| Biography |
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| My name is Rebeccah Sandrelli and I am a grade 11 student at Bishop Smith Catholic High School in Pembroke, Ontario. I have very diverse interests, some which include sports, science and the environment. I have been a member my high school Cross Country Running Team, Nordic Ski Team and Soccer Team. I am a member of my school's Leadership Team and Co-Chair of the Environmental Action Committee. My passion for science has enabled me to be a finalist and winner in 3 previous Canada Wide Science Fairs and to participate in the Schools On Board Field Program 2009. This past summer I was hired as Nature Director at a summer camp and was able to pass on my love for science and the environment. My future goals are to attend university pursuing a career in Environmental Biology or Medicine. |
| Rebeccah Sandrelli
Filter Braced for the Pharmaceutically Laced
| Challenge: | Environment | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | Renfrew County | | City: | Pembroke, ON | | School: | Bishop Smith Catholic H.S. | | Abstract: | An acute bio assay utilizing non-climate dependent environmental remediation was employed in the removal of low level concentrations (1ppm) of pharmaceuticals in water. Individual filters of alfalfa and organic rabbit feed were created to remove and/or neutralize pharmaceutical contaminants. Bio indication was observed in the heart rate of Daphnia Magna. |
| Awards | Value | Canadian Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Sponsor: Canadian WEF Member Associations, the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association, and Jacobs | $300.00 | Excellence Award - Senior
Bronze Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $300.00 | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 000.00 | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship
Senior Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $1 000.00 | | Total | $2 600.00 | |
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