CWSF 2016 - Montreal, Quebecweb.uvic.ca/~virsf/CWSF Participants 2016.pdf · repetition (rote) and the memory palace (spatial). Participants who used the memory palace memorized more

CWSF 2016 - Montreal, Quebec

Bjorn SvorkdalBarrel-ponics: Is it an improvement over traditional farming?

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ResourcesIntermediateVancouver IslandSaanichton, BCGlenlyon Norfolk SchoolFor my science fair project I tested an barrel-style aquaponics system thatuses ideas from hydroponics and aquaculture to grow food. Aquaponicsuses fish waste and ammonium that is cycled through the system andprocessed by nitrifying bacteria to be used as plant nutrients. In my project Itested the height of lettuce and the weight of wheat grass in both systems.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Intermediate - Bronze MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaWestern University ScholarshipBronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$1 000

Total $1 000

Youth Science CanadaPO Box 297Pickering ON L1V 2R4www.youthscience.ca / [email protected]

BiographyI was inspired to do my aquaponics projectwhen visiting Sweden in 2013. Our familyfriends had just heard about aquaponics andthis inspired me to investigate this ideafurther. I plan to do further research and seehow I can improve the pre-existing system bymaking it an easy put together system andadding a place with surface area for bacteriato grow on. This project was a hard projectand can be done if your willing and eager toput in the time. I also participate incompetitive weightlifting, I have alsoparticipated in 4H poultry and competitiverowing.


Nicolas FedrigoCore Temperature Control Glove


InnovationIntermediateVancouver IslandVictoria, BCClaremont Secondary SchoolThe Core Temperature Control Glove is a revolutionary method of rapidlycooling core body temperature for physical performance benefits. This doesso by assisting in the thermoregulation process. By applying lowtemperature and high pressure to the palm of the hand, the cooling gloveencourages heat exchange through the specialized capillaries. Bydecreasing the core body temperature, the athlete has a faster recoverytime.


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BiographyI was inspired to design my CoreTemperature Control Glove since I am acompetitive swimmer interested in medicalsciences. When athletes compete in awarmer pool, heat exhaustion and a slowerrecovery time becomes apparent. This is whyI engineered my core body temperatureregulator to create "colder pool" conditions forvarious sports. It does so by accelerating thethermoregulation process in the palm of thehand. There are multiple applications I planon expanding my core Temperature controlglove. It can be used with hot water to warmpeople with hypothermia, as well as athletesin cold weather sports. It could also decreasefevers by lowering the core temperature, orassist labour intensive employees in a hotenvironment through cooling. Finally, thisdevice can help to treat a broken bone, sprainor post-operation ACL surgery by applyingpressure with a combination of hot and coldcirculating water to reduce swelling, andtherefore decrease recovery time. This glovecan remarkably enhance one's physicalabilities. I did this project as a result of aninquiry I had, and so I would urge potentialinvestigators to study what they have apassion for.


Natasha GrimardEntomonoodles: An Exploration Of Entomophagy's Applications ToRefugee Nutriti


InnovationSeniorVancouver IslandVictoria , BC

This research and innovation demonstrated that entomophagy could be apossible solution for refugee nutritional needs. This was shown by creatingan "entomonoodle" made of termites targeted towards adults in long-termSubsaharan African refugee camps and subsequently demonstrating bothits' nutritional optimality and the physical creation of it withtransglutaminase. This provides a foundation for future optimization ofentomophagy-based nutrition and applications in resource-strickenenvironments. Awards Value

The Manning Innovation Achievement Award - SeniorSponsor: Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation

$500

Excellence Award - Senior - Silver MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaDalhousie University Faculty of Science Entrance ScholarshipSenior Silver Medallist - $2500 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science

$2 500

UBC Science (Vancouver) Entrance AwardSenior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: The University of British Columbia (Vancouver)

$2 000

University of Ottawa Entrance ScholarshipSenior Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: University of Ottawa

$2 000

Western University ScholarshipSilver Medallist - $2000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$2 000

Total $9 000


BiographyMy name is Natasha Grimard. When I startedmy project, I lived in the Ottawa region; I didthe bulk of my research in Tanzania, where Ilived for a year, and competed this year inBC, as I currently attend Pearson CollegeUWC in Victoria. I got very interested inentomophagy (the field of study of eatinginsects) a year prior to starting my researchbecause my father brought home a leafletfrom a seminar which he had attended bychance on the topic. As it lies at theintersection of several of my passions(gastronomy, sustainability, anthropology,international development and humanitarianaid), I was immediately fascinated with thefield as a whole. In my project, I demonstratedthat it was possible to create insect foodproducts that are nutritionally balanced forrefugee populations; my next goal is to makethis into a reality. To do so, I aim tocollaborate with other researchers andbusinesspeople to create a plan to apply thisin a real refugee camp setting. The advicethat I have for other young scientists-particularly young innovators- is "Go for it,and if someone tells you it's not possible, gofor it even more."


Colette ReimerFuel Vapour: An enhanced method for fuel efficiency


EnergyIntermediateVancouver IslandVictoria, BCSt Margaret'sMy project was to demonstrate if an engine could run on fuel vapor alone. Ihypothesized that if an engine can run on fuel vapour alone, than theengine could run more fuel efficient, and with less emissions. Aftercompleting several, tests I proved my hypothesis to be true, and my resultsshowed fuel vapor to be a minimum of 25% more efficient.


