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| "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today."-James Dean. That quote basically sums me up. I have goals in life that I wish to achieve such as: attending the university of my choice, completing a Ph.D in a field of science, getting a job that I love, and experiencing amazing things along the way. While I am focusing on these goals, I try to live life to its fullest. I don't believe in just going with the flow; I like to try new things and do what I can for the world we live in. That's why at school I participate in the art club, continue to take drama as a course, am part of sports teams, am involved in a Free The Children community club, and am on the debate team. I also enjoy snowboarding, listening to music, and being with my amazingly supportive friends. Two of my most memorable experiences in my life so far are my trip to Greece for a turtle conservation volunteer project, and, not surprisingly, last year's CWSF in Peterborough. My message is: do what you love, and don't be afraid to stand up for it. |
| Mikaela Preston
Population Dynamics in Algal Bioreactors
| Challenge: | Discovery | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | York | | City: | Markham, ON | | School: | Havergal College | | Abstract: | The experiment explored if algal photobioreactors populated with multiple species would lead to greater thermal stability than single-species systems. The effects of a sudden temperature drop were studied on both single and multi-species systems. All combinations of three different species were tested. The system of all three species of algae demonstrated greater stability throughout the temperature shock trials than the single-species bioreactors did. |
| Awards | Value | Renewable Energy Award
Intermediate
Sponsor: Ontario Power Generation | $750.00 | Challenge Award - Discovery
Intermediate
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $750.00 | Excellence Award - Intermediate
Gold Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $1 500.00 | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $4 000.00 | Platinum Award - Best Intermediate Project
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $5 000.00 | | Total | $12 000.00 | |
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