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| Hello, my name is Derek Hood and I am a grade eight honors student from Seven Persons, Alberta, with many interests. One of which is quantum physics and Science Fair. Last year I received a bronze medal in Physics and Mathematics at the Canda Wide Science Fair in Quebec. This year I received the Best Over-all project in grade 7 & 8 at the 2007 Kiwanis Regional Science Fair and am fortunate to return to the Canada Wide this year. I also participate in many sports including fencing, soccer, basketball (A and B teams), skiing, volleyball, badminton and track and field. I live on an acreage with many animals. And besides helping my family with daily chores, I find the time to volunteer as coach/referee in fencing and soccer. I also help to organize the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Horseshow. I have a younger sister who rides in horseshows. I recently received the Leaders of Tomorrow Award from the City of Medicine Hat for my volunteer work in the community. I have traveled across Canada three times and as far south as Florida. I hope to become a Nuclear Physicist and work at DRDC, located in Suffield, Alberta. |
| Derek Hood
Phenomenal Glow
| Division: | International / None | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Kiwanis Southeast Alberta | | City: | Medicine Hat, AB | | School: | Seven Persons School | | Abstract: | My project studied the effects of temperature on an inorganic phosphorescent material. Glow Inc., Ultra green powder was radiated with a Lite Book. Using a spectrometer, I was able to measure the re-emitted light spectrum and calculated the decay. I found that heating phosphor increased the intensity of the re-emission and created a second decay curve, compared to the cooled and the room temperture samples. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 000.00 | Bronze Medal - Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Junior
Sponsor: Encana Corporation | $300.00 | | Total | $1 300.00 | |
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