LDSTF Winners 2009

GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2009

Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Award Name Project Title School Name
123 Akili Norman Junior Physical Science Trip to CWSF
3M Company Award
The Maglev Challenge Stoneybrook
12 Jessie MacAlpine Junior Life Science Trip to CWSF
Faculty of Science
CO2-Friend or Foe? Algonquin Public School
22 Wil Francolini Intermediate Life Science Trip to CWSF
Gamma Dynacare & SHARCNET
Scratch-Off Cards: Are You Being Manipulated to Loose? Central S.S.
13 Tony Kwon Senior Life Science Trip to CWSF
The Ontario MRI Stepping Stone Award
Garlic-Induced Gene Expression Changes in Streptococcus pyogenes Predict a Reduction in Virulence Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
9 Caitlin Martin Newnham Senior Life Science Trip to CWSF
Schulich School of Med. & Dent.
Lawson Research Foundation
Hirudo, A Novel Invertebrate Model for the Investigation of Capsaicin-Induced Pain Relief Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
19 Ratna Varma Senior Life Science Trip to IISEF Comparing survival of PUMA-deficient & wildtype MSCs to apoptotic stimuli for augmented regeneration Lucas (A.B.) S.S.

 

DIVISIONAL AWARD WINNERS 2009

Project Number First Name Last Name Category Division Prize Name Project Title School Name
82 Rachna Jog Junior Life Science First Place Is it Worth the Ride? Stoneybrook
82 Haesoo Kim Junior Life Science First Place Is it Worth the Ride? Stoneybrook
12 Jessie MacAlpine Junior Life Science First Place CO2-Friend or Foe? Algonquin Public School
25 Danila Alferov Junior Physical Science First Place Magnetic Light – Shake It Bright Stoneybrook
25 Denis Kikinov Junior Physical Science First Place Magnetic Light – Shake It Bright Jeanne Sauvé
123 Akili Norman Junior Physical Science First Place The Maglev Challenge Stoneybrook
68 Krista Duncan Junior Product Evaluation First Place Eco-Friendly Paints; Are They Really Friendly? Sherwood Fox (W)
6 Katie Heggtveit Junior Product Evaluation First Place The Most Energy Efficient Light Bulb Ryerson
68 Alexandra Pouliasis Junior Product Evaluation First Place Eco-Friendly Paints; Are They Really Friendly? Sherwood Fox (W)
121 John Barry Junior Technological First Place How To “Axis” The Wind St. Raphael’s
7 Victor Ling Junior Technological First Place Software for Multi-Tasking: Implications and Applications Orchard Park
121 Marco Valdez-Balderas Junior Technological First Place How To “Axis” The Wind St. Raphael’s
22 Wil Francolini Intermediate Life Science First Place Scratch-Off Cards: Are You Being Manipulated to Loose? Central S.S.
16 Hugh Lowry Intermediate Physical Science First Place The Removal of Arsenic from Water Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
16 Jack McDonald Intermediate Physical Science First Place The Removal of Arsenic from Water Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
125 Hannes Filler Intermediate Technological First Place Solar Air Conditioning Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
13 Tony Kwon Senior Life Science First Place Garlic-Induced Gene Expression Changes in Streptococcus pyogenes Predict a Reduction in Virulence Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
120 Nathan Buckareff Senior Technological First Place 3D display combining headtracking and stereographic Beal (H.B.) S.S.
120 Suhyun Cho Senior Technological First Place 3D display combining headtracking and stereographic Beal (H.B.) S.S.
120 Dongchan Lee Senior Technological First Place 3D display combining headtracking and stereographic Beal (H.B.) S.S.
131 Ashley Afara Junior Life Science Second Place Food 4 Fuel Sherwood Fox (W)
131 Dimitra Lerikos Junior Life Science Second Place Food 4 Fuel Sherwood Fox (W)
52 Daniel Murray Junior Life Science Second Place Starch Gelatinization Sherwood Fox (W)
124 Danielle Bentley Junior Physical Science Second Place Hot Hot Hot Sherwood Fox (W)
124 Shayla Burrows Junior Physical Science Second Place Hot Hot Hot Sherwood Fox (W)
37 Erik Knopf Junior Physical Science Second Place Investigating Water Quality using Optical Methods Orchard Park
53 Tiel Pasquarelli Junior Physical Science Second Place O-Natural St. Raphael’s
53 Clare Yun Junior Physical Science Second Place O-Natural St. Raphael’s
54 Luke Berkvens Junior Product Evaluation Second Place You’re chewing what brand St. Raphael’s
54 Samuel Brohman Junior Product Evaluation Second Place You’re chewing what brand St. Raphael’s
126 Derek Talajko Junior Product Evaluation Second Place Get the Dirt on Clean Byron Woods Montessori School
108 Natasha Kirmse Junior Technological Second Place Solar Panel Power! Orchard Park
137 Matthew McLeod Junior Technological Second Place Reinforcing Concrete with Fibres Centennial Central
108 Rachel Smith Junior Technological Second Place Solar Panel Power! Orchard Park
26 Trina Chakrabarti Intermediate Life Science Second Place The Honest Effect of Chocolate on Different Age Groups Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
36 Jennifer Fu Intermediate Life Science Second Place Identification and Analysis of Mutations Associated with Familial Hypercholesterolemia Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
26 Grace Wang Intermediate Life Science Second Place The Honest Effect of Chocolate on Different Age Groups Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
58 Amira Ghenniwa Intermediate Physical Science Second Place The Affects of Smoking Al-Taqwa Islamic School (Elementary)
