Great Falls Science Fair
CCE Merit Awards for 2024 GFC-MSU Regional Science & Engineering Fair
Citizens for Clean Energy of Great Falls (ccemontana.org) evaluated 22 student projects addressing renewable energy, sustainable development, resource conservation and environmental protection at this year’s science fair. Nearly 200 students from area schools participated in the event, hosted by Great Falls College MSU. Judging for CCE were Kathy Gessaman, Ken Palisin, Lita Sharone, Rick Kerr, Jerry Ness and Michael Enk. Award funding was provided by the Dr. David W. Baker Student-Science Memorial Foundation.
2024 Winners
The following students received CCE merit award certificates and cash:
Michael Miller, 10th Grade, Sunburst, “The Effect of Glyphosate on the Health of Soil Micro-organisms”
Second Place ($100):
Sayre McElroy, 11th Grade, Cascade, “Mushrooms as Oil Remediators: Exploring the Soil Purification Potential”
Third Place ($80):
Lily Johnson & Brenya Thompson, 11th Grade, Simms, “Fertilizer and pH Levels of Water Runoff”
Cheyenne Miller & Kaley Sandon, 7th Grade, Sunburst, “Effects of Microplastics on Planaria Regeneration”
Second Place ($60):
Halle Rogers, 8th Grade, Sunburst, “Skin to Fin” (toxicity of insect repellents and sunscreens to aquatic organisms)
Third Place ($40):
Sam Fallo, 7th Grade, Moore, “The Zephyr Project” (windmill efficiency)
Fourth Place ($20):
Raya Sagnella, 6th Grade, Sunburst, “Mitigating Oil Spills Using Bubble Technology and Collection System
- High School
Michael Miller, 10th Grade, Sunburst, “The Effect of Glyphosate on the Health of Soil Micro-organisms”
Second Place ($100):
Sayre McElroy, 11th Grade, Cascade, “Mushrooms as Oil Remediators: Exploring the Soil Purification Potential”
Third Place ($80):
Lily Johnson & Brenya Thompson, 11th Grade, Simms, “Fertilizer and pH Levels of Water Runoff”
- Middle School
Cheyenne Miller & Kaley Sandon, 7th Grade, Sunburst, “Effects of Microplastics on Planaria Regeneration”
Second Place ($60):
Halle Rogers, 8th Grade, Sunburst, “Skin to Fin” (toxicity of insect repellents and sunscreens to aquatic organisms)
Third Place ($40):
Sam Fallo, 7th Grade, Moore, “The Zephyr Project” (windmill efficiency)
Fourth Place ($20):
Raya Sagnella, 6th Grade, Sunburst, “Mitigating Oil Spills Using Bubble Technology and Collection System
2023 Winners
Citizens for Clean Energy Merit Awards for 2023 GFC-MSU Regional Science & Engineering Fair The Great Falls-based Citizens for Clean Energy organization (ccemontana.org) along with the Dr. David W. Baker Student-Science Memorial Foundation are pleased to recognize science fair projects that focus on clean renewable energy, resource conservation, environmental protection or ecosystem restoration. The winning student projects listed received certificates and monetary awards. We appreciate the assistance of the Great Falls College – Montana State University Regional Science & Engineering Fair judges in selecting students for the CCE Merit Awards and extend our congratulations to all participating students for their scientific curiosity and commitment to the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
Grades eligible: 6-12
2023 Winners of the CCE Merit Awards
High School
First Place:
Austin Gatch, 10th Grade, Cascade, 'Hot and Cold Batteries', $80
Second Place:
Bridger Lewis, 9th Grade, Cascade, 'Sun Power', $80
Third Place:
Waylon Myzie, 10th Grade, