LMK Students Showcase Works at the Annual Science and Technology Fair

Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade Louis M. Klein Middle School students were on hand to showcase their science experiments and technology designs at the annual Science and Technology fair. The Fair is made possible as a result of a grant received by the Harrison Educational Foundation. The science and technology projects displayed were judged using a specific rubric given to the students by LMK and Harrison High School teachers as well as Harrison High School Science Research students.

The LMK students decide to participate in this event because they wanted to challenge themselves by investigating a topic of interest to them. They completed this independent project over the course of three months. The students presenting their exciting scientific research and engineering designs were:

8th Grade Presenters

Caroline Wong- Which Type of light is the most effective for photosynthesis?
Teacher: Ms Susan Flynn – 1st Place

Izabela Szymura – What are the pH levels of everyday fruits?
Teacher: Ms. Susan Flynn – 3rd Place

Ashley Medina – Using Solar Power to Desalinate Water
Teacher: Ms. Brittany Langlitz – 3rd Place

Nutsa Berazde – Which detergent is best for removing toxic oil spills from wildlife?
Teacher: Mr. Fredric DePalma – 2nd Place

FASE Class Presenters

Christopher Sandell, Jessica Santorsola, Jacob Terrana, Erin O’Connor & Adin Bernstein – If the helicopter twirler is longer, will it hit the ground faster or slower?
Teacher: Ms. Jessica Pinto – Honorable Mention

7th Grade Presenters

Adil Rahman and Kamal Rahman – The Effect of Temperature on the Rate of Diffusion
Teacher: Ms. Kathleen Ennis – 1st Place

Charlie Sheffield – Roller Coaster Marbles: What slope on a ramp is needed to complete a loop?
Teacher: Ms. Laura Sardilli – 3rd Place

Sophie Thredgill – Sugar Crystallization
Teacher: Mr. Dan Recktenwalt– Honorable Mention

Reo Kawana – The Making of Clouds
Teacher: Mr. Dan Recktenwalt - 2nd Place

Ryotaro Homma – Boomerangs
Teacher: Mr. Dan Recktenwalt - 2nd Place

6th Grade Presenters

Alyssa Kopchynski – How does flour affect how high a cupcake will rise?
Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – 1st Place

James McClean – What is the effect of vinegar on milk?
Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – 1st Place

Cameron McClean – How does the height of a hovercraft affect its speed?
Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – 1st Place

Raffaele Tammaro – Will meditation affect blood pressure or sleep?
Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – Honorable Mention

Ayaka Yamauchi – Which fruit will stay juiciest in yogurt?
Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – 2nd Place

Madison Kung – What affect do video games have on test scores?
Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – Honorable Mention

Claire Juergens – How does color affect the time it takes for a hamster to get through a maze?
Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – 2nd Place

Caroline Murabito – What is the effect of citrus fruit on how accurate a clock runs?
Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – 2nd Place

Nico Read – How can thermal expansion make water go through a straw?
Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – Honorable Mention

Zach Lopane – “How does positive and negative reinforcement affect mold on rice?
Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – 2nd Place

Rayan Toujer – Which is the most effective way to clean teeth?
Teacher: Teacher: Mr. Bruce Kinisky – 3rd Place

Brandon Lum – Evaporation of Solutions
Teacher: Ms. Angela Diecidue – 3rd Place

Miyuho Yoshida – How does color affect heat absorbtion?
Teacher: Ms. Caitlin Pastor – 1st Place

Technology Presenters

Christian Spadini – 6th Grade – Building an Electrical Generator
Club Advisors: Mr. Perry, Ms. Langlitz, & Ms. Diecidue