5 Gordon Ngo Intermediate Technological Second Place Are you tired? Ask your heart Central S.S.
9 Caitlin Martin Newnham Senior Life Science Second Place Hirudo, A Novel Invertebrate Model for the Investigation of Capsaicin-Induced Pain Relief Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
19 Ratna Varma Senior Life Science Second Place Comparing survival of PUMA-deficient & wildtype MSCs to apoptotic stimuli for augmented regeneration Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
71 Ryan Hebel Junior Life Science Third Place Chewing Gum & Memory Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute
15 Katie James Junior Life Science Third Place Co-relation Between Water and Vitamin C Thamesford PS
71 Kimia Sedig Junior Life Science Third Place Chewing Gum & Memory Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute
47 Ian McDonald Junior Physical Science Third Place The Mosquito Tone London Christian Elementary School
61 Ashley McKeown Junior Physical Science Third Place Effects On Fire Sherwood Fox (W)
61 Anna Stathakos Junior Physical Science Third Place Effects On Fire Sherwood Fox (W)
74 Christine Crowe Junior Product Evaluation Third Place Which Soap Decrease The Most Bacteria on Kitchen Sponges Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute
74 Matthew deRyk Junior Product Evaluation Third Place Which Soap Decrease The Most Bacteria on Kitchen Sponges Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute
87 Yomna El-Sakka Junior Product Evaluation Third Place Vinegar vs. Commercial Cleaners London Islamic School
122 Colin Vojvodin Junior Technological Third Place Diffuse & Direct Solar Radiation – The Catch-All Solar Panel Sherwood Fox (W)
30 Shereen Fatima Intermediate Physical Science Third Place Green: The Natural Way To Clean Oakridge S.S.
3 Zakir Ahamed Intermediate Technological Third Place Work with the Wind Oakridge S.S.
48 Lennea Jolliffe Senior Life Science Third Place Nigella Sativa’s Stimulation and Anti-inflammation Property Beal (H.B.) S.S.
48 Leena Mohammed Senior Life Science Third Place Nigella Sativa’s Stimulation and Anti-inflammation Property Beal (H.B.) S.S.
63 Noah Brierley Junior Life Science Hon. Mention The Power of Words Stoneybrook
135 Rachel Dales Junior Life Science Hon. Mention How Does Heat Affect Hair Orchard Park
69 Jonathan Franchetto Junior Life Science Hon. Mention Acid Rain: The Silent Killer Ryerson
105 Dean Glasman Junior Life Science Hon. Mention Wetlands Effects on Water Quality and Water Quantity Stoneybrook
41 Emily Hryb Junior Life Science Hon. Mention Development of plant growth Orchard Park
62 Sam Ioannidis Junior Life Science Hon. Mention What Liquids Are Harmful To Your Teeth? Ryerson
51 Hanein Madlol Junior Life Science Hon. Mention Healthy Teeth Sherwood Fox (W)
79 Cameron McLeod Junior Life Science Hon. Mention Which Conditions Grow the Best Plants Stoneybrook
135 Hannah O’Gorman Junior Life Science Hon. Mention How Does Heat Affect Hair Orchard Park
72 Zainab Sardar Junior Life Science Hon. Mention Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) London Islamic School
77 Laura Saunders Junior Life Science Hon. Mention The Stroop Effect St. Raphael’s
94 Gary Steer Junior Life Science Hon. Mention Wonder Worms St. Raphael’s
130 Julian Thompson Junior Life Science Hon. Mention Does Multi-tasking Affect Recall? Stoneybrook
130 Julia Wells Junior Life Science Hon. Mention Does Multi-tasking Affect Recall? Stoneybrook
133 Fattimah Hamam Junior Physical Science Hon. Mention Optical Illusions Sherwood Fox (W)
65 Dana Padoin Junior Physical Science Hon. Mention Newton’s Cradle Byron Woods Montessori School
85 Soudi Taha Junior Physical Science Hon. Mention Down Syndrome London Islamic School
49 Laura Tiuso Becerra Junior Physical Science Hon. Mention Liquid Wars Sherwood Fox (W)
95 Zachary Tosswill Junior Physical Science Hon. Mention Magnetic Bounce St. Raphael’s
39 Taylor Weiche Junior Physical Science Hon. Mention House Fires Orchard Park
39 Mario Yonnadam Junior Physical Science Hon. Mention House Fires Orchard Park
89 Fatima Abdisalam Junior Product Evaluation Hon. Mention Which Toothbrush is Best? Al-Taqwa Islamic School (Elementary)
21 Heather Baigent Junior Product Evaluation Hon. Mention What Is The Best Whitening Toothpaste (And Does It Prevent Tooth Decay The Best)? Thamesford PS
89 Suad Farah Junior Product Evaluation Hon. Mention Which Toothbrush is Best? Al-Taqwa Islamic School (Elementary)
129 Tanner Kelly Junior Product Evaluation Hon. Mention Do comapct florescent light bulbs use less energy than regular light bulbs? Sherwood Fox (W)
10 Carl Shen Junior Product Evaluation Hon. Mention How to Produce Hydrogen Cheaper and Faster Ryerson
18 Ryan Gillies Junior Technological Hon. Mention Rube Goldberg Machine: “Tee It Up” St. Mary
127 Yousef Sohail Khan Junior Technological Hon. Mention Ocean Energy London Islamic School
28 Joshua Taylor Junior Technological Hon. Mention The Force Unleashed Leesboro Central Public School
31 Thomas Gungor Senior Life Science Hon. Mention Investigating HIV-infected cells and their reactions to anti-convulsant drugs Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
70 Annie Li Senior Life Science Hon. Mention Bacteria that aid antibiotics Central S.S.
31 Anne McDonald Senior Life Science Hon. Mention Investigating HIV-infected cells and their reactions to anti-convulsant drugs Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
20 Athir Zarir Senior Life Science Hon. Mention Effect of Human Parathyroid Hormone on Osteoblast Differentiation and Mineralization Westminster S.S.

