| Biography |
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| My name is Jack Mogus and I am a grade 10 student at Garth Webb Secondary School. I have always been fascinated by the practical application of using scientific principles in solving everyday problems. My motivation comes from looking at a problem and then thinking ‘how can I fix this’. In 2003 my mother was diagnosed with TYPE 1 (Hev-b latex proteins) hypersensitivity with anaphylactic response to exposure. I was compelled to discover a new nanocomposite material that would one day replace medical equipment made from the potentially deadly proteins found in natural rubber latex with a mechanically superior hypoallergenic engineered material that is electrically conductive with antibacterial and antifungal properties. During my free time I actively volunteer in my community and oversee an organization I founded in 2012 called ‘Change by YOUth’ which ignites positive change locally and globally through volunteerism, leadership and peace. I was recently featured in a documentary for Charity Village (unsung heroes). I love playing hockey and am currently completing my black belt in Taekwondo. The best advice I can give to anyone interested in entering a science fair is to never give up trying, no matter how many obstacles you may face. |
| Jack Edward Mogus
GRAPHENE REINFORCED GUAYULE RUBBER Conductive Hypoallergenic SUPER-NANOCOMPOSITE
| Challenge: | Innovation | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | Bay Area | | City: | Oakville, ON | | School: | Garth Webb Secondary School | | Abstract: | Guayule is the only source of natural rubber that has antibacterial/antifungal properties and is free of latex proteins responsible for TYPE 1 (Hev-b) and TYPE IV hypersensitivity. By infusing graphene into guayule rubber, I fabricated the world’s first nanocomposite material that is hypoallergenic, antibacterial, antifungal and electrically conductive with enhanced mechanical properties for a wide range of medical applications; including biosensors for cardio function. |
| Awards | Value | Australian National Youth Science Forum Award
Intermediate
Sponsor: National Youth Science Forum Australia | $1 000.00 | Excellence Award - Intermediate
Silver Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | | Western University Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $2 000.00 | | Total | $3 000.00 | |
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