This year, Gunston scientists produced more than 260 Science Fair projects which were adjudicated by Gunston staff and community volunteers. Twelve projects were produced by 6th graders; 84 projects were produced by 7th graders; and 167 projects were produced by 8th graders. Below are the results of the 2016-2017 Gunston Science Fair.
Animal Science
1st Place |
Henry R., Sam M. & Sebastian D. |
The Effect of the Taste of Food on the Reaction of Fish |
2nd Place |
Alaysia P. |
The Effect of Different Types of Music on a Dog’s Behavior |
3rd Place |
Maria A. |
The Effect of Different Colored Lights on Attracting Crickets |
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Behavioral Science
1st Place |
Sophia G. |
The Effect of Looks on a Person’s Perception of Trustworthiness |
2nd Place |
Danielle S. & Elizabeth J. |
The Effect of Color on Taste |
3rd Place |
Rebecca W. & Ainsley P. |
The Effect of Presence on How Honest People Are |
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Biology
1st Place |
Abigail V. |
The Effect of Liquids on the Number of Days Until the Flower’s Wilt |
2nd Place |
Riley B. |
The Effect of Different Types of Bug Spray on the Distance the Staph Epi Grows from the Bug Spray |
3rd Place |
Mikhaela U. |
The Effect of Different Fertilizer on Algae Growth |
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Botany
1st Place |
Chiara L. |
The Effect of Microwave Radiation on Plant Growth |
2nd Place |
Charlize Anne B. |
The Effect of Different Fruit Juices on Scallion Plant Growth |
3rd Place |
Abigail K. |
The Effect of Flow Rate on Plant Mass |
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Chemistry
1st Place |
Rachel B. |
The Amount of Energy in Different Foods |
2nd Place |
Sarah R. |
The Effect of Different Teeth Whitening Methods on the Whiteness of Teeth |
3rd Place |
Josh R., Emma H. & Lila B. |
The Effect of Different Materials on Insulation |
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Consumer Science
1st Place |
Anne K. & Jack K. |
The Effect of Distance on Cell Phone Radiation |
2nd Place |
Nawal K. & Stephanie A. |
The Effect of Different Temperatures on the Diameter of Cookies |
3rd Place |
Isabelle V. |
The Effect of Different Kinds of Whitening Toothpaste on Stained Egg Shells |
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Engineering
1st Place |
Sid M. |
The Effect of Fire on Residential Siding Materials |
2nd Place |
Renee W. |
The Effect of Different Materials on Sound Blockage/Absorbtion |
3rd Place |
Maximus R. |
The Comparison Between the Fan Generator and Coil Generator |
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Environmental Science
1st Place |
Caroline C. & Sofia R. |
The Effect of a Combination of Natural Water Purification Methods on the Purity of Water |
2nd Place |
Grace D. & Alena D. |
The Effect of Various Backyard Surfaces over Surface Temperature |
3rd Place |
Anaïs B. |
The Effect of the pH of Salt Water on Appearance & Weight of Mussel Shells |
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Microbiology
1st Place |
Spencer L. |
The Effect of Cinnamon on EColi Growth |
2nd Place |
Eryka S.-D. & Izzy L. |
The Effect of Different Surfaces on the Amount of Bacterial Colonies |
3rd Place |
Belan Y. |
The Effect of Disinfectants on Bacteria |
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Physics
1st Place |
Kyle W. & Cooper D. |
The Effect of Temperature on the Air Pressure of Footballs |
2nd Place |
Joe K. |
The Effect of Distance on the Accuracy of Field Goal Kicks |
3rd Place |
Ava K. |
The Effect of the Material Used in a Parachute on the Time Taken to Fall |
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