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| My name is Stephanie Dunham and I attend Red Deer Lake School in Calgary, Alberta. I enjoy many activities such as basketball, piano, flute, hiking, running, swimming, water skiing, and snow skiing. I am currently training for a life guarding certificate. I am interested in following in my grandfather and father's footsteps and pursuing a career in the medical field. My grandfather was the inspiration for my project. Last year he had a basal cell carcinoma removed which led me to research causes of skin cancer. I wanted to know how I could best protect myself from ultraviolet radiation when I was exposed to the sun's harmful rays. The research for this project was interesting and frightening. For anyone choosing a project, my advice would be to choose something that interests you as you will spend many hours working on your project. |
| Stephanie Dunham
Here Comes The Sun
| Challenge: | Health | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Chinook Country | | City: | Calgary, AB | | School: | Red Deer Lake School | | Abstract: | Ultraviolet radiation has been proven to cause skin cancer and premature skin aging. This project tested the effectiveness of 3 brands and 3 SPF values of sunscreen to determine which is the most effective at blocking ultraviolet radiation. Using a unique way of testing the results were recorded at various time intervals. The results concluded the most effective brand and SPF product for UV protection. |
| Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Junior
Bronze Medal
Sponsor: Nuclear Waste Management Organization | $100.00 | Western University Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $1 000.00 | | Total | $1 100.00 | |
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