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Dothan City Schools Students Participate in Greater East Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Dothan City Schools Students Participate in Greater East Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Students Advanced from ACOM Wiregrass District Science Fair

AUBURN, Ala. – Several Dothan City School students have advanced to the Greater East Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (GEARSEF) to compete on March 3, 2022.

Students in grades 4 through 12 advanced from their school fair to the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) Wiregrass District Science Fair in January. Out of the 14 awards given in grades 4 through 5, nine went to Dothan City School students. The other 41 students in grades 6 through 12 took the remaining 25 awards and are traveling to Auburn University today to compete in GEARSEF.

“I am extremely proud of our students! For several months now, they have rolled up their sleeves and proudly wore their lab coats exploring the scientific process,” says Dr. Mark Dunaway, Dothan City Schools District Instructional Specialist. “It’s not always an easy task and takes a lot of dedication and perseverance when you get deep into your study, but our young scientists were ready and excelled to their highest level this year. From elementary to the secondary level, we had many students who won first place, and this is a first for DCS.”

GEARSEF is a regional affiliate fair of the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. ISEF, the premiere science competition in the world, annually provides a forum for millions of students from over 50 countries, regions, and territories to showcase their independent research. GEARSEF hosts middle and high school students from 19 counties in Central and Southeast Alabama. The top students in each category and division earn the chance to compete at the Alabama State Science and Engineering Fair. Several exceptional high school students from GEARSEF advance to the Regeneron ISEF in May and will compete against the top 1500 students in the world for nearly $4 million in prizes and scholarships.

4^th & 5^th Grade Winners from ACOM Wiregrass District Science Fair

AWARD	Place	Project Name	Student(s)	School
4^th & 5^th Grade Overall Best in Show	Best in Show	Do Boys or Girls Have Better Reflexes?	Om P., Amelia B.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Individual – Second Place	2^nd	Ice Melt Down	Gabriella S.	Heard Elementary
Individual – Third Place	3^rd	Does Caffeine Affect the Heart	Kameron J.	Kelly Springs Elementary
Individual – Honorable Mention	HM	Soil Erosion	Kyra T.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Individual – Best Poster Display	Best Poster Display	Magnetic Repulsion	Kaylani P.	Heard Elementary
Group – First Place	1^st	Do Boys or Girls Have Better Reflexes?	Om P., Amelia B.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Group – Second Place	2^nd	Which Drink Has the Highest pH level?	Joshua S., Devan B.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Group – Honorable Mention	HM	Got Milk?	Mi’Angel R., Paradise B.	Girard Intermediate
Group – Best Oral Presentation	Best Oral Presentation	Flying Cars	Jaida F., Emmanuel E., Azaria M., Anthony C.	Selma Street Elementary

6^th – 12^th Grade Winners from ACOM Wiregrass District Science Fair

AWARD	Place	Project Name	Student(s)	School
Behavioral and Social Science	2^nd	Taste My Rainbow	Maqwan F.	Beverlye Intermediate
Behavioral and Social Science	3^rd	Do Video Games Affect Memory?	Noah P., William S.	Highlands Elementary
Cellular, molecular, microbiology	1^st	Which Disinfectant is Best at Killing Germs?	Christian H.	Highlands Elementary
Cellular, molecular, microbiology	2^nd	5 Second Rule	Elizabeth B.	Highlands Elementary
Chemistry	3^rd	Elephant Toothpaste	Santiago G.	Kelly Springs Elementary
Chemistry	HM	Geode Eggsperiment	Lacey C.	Highlands Elementary
Earth and environmental science	2^nd	“Weed Worker”	Alyssa D.	Highlands Elementary
Earth and environmental science	2^nd	Egg in a Bottle Experiment	Colton R., Keely W.	Highlands Elementary
Earth and environmental science	3^rd	Solar Oven	Christian M.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Energy, Sustainable material and Design	2^nd	Can you use magnetic fields to power a light bulb?	Om M., Syed T.	Dothan Preparatory Academy
Energy, Sustainable material and Design	3^rd	Does Temperature Affect a Magnet’s Strength?	Tyler S., Max M., Davis L.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Energy, Sustainable material and Design	HM	How do different rocket fins affect a rocket’s flight?	Orion S.	Highlands Elementary
Engineering Mechanics	HM	Riding on Air	Ezekiel Y., Cameron U., Jacob J., K’Mori W.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Medicine and Health Sciences	2^nd	How do masks affect students’ test grades?	Sofia B., Isabel F.	Highlands Elementary
Medicine and Health Sciences	3^rd	Is the 5 Second Food Rule True?	Max M.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Medicine and Health Sciences	HM	Tooth Enamel	Jadyn H., Kiley H.	Morris Slingluff Elementary

2022 Winners from ACOM Wiregrass District Science Fair Advancing to GEARSEF

AWARD	Place	Project Name	Student(s)	School
Best in Show	Best in Show	Afterimages	Drake R.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Animal, plant, computational, and bioinformation	1^st	Afterimages	Drake R.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Animal, plant, computational, and bioinformation	2^nd	The Fly Buffet	Mary Kate G.	Dothan Preparatory Academy
Animal, plant, computational, and bioinformation	3^rd	How does the affect of sulforaphane grow on tadpoles’ hind legs?	Devin F.	Jerry Lee Faine Elementary
Animal, plant, computational, and bioinformation	HM	Which salinity solution is best for raising Brine Shrimp	Maurice R.	Jerry Lee Faine Elementary
Behavioral and Social Science	1^st	Does playing VR games help or damage your hand-eye coordination?	Elijah D., Tyler E.	Highlands Elementary
Behavioral and Social Science	1^st	“Social Smarties”	Nautica K., Erin M.y, Anna Lee S.	Highlands Elementary
Chemistry	1^st	SHAMPOO – Store bought or homemade; Which is better for your hair?	Drinda C.	Dothan High School
Chemistry	1^st	A Gut Feeling	Joseph H.	Dothan City Virtual School
Chemistry	2^nd	Milk to Plastic	Jada M.	Carver 9^th Grade Academy
Chemistry	2^nd	How Do Different Liquids Affect Rusty Nails?	Adam A., Nolan W.	Highlands Elementary
Earth and environmental science	1^st	Pollution Evolution	Ella S., Rowynn S.	Highlands Elementary
Energy, Sustainable material and Design	1^st	Is it Worth the Money?	Abigail B., Ella B.	Highlands Elementary
Engineering Mechanics	1^st	Battery Brainiacs	Logan B., Jacob C., Marshall C.	Highlands Elementary
Engineering Mechanics	1^st	Rock the Boat	Sterling L.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Engineering Mechanics	2^nd	Robohand	Kaelyn P.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Engineering Mechanics	3^rd	Parachute Sizes	Delroy W., Matthew F., Peyton D.	Selma Street Elementary
Medicine and Health Sciences	1^st	Electrolyte Challenge	Evan D., Ethan P.	Highlands Elementary
Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics and Materials	1^st	Does Different Style Grip Affect a Golfer’s Swing?	Carter B.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics and Materials	1^st	Batter’s Up!	Kason C., Luke W., Rylan W.	Highlands Elementary
Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics and Materials	2^nd	Make the Wind Work for You	Barron C., Houston F., Zeke S.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics and Materials	2^nd	Which filtration material leads to the best drinking water?	Lyriq C.	Jerry Lee Faine Elementary
Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics and Materials	HM	How Does the Size of the Ball Affect the Distance the Ball Travels?	Xander V.	Carver School for Mathematics, Science & Technology
Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics and Materials	HM	How does the temperature of a tennis ball affect the height of the bounce?	Braylin C.	Highlands Elementary School

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