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BiographyMy name is Colette Reimer, and I am a Grade9 student at St. Margaret's school in Victoria,British Columbia. For my project I designed asystem that allowed a small engine to run onfuel vapor alone. I tested if the system wouldallow the small engine to run for a longerperiod of time. If I were to do this experimentagain I would like to test larger enginesrunning on more power. This projectinterested me, as I will soon be sixteen, and Iknow that gas can be very costly whendriving. Not only am I very passionate aboutscience, but I have also been involved incompetitive triathlon for over 3 years. Thisyear I am excited to have received a spot totravel to the 2016 B.C. Summer Games fortriathlon. After I finish Grade 12, I aminterested in continuing my education inhealth-sciences. One of the jobs I amattracted to is becoming a nurseanesthesiologist. The advice I would give tostudents doing a science fair project would beto pick a topic you are interested in, as itmakes the experience more valuable.


Alec KrawciwGraphene: The Next Generation of Printed Circuits


InnovationSeniorVancouver IslandVictoria, BCMount Douglas SecondaryGraphene was discovered in 2004 and has since been actively researcheddue to its strength and conductive properties. In this project, the conductive,and capacitive effects of this material are explored using a less expensivemethod of fabrication: graphene oxide laser reduction.

Awards ValueExcellence Award - Senior - Bronze MedalSponsor: Youth Science CanadaUniversity of Ottawa Entrance ScholarshipSenior Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: University of Ottawa

$1 000

Western University ScholarshipBronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$1 000

Total $2 000


BiographyMy name is Alec Krawciw and I am a Grade11 student at Mount Douglas Secondary inVictoria, BC. I have been involved in sciencefair since Grade 6. I have done variousprojects relating to energy and engineering. Iam also very involved in robotics throughFIRST Tech Challenge. My team hasqualified for the world championships for twotears in a row. Outside of science, I also playthe piano and the viola and I play in a stringquintet. I was inspired to do this projectbecause of the recent flood of newdiscoveries related to graphene. I want tocontinue researching graphene and reducedgraphene oxide to continue trying to makeprinted circuits. Some advice I would givethose doing a project next year would be tokeep experimenting with your project even ifwhat you discover is not exactly what you setout to do.


Eli RamrajImproving Memory: Spatial vs. Rote Memory


HealthIntermediateVancouver IslandVictoria, BCGlenlyon Norfolk SchoolThis study compares different mnemonic techniques to improve memory,repetition (rote) and the memory palace (spatial). Participants who used thememory palace memorized more words than when using rote memory.Exploring the use of a physical versus a mental environment for thememory palace, it was found that there is no difference between results.The memory palace does not rely on especially creative people.


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BiographyI am a Grade 9 student with a wide variety ofpassions. The inspiration for my project onimproving memory came from mygrandfather, who has Parkinson's, whichinterferes with his memory ? I wanted to find away to increase the power of memory, andunlock the potential of the human mind. Thisexperiment focused on developing minds, inadolescents, but I would like to progress withtrying to help the elderly, using the findings Ihave discovered here. In testing rote memoryagainst the memory palace, not only did Iconfirm that it was a superior method, butwhen I tested my own developments on theenvironment in which the technique is used,imagination or reality, I concluded that thistechnique will work for people no matter howcreative you are. Other passions of mineinclude debating, having won the VancouverIsland regionals two years in a row, and thisyear advancing to nationals. I also do wallclimbing, badminton, and ultimate frisbee.Over the last five years I have self publishedfour novels, focusing onscience-fiction/fantasy, which I enjoyimmensely.


Nattan TelmerThermo-electric generators to charge electronic devices in thewilderness


InnovationJuniorVancouver IslandVictoria, BCArbutus Middle SchoolA device was designed to use thermal electric generators (TEGs) to exploitthe temperature difference between natural waters and ambient air tocharge batteries in the wilderness. It was tested under three climaticconditions, subtropical, temperate, and nordic. It performed best insummertime nordic conditions but can be further designed and upscaled tooutput significant power in most natural environments.

Awards ValueChallenge Award - Innovation - JuniorSponsor: Youth Science CanadaExcellence Award - Junior - Gold MedalSponsor: Youth Science Canada

$250

Western University ScholarshipGold Medallist - $4000 Entrance ScholarshipSponsor: Western University

$4 000

Total $4 250


BiographyMy name is Nattan Telmer, I am a grade eightstudent at Arbutus Global Middle School inVictoria, BC. I speak English, French, andPortuguese. I speak Portuguese because partof my family is from Brazil where I was born. Igo there every year and live in a ruralfisherman's village on the north eastern coastwhere there are beaches and coral reefs andmanatees. I play competitive soccer, racketsports, ski in BC's amazing mountains, sailwith the racing team in Victoria, and of coursesurf and skim board in Brazil's warm waters.Brazil is where I first learned to love theoutdoors and sports and where I becameincredibly curious about nature and science,including about how to generate electricitybecause the power there often fails. I havewon several awards in different competitionsincluding in music and creative endeavors inand outside of school. I have participated inscience and math fairs since grade four. I wasvery happy to win first overall in the sciencefair this year and love the topic of electricity.

Documents

CWSF 2016 - Montreal, Quebecweb.uvic.ca/~virsf/CWSF Participants 2016.pdf · repetition (rote) and the memory palace (spatial). Participants who used the memory palace memorized more