Soybean Science Challenge 2021
Aakash Bhattacharyya – Central Arkansas Regional Science & Engineering Fair Junior Level Winner University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
Aakash Bhattacharyya, Lisa Academy West Middle School, Little Rock, AR Mentor: Ms. Amber Butte Category: Energy & Transportation Project Title: Electronic Soil Moisture Sensor: Save Water, Save the Future Abstract: Access to good quality water is a growing concern. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, in 2010, approximately 29% of surface water and 65% of fresh groundwater…
Read MoreBlake Smith – Northeast Arkansas Regional Science Fair Junior Level Winner Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Blake Smith, Salem High School, Salem, AR Mentor: Ms. Amanda Smith Category: Environmental Sciences Project Title: River Pollution Abstract: My topic is River Pollution. I picked this project because I swim in rivers a lot and don’t know what’s in them. I do not want myself or others to get sick from what’s in the rivers.…
Read MoreNealy Nuessner – Virtual Northwest Arkansas Regional Science & Engineering Fair Junior Level Winner University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Nealy Nuessner, Bergman Middle School, Bergman, AR Mentor: Stacy Williams Category: Plant Sciences Project Title: Using pigment to determine the amount of sunlight needed for house plants Abstract: The purpose of this project was to use chromatography to determine the amount of sunlight house plants need to survive. I used color rankings of the pigments and chromatography…
Read MoreJonathan Gonzales – Northwest Arkansas Regional Science & Engineering Fair Winner University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Jonathan Gonzales, Fayetteville Christian School, Fayetteville, AR Mentor: Alicia Deavens Category: Plant Sciences Project Title: Comparing Crop Species Response to Heat Abstract: In this project we will discover which of these popular crop species create the most efficient heat pack for First Aid purposes. I chose this project because I am curious which will make a better…
Read MoreRobert Lutgen – Honorable Mention Virtual Southwestern Energy Arkansas Science and Engineering Fair
Robert Lutgen, Homeschooled, Cabot, AR Mentor: Ms. Mary Lutgen Category: Environmental Science Project Title: How Drones Can Help Manage Tailwater on Farms Abstract: The purpose of this experiment is trying to answer the question “Can the Use of Drones Improve the Management of Tail Waters on Farms?” The student believes that the drone will help see…
Read MoreCameron Holder – Honorable Mention Virtual Southwestern Energy Arkansas Science and Engineering Fair
Cameron Holder, Nettleton High School, Jonesboro, AR Mentor: Mr. Bryant Fong Category: Plant Sciences Project Title: Quantifying soybean CO2 exchange with chlorophyll content Abstract: Soybean is a major crop grown in Arkansas. Studying plant development is important to inform management decisions such as irrigation or chemical applications to maximize yield. The chlorophyll content of each…
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