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| Zach Elgood is a 17 year old, grade 11, student attending Cameron Heights Colligate Institute. He is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program and enjoys all types of scientific inquiry, while also having a passion for ancient history. He participates in a variety of school activities, including debate, math and science clubs, the school musical and a variety of music ensembles. In 2007 and 2008, he attended the Canada Wide Science and Engineering Fair, where he won awards in physical and environmental science. In 2009, Zach was a member of Team Canada at the International Science and Engineering Fair where he was awarded a third place grand award in Environmental Management. Most recently, he was awarded a gold medal at ISWEEP 2010 and an award at the CWSF. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and writing, traveling, karate, nature walks. Last summer, Zach was selected as a participant for the 2010 QCSYS at the Institute for Quantum Computing. In the future, Zach wishes to pursue a job in theoretical physics. |
| Zach Elgood
Potential Production of CH3CL in an Instream Denitrifying Woodchip Bioreactor
| Challenge: | Environment | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | Waterloo-Wellington | | City: | New Hamburg, ON | | School: | Cameron Heights C.I. | | Abstract: | Potential side effects of bioreactors used for nitrate removal include production of greenhouse gases and methyl mercury. Degradation of bioreactor materials by white-rot could also result in production of methyl chloride, known to deplete ozone. Microbial and chemical analysis determined that neither white-rot fungi nor methyl chloride were present in the bioreactor studied. It is unlikely this type of bioreactor contributes to ozone depletion. |
| Awards | Value | 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 | $2 300.00 | |
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