Congratulations to FCHS Regional Science Fair Winners
2nd place
Engineering Mechanics -The Effect of the Number of Blades on a Wind Turbine on the Amount of Watts Produced - Omer Do Santos and Andy Duong
Environmental Engineering - The effect of different windmill blades and speed of the wind on the amount of energy that can be generated – Zoe Bogan
3rd place
Biochemistry - The effect of the colored light on how bright the bioluminescence is produced – Kenny Nguyen and Kevin Nguyen
Cellular and Molecular Biology - The Effect of Different Catalase Concentrations on the Decomposition Rate of Hydrogen Peroxide – Jenny Tran and Melanie Vargas
Energy: Physical - The perfect angle of incidence for a solar panel – Duy Nguyen
Environmental Engineering - The Effect of Different Materials on the Amount of Motor Oil Absorbed – Amanda Chiem and Anh Quach
Materials Science - The effect of the material used for soundproofing on the absorption of sound – Minh Nguyen and Avinab Shrestha
Honorable Mention
Chemistry - The effect of different brands of laundry detergents on a t-shirt stain (ketchup) – Michael Messeh and Bruke Yimer Wolle
Earth and Environmental Sciences - The Effects of Water Filtration Using Natural Materials on Stream Water – Jenna Khieu and Jodi Tay
Earth and Environmental Sciences - Airborne Chemicals and Human Health: The Effect of Vaporized Oils on pH Solution - Hugo Liu and Ethan Maddox
Physics and Astronomy - The effect of wing sweep on the critical angle of attack of an airfoil – Erich Patterson
Plant Sciences - The Effect of Different Types of Water on the Growth of Aquatic Plants – Sreevamsee Koganti
Organizational awards
- The Effect of the Number of Blades on a Wind Turbine on the Amount of Watts Produced - Omer Do Santos and Andy Duong
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, Northern VA Chapter (AFCEA) – HM and Certificate of Merit
- The effect of the colored light on how bright the bioluminescence is produced – Kenny Nguyen and Kevin Nguyen
Optical Society of America, National Capital Section (OSA)- 1st--Outstanding Achievement in Optics & Photonics Certificate Award
- The effect of different windmill blades and speed of the wind on the amount of energy that can be generated – Zoe Bogan
Society of Women Engineers, Baltimore Washington Section (SWE) -Promising Engineering Award--$15 Gift Card
Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association (VLWA) - Junior--$50 Target Gift Card
- The Effect of Different Catalase Concentrations on the Decomposition Rate of Hydrogen Peroxide –Melanie Vargas
Virginia Dental Association (VDA)-HM Certificate of Merit