| Biography |
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| I’m Laurence Emery a grade 8 student at Queen Mary PS, Peterborough, Ontario. The first Regional SF I entered was in grade 2 with a project called, “The Eggsperiment.” It wasn’t a prize winner but the rewarding experience encouraged me to participate each consecutive year. I have interests in various disciplines of science which are reflected in the projects I have done, they include: physics, mechanical applications, human physiology, chemistry and now environmental studies. As I progressed and saw the older students’ projects I hoped I could present a high quality experiment that would send me to the CWSF. This is the second year I’m eligible and my dream has come true again! At school I volunteer at the library and make the daily announcements, my riddle of the week is very popular. I also compete on the Track Team and tend to our award-winning butterfly garden. At home I build model airplanes and I'm passionate about fish. I am the neighborhood expert on aquariums. For years I have participated in the Canadian cross country skiing program. I’m also a Scout, figure skater, triathlon participant, air cadet and an avid canoe tripper. I hope for an amazing experience this year. |
| Laurence Emery
Bioindicators Reveal the Most Eco-Friendly Road Salt Part 2
| Challenge: | Environment | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Peterborough | | City: | Peterborough, ON | | School: | Queen Mary P.S. | | Abstract: | Currently, road salt is an environmental concern in Ontario. There are many types and likely some are better for the environment than others. I hypothesized “Organic Melt”, made mostly from beet juice, would perform the best. Using snails, daphnia and freshwater hydra, I investigated seven de-icers at three different concentrations. Measuring death, birth and respiration rates, this experiment revealed some are more "Environmentally Friendly". |
| Awards | Value | Challenge Award - Environment
Junior
Sponsor: Encana Corporation | $500.00 | Excellence Award - Junior
Gold Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $1 500.00 | Western University Scholarship
Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $4 000.00 | | Total | $6 000.00 | |
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