| Biography |
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| My name is Mark van der Velden. I'm a grade 8 student at St. Monica's School in Barrie, Ontario. My project "Concussion Minimization" was first thought of when I was watching the news with my family and a story about Sidney Crosby came on. It was about how he had been out for a whole year with a concussion and would finally be able to come back to the NHL. This gave me the idea to try and prevent the possibility of getting a concussion. Also, I play many sports myself and I know how it feels to have an injury, so I want to help prevent them. Advancing beyond the regionals is a new experience for me since I have never gone to the nationals before. If I was to give advice to people that are thinking about doing a Science Fair I'd tell them that it might be annoying to have to type up all the work and do the research, but in the end it is worth it. |
| Mark van der Velden
Concussion Minimization
| Challenge: | Health | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Simcoe County | | City: | Barrie, ON | | School: | St. Monica's E.S. | | Abstract: | ‘Concussion Minimization’ examined the effectiveness of different foam types and thicknesses in reducing the force sustained in a concussion. The effect of wet foam was studied as players who are sweating may change the effectiveness of foam in a helmet to protect against concussion. Concussions are a very big topic because star players are not able to play when they have a concussion. |
| Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Junior
Bronze Medal
Sponsor: Nuclear Waste Management Organization | $300.00 | Western University Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $1 000.00 | | Total | $1 300.00 | |
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