weiner, Hillel
Biochemistry
Comparative Study of Protein Content and Monosaccharide Presence in Naturally Raised vs. Standard Raised Beef Livestock with Fodder from Natural vs. Standard Feed Lots – Benjamin Glow, Greco Middle
Proteomic Analysis of Light Chain Myosin in Fast Twitch and Slow Twitch Muscle in Fish of Various Feeding Strategies – Aidan McFarland, Durant High
*Four Cardiac Hormones are Novel Potent Inhibitors of the Canonical Wnt/Beta-Catenin Signal Transduction Pathway in Human Pancreatic, Colorectal, and Renal Cancers – Michelle Skelton, King High
Botany
Aquaponics vs. Hydroponics vs. Soil: Which Grows Ocimum basilicum Better? – Joshua McMurray, Hillel
Chemistry
Oh My, Poison Lead – Heta Patel, Bartels Middle
Creating Apple Juice from Two Common Enzymes – Rebecca Fate, Strawberry Crest High
Computers
*Home Brewed Physics Super Computing – Alejandro Robles, Middleton High
Earth and Planetary Science
Climate Change Fact or Fiction — A Model of The Effects of Varying Concentrations of CO2 in the Earth System – Sergio Batista, Memorial Middle
Engineering
Satellite Communications – Michael Cook, Stewart Middle
Smarter Irrigation for Water Sustainability – Kurt Christensen, King High
Environmental Sciences
Reducing Water Turbidity: The Green Way – Kishan Avaiya, Williams Middle
A Very Electromagnetic Caterpillar! – Samantha White, Adams Middle
The Concentrations of Enterococci in Response to Sediment Disturbance in Lake Carroll – Margaret Parrish, Chamberlain High
The Comparative Effectiveness of Ocimum basilicum, Beta vulgaris, and Lactuca sativa on the De-Nitrification Process in an Aquaponic System – Joshua Glow, King High
Electromagnetic Radiation Effects on Mosquito Anopheles spp. Behavior – Cesar Maeda, Wharton High
Mathematics
Testing the Theoretical Probability of Winning at Craps – Josh Baker, Gaither High
Medicine and Health
Hidden Sugar – Kurt Rodriguez, Liberty Middle
Determining the Best Protein Source for the Human Diet – Joshua Cockream, Strawberry Crest High
Natural Vitamin E Delta-Tocotrienol: A Promising Anticancer Drug for Human Pancreatic Cancer – Samra Kazim, Tampa Bay Technical High
Microbiology
The Effects of Nanoparticle Size on the Antibacterial Effects of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) on E. coli Bacteria – Elizabeth Corn, Davidsen Middle
Latex vs. Silicone: A study of the Bacteria Present on Well-Baby Pacifiers Before and After Being Cleaned Using Two Common Methods – Marlin Jacobson, Hillel
Physics and Astronomy
Magnets in Charge II – Colton Lewis, Saint Stephen Catholic School
Zoology
Why don't Ants like Cinnamon? – Isabel Augustine, Williams Middle
The Effect of Salinity on the Reproductive Behavior of Pomacea Canaliculata – Brynna McFarland, Tomlin Middle
*Denotes student that will compete in the Intel™ International Science and Engineering Fair.
Resource articles on STEM:
A Snapshot: The State of STEM in Florida By FCR STEM
Advocating STEM Education as a Gateway to Economic Opportunity By Patrick Riccards