| Biography |
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| My love for science has always been an integral part of my life: it stretches from the science books that I read as a child to my current work with my research projects. Of course, my perception of science has changed drastically over those years as well. Whereas before I thought science to be a simple and linear subject, I now realize that it is a mixture of experimentation, calculation, trial-and-error tactics, and determination. Many are the times that I have spent weeks trying to solve a problem in my project; each time I tried a solution, I hit a brick wall. However, with determination, I broke through those brick walls each time and derived solutions to those problems. For me, determination and persistence do not only restrict themselves to the scientific part of my life. I am a committed track and field athlete, leader and founder of Sisler's Political Youth (a youth group at my school), volunteer at my local hospital, and AP student. In my spare time I love to spend time with my friends and visit my local gym, both of which let me release some steam; after all, healthy body, healthy mind! |
| Philip Kawalec
Cavendish Clones: A Solution to Sustainable Water Filtering
| Challenge: | Environment | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | Winnipeg Schools | | City: | Winnipeg, MB | | School: | Sisler High School | | Abstract: | My project focused on creating a sustainable water filter to extract iron and calcium from water using banana peels as the main filtering agent. I found that the peels were effective in tackling water quality issues such as brown and hard water, caused by iron and calcium, respectively. As well, I have developed several prototypes of filters that use the peels to filter effectively. |
| Awards | Value | Canadian Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Senior
Sponsor: Canadian WEF Member Associations, the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association, and Jacobs | $300.00 | Excellence Award - Senior
Bronze Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship
Senior Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $1 000.00 | Western University Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $1 000.00 | | Total | $2 300.00 | |
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