| Biography |
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| Alex Chlysta is a Grade 11 student in Saanich, B.C. He plays piano, electric guitar and tenor saxophone. Alex is an avid swimmer, and is currently working toward becoming a lifeguard. Hobbies include golfing, skiing, rock climbing, photo editing, web design, and coding. In his spare time, Alex acts as a webmaster, a server operator and has found a new interest in drama. He took a large role in his school production, playing Oliver in Shakespeare’s "As You Like It". Alex plans on pursuing a career in medicine or software engineering. This is Alex's second year at CWSF. |
| Alex Chlysta
Minds & Media: Does Screen Time Affect School Performance?
| Challenge: | Discovery | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | Vancouver Island | | City: | Victoria, BC | | School: | Claremont Secondary School | | Abstract: | Video games are known to improve spatial reasoning skills. Spatial skills are associated with success in math & science. Spatial reasoning was tested on paper and with a newly developed 3D video game. Screen time and spatial skills were analyzed and correlated with math and science grades. Passive hours (TV) showed a statistically significant negative correlation with science grades while active hours (gaming) did not. |
| Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Senior
Bronze Medal
Sponsor: Nuclear Waste Management Organization | $300.00 | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship
Senior Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $1 000.00 | Western University Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $1 000.00 | | Total | $2 300.00 | |
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