Please join the Science Department in congratulating seniors Jonathan Prendergast and Christopher Sanchez for receiving Superior at the 55th Annual South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair and both have advanced to the 55th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida in April.
Jonathan presented the results of his research project entitled “Interpreting the nutrient limitations, salinity, and seasonal variations of Florida Bay in order to analyze shifts in species and biomass productivity” was also awarded:
· a $1500 Scholarship to participate in the I-SWEEP: International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering & Environment) Project Olympiad in Houston in April
· the South Florida Regional US Stockholm Junior Water Prize and the invitation to compete for the State of Florida US Stockholm Junior Water Prize
· George N. Avery Award, Florida Native Plant Society and $50 gift certificate
Christopher’s poster summarized two years of research with Dr. Evelyn Gaiser, the Lead Investigator at FIU’s Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research Program and is entitled: “Quantifying hydroperiod fluctuations across an Everglades wetland through microscopic analysis of siliceous microfossils”. This project is a continuation from his 2009 project for which he received 2nd Place at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Christopher was also awarded the American Meteorological Society Award.
In two weeks, both Chris and Jonathan will compete for the opportunity to travel to San Jose, CA in May to represent MDCPS at the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Annual South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair
