Congratulations to FCHS Regional Science Fair Winners

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Awards and Recognition
March 26, 2020

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