| Biography |
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| Hello! I'm Skye. I'm 14 years old and just about to finish grade 8. This will be my 2nd year at CWSF and I'm very excited to be a part of it. I've had a keen interest in all things science-related for a number of years, and believe it’s important to work hard, and follow your dreams. I play rep soccer for Unionville-Milliken Mills, and participate in many school sports teams including volleyball, ultimate frisbee, soccer and tennis. This summer I will be going to Greece for 3 weeks to study, and help with, turtle conservation and rehabilitation. |
| Skye Preston
Enhancing Wetland Bioremediation
| Challenge: | Environment | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | York | | City: | MARKHAM, ON | | School: | Unionville Montessori School | | Abstract: | This project explores an innovative approach to enhancing bioremediation of wetland-aquifer systems. A porous flow channel and recirculation pump were introduced into a simulated wetland-aquifer system. Rates of phenol degradation of test systems were compared to a control system with minimal flow and no recirculation. The rate of phenol degradation by the test systems were 4 to 8 times that of the control system. |
| Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Junior
Silver Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $700.00 | Western University Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $2 000.00 | | Total | $2 700.00 | |
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