 

SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS 2009

Project Number First Name Last Name Category Award Name Prize Name Project Title School Name
7 Victor Ling Junior Bit-by-Bit Award for Emerging Excellence in Technology One week at the Bit-by-Bit summer computer camp. Software for Multi-Tasking: Implications and Applications Orchard Park
66 Nick Padoin Junior Discovery Western Award One week at Discovery Western camp; certificate Pulleys Byron Woods Montessori School
121 John Barry Junior Engineer’s Choice Award How To "Axis" The Wind St. Raphael’s
121 Marco Valdez-Balderas Junior Engineer’s Choice Award How To "Axis" The Wind St. Raphael’s
105 Dean Glasman Junior EnviroExpo Special Award EnviroExpo Special Award Wetlands Effects on Water Quality and Water Quantity Stoneybrook
94 Gary Steer Junior Faculty of Education Award $100 prize and certificate Wonder Worms St. Raphael’s
22 Wil Francolini Intermediate Faculty of Education Award $100 prize and certificate Scratch-Off Cards: Are You Being Manipulated to Loose? Central S.S.
24 Patrick Murphy Junior International Year of Astronomy Award binoculars Ball Bearing Relativity St. Theresa Catholic School
57 Ibrahim Ahmed Junior International Year of Astronomy Award Gadgets Craters of the Moon Al-Taqwa Islamic School (Elementary)
57 Mustafa Boroot Junior International Year of Astronomy Award Gadgets Craters of the Moon Al-Taqwa Islamic School (Elementary)
91 Christopher Mikulinac Junior London Public Library Award Certificate, Story in LPL Access Water Fleas have wrights too! St. Raphael’s
43 Jonah Nieman Junior London Public Library Award Certificate, Story in LPL Access How does an IPod effect your hearing? London Christian Elementary School
91 Noah Porter Junior London Public Library Award Certificate, Story in LPL Access Water Fleas have wrights too! St. Raphael’s
17 Jennifer Lynch Junior London Public Library Award Certificate, Story in LPL Access The World’s Well St. Raphael’s
57 Ibrahim Ahmed Junior London Public Library Award Certificate, Story in LPL Access Craters of the Moon Al-Taqwa Islamic School (Elementary)
57 Mustafa Boroot Junior London Public Library Award Certificate, Story in LPL Access Craters of the Moon Al-Taqwa Islamic School (Elementary)
18 Ryan Gillies Junior London Regional Children’s Museum Awards Gift; family pass; display of project at Children’s Museum Rube Goldberg Machine: "Tee It Up" St. Mary
128 Janine Kadri Junior London Regional Children’s Museum Awards Gift; family pass; display of project at Children’s Museum which type of bridge is the strongest: truss,arch, or span London Islamic School
48 Lennea Jolliffe Senior Nipissing University Entrance Scholarship Entrance Scholarship to Nipissing University Nigella Sativa’s Stimulation and Anti-inflammation Property Beal (H.B.) S.S.
48 Leena Mohammed Senior Nipissing University Entrance Scholarship Entrance Scholarship to Nipissing University Nigella Sativa’s Stimulation and Anti-inflammation Property Beal (H.B.) S.S.
22 Wil Francolini Intermediate OES Scientific American Award One Year Subscription to Scientific American to first place winners in the Intermediate Category Scratch-Off Cards: Are You Being Manipulated to Loose? Central S.S.
16 Hugh Lowry Intermediate OES Scientific American Award One Year Subscription to Scientific American to first place winners in the Intermediate Category The Removal of Arsenic from Water Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
16 Jack McDonald Intermediate OES Scientific American Award One Year Subscription to Scientific American to first place winners in the Intermediate Category The Removal of Arsenic from Water Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
125 Hannes Filler Intermediate OES Scientific American Award One Year Subscription to Scientific American to first place winners in the Intermediate Category Solar Air Conditioning Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
13 Tony Kwon Senior OES Scientific American Award One Year Subscription to Scientific American to the winners in the Senior Category Garlic-Induced Gene Expression Changes in Streptococcus pyogenes Predict a Reduction in Virulence Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
120 Suhyun Cho Senior OES Scientific American Award One Year Subscription to Scientific American to the winners in the Senior Category 3D display combining headtracking and stereographic Beal (H.B.) S.S.
120 Dongchan Lee Senior OES Scientific American Award One Year Subscription to Scientific American to the winners in the Senior Category 3D display combining headtracking and stereographic Beal (H.B.) S.S.
13 Tony Kwon Senior Ontario Association of Medical Laboratories Award Garlic-Induced Gene Expression Changes in Streptococcus pyogenes Predict a Reduction in Virulence Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
122 Colin Vojvodin Junior Ontario Ministry of Environment – Environmental Innovator Award Diffuse & Direct Solar Radiation – The Catch-All Solar Panel Sherwood Fox (W)
123 Akili Norman Junior People’s Choice Award $100 prize The Maglev Challenge Stoneybrook
47 Ian McDonald Junior Research Western Imagination Prize Junior: $150 prize & reception at UWO The Mosquito Tone London Christian Elementary School
125 Hannes Filler Intermediate Research Western Imagination Prize Intermediate: $150 prize & reception at UWO Solar Air Conditioning Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
9 Caitlin Martin Newnham Senior Research Western Imagination Prize Senior: $150 prize & reception at UWO Hirudo, A Novel Invertebrate Model for the Investigation of Capsaicin-Induced Pain Relief Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
8 Gary Shen Junior The Hydro One Energy Ambassador Award Sink Power – An Alternate Energy Source Ryerson
63 Noah Brierley Junior The UOIT Innovation Award The Power of Words Stoneybrook
136 Helal Elkolaly Senior The UOIT Innovation Award Capsaicin: A Potential Cure for Cancer Lucas (A.B.) S.S.
48 Lennea Jolliffe Senior University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship Award Nigella Sativa’s Stimulation and Anti-inflammation Property Beal (H.B.) S.S.
48 Leena Mohammed Senior University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship Award Nigella Sativa’s Stimulation and Anti-inflammation Property Beal (H.B.) S.S.
69 Jonathan Franchetto Junior Western Fair Awards $50 Prize, display of project at Western Fair Acid Rain: The Silent Killer Ryerson
41 Emily Hryb Junior Western Fair Awards $50 Prize, display of project at Western Fair Development of plant growth Orchard Park
12 Jessie MacAlpine Junior Western Fair Awards $50 Prize, display of project at Western Fair CO2-Friend or Foe? Algonquin Public School
79 Cameron McLeod Junior Western Fair Awards $50 Prize, display of project at Western Fair Which Conditions Grow the Best Plants Stoneybrook
17 Jennifer Lynch Junior Western Fair Awards $50 Prize, display of project at Western Fair The World’s Well St. Raphael’s
127 Yousef Sohail Khan Junior Western Fair Awards $50 Prize, display of project at Western Fair Ocean Energy London Islamic School