2021-2022 Exhibition and Symposium Results

Congratulations to Rachel Hoffman for being selected as one of the four finalists from CPS for this year's International Science and Engineering Fair!

Winter 2021-2022 Alpha STEM Fair Awards


Congratulations to the following students who presented their top projects at the

Regional (R), City (C), and State (S) Exhibitions:

Anna Polkowski, The Effect of Resistance on Conductivity Sensor - Engineering (R, C, S)

Sydney Coomer, The Effect of Water Temperature on CO2 Levels - Environmental Science (R, C, S)

Nicole Sandu, Effect of Phytoremediation on Eutrophication - Environmental Science (R, C, S)

Sophia Veranga, Effect of Expectancy on the Placebo Effect - Behavioral Science (R, C, S)

Sydney Curran, The Effect of Electronic Toy Features on Play - Computer Science (R, C, S)

Emi Sanchez, The Effect of Microplastics on Decomposition - Environmental Science (R, C, S)

Erick Gomez, The Effect of Organic Matter on Soil Erosion - Environmental Science (R)

Bianca Nechiti, Effect of Different Materials on RFR Measurements - Materials Science

Rachel Hoffman, Using Computers to Optimize Crop Yield - Computer Science (R, C, S)

Andrew Rice, Effect of Substances on Baseball Movement - Physics (R, C, S)



Alternates (should one of the top 10 not have been able to compete):


Karina Vargas, The Effect of Sterilization on E.coli Removal From H2O - Microbiology (R, C)

Adilene Rosas-Avila, The Effect of Outdoor Noise on Concentration - Behavioral Science

Sebastian Wilczynski, The Effect of Instruments on Music Preference - Behavioral Science



Alumni Family Awards:

The Friedman Family Awards recognize students who have shown improvement and dedication to their work:

Anna Polkowski, Erick Gomez, Emi Sanchez, Sophia Veranga, Maya Wagner-Tyree

Puczko Family Awards for Best in Category:

Sydney Coomer (Environmental Science) and Karina Vargas (Microbiology)



Paper and Symposium Presenters:

Sydney Coomer, The Effect of Water Temperature on CO2 Levels - Environmental Science (R, C, S)

Rachel Hoffman, Using Computers to Optimize Crop Yield - Computer Science (R)

Jessica John, Effect of Acne Meds on Bacillus subtilis - Microbiology (R, C)

Julian Olszewski, Effect of Short-Chain PFASs on P. lunula - Environmental Science (R, C)

Sebastian Pacheco, Effect of Vermicast Comp. on Plant Growth - Botany (R, C, S)

Shreya Patel, Effect of Chlorine Bleach on Different Metals - Environmental Science (R, C)

Nicole Sandu, Effect of Phytoremediation on Eutrophication - Environmental Science (R, C, S)

Nayana Shah, The Effect of Blue Light on Eye Strain - Health Science (R, C, S)

Dennis Thomas, Effect of Physical Activity on Memory - Behavioral Science (R, C)

Alaina Valmassei, Effect of Aspect Ratio on Stall Angle - Aerospace Science (R, C)

Maya Wagner-Tyree, Effect of Chemical Treatment On Cotton Fibers - Chemistry (R, C)

Sebastian Wilczynski, The Effect of Instruments on Music Preference - Behavioral Science (R)




Congratulations to the following Alpha Freshmen who placed in the top 10

at the May 2022 Freshmen Science Fair:


Yumou Lu - The Effect of Existing Views on Comprehension - Behavioral Science

Divinefavour Osuji - Detecting Litter In Autonomous Technology - Engineering

Landra Ream - Effect of Organic Pesticides on P. Vulgaris - Botany

Alexander Czempinski - Effects of Restoration on Biodiversity - Environmental Science

Dev Jain - Charging Batteries from Pressure Plates - Physics

Itzaith Aguero - The Effect of Material on a Stethoscope - Materials Science

Griffin Stofko - Effect of Polystyrene on Oscillatoria - Microbiology

Makayla Ayala - Effect of Technology on Attention - Behavioral Science

Nehir Ceylan - The Effect of Drinks on Athletic Performance - Health Science

Hana Priest - Effect of RGB and UV on the M. undulatus - Behavioral Science