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| My name is Josie Mielhausen and I am a grade 9 student at Bruce Peninsula District School. I live in Lion's Head Ontario, which is part of the Niagara Escarpment surrounded by the waters of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. I live with my family on a beef farm. I represent my school by competing in cross-country running, badminton, golf, volleyball, tennis, Nordic skiing, track and field, Envirothon, public speaking and Science and Technology fairs. Over the years, I have earned one bronze and five gold medals, as well as numerous special awards when competing in Science Fairs. This is my third CWSF; I have achieved an honorable mention and bronze medal with my previous projects. I am a member of the Bruce Peninsula Environmental Group and the Lion’s Head Transition Town. I work as a dental assistant at the North Bruce Dental office. In the summer I enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing, boating, tubing and jet skiing. I enjoy reading, traveling and attending school. I love spending time with my friends and family. |
| Josie Mielhausen
Grounds for Change
| Division: | Health Sciences | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | Bluewater | | City: | Lion's Head, ON | | School: | Bruce Peninsula District S.S. & E.S. | | Abstract: | Refraction tests were conducted to quantitatively and qualitatively investigate the highest quality produce from certified organic and conventional production systems. T-tests were completed to demonstrate the statistical difference in brix (%) of certified organic and conventional products. Experiments were conducted to determine the active organic matter, active carbon and soil fertility in soil samples from certified organic and conventional test sites. |
| Awards | Value | Honourable Mention - Earth & Environmental Science
Intermediate
Sponsor: Suncor Energy Inc. | $100.00 | | Total | $100.00 | |
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