The Salt Lake Valley Science & Engineering Fair (SLVSEF), run by the Utah Science Center since January 2005, is an annual science competition for students in grades 5-12. Participation in science fair stimulates student’s interest in science and technology while simultaneously promoting the development of communication, decision making, evaluation of alternative solutions, and critical thinking. SLVSEF is pleased to showcase the inquisitive natures and scientific discoveries of some of the best and brightest young minds from the Salt Lake, Tooele, Granite, Park City and Murray School Districts. SLVSEF is organized by the Utah Science Center in partnership with the University of Utah.
The nine students from Tooele County that received awards are:
Senior category:
U.S. Army Award, Fred Long, THS, “What is the Most Efficient Voltage for a Coilgun?”, Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical
Junior category:
Second place in Behavior and Social Sciences, McKinley Benson, Tooele Jr. High, “Eyewitness Statements: Age and Accuracy”
Second place in Physics and Astronomy, Adam Lambert, Grantsville Jr. High, “Rockets — The Gateway to the Future”
Third place in Physics and Astronomy, Hannah Frazier, Clark N. Johnsen Jr. High, “Music in a Bottle”
U.S. Air Force Award, Garrett Johnson, Tooele Jr. High, “Paper Airplanes”, Physics and Astronomy
Elementary category:
Discovery Education Grand Award, Jacob Kenison, Middle Canyon Elementary, “What Most Affects the Speed At Which Ice Melts?”, Chemistry
Second place in Chemistry, Jacob Kenison, Middle Canyon Elementary, “ ...”
Second place in Behavioral and Social Sciences, Kaitlyn Turner, Copper Canyon Elementary, “Distraction Reaction — The Effects of Multi-tasking on School Work Performance”
First place in Microbiology, Mirae Parker, “The Effect of Direct Sunlight on the Growth of Microorganisms”
American Society of Civil Engineers Award, Haley Morgensen, Northlake Elementary, “You Should Know What’s in Your Water!”, Chemistry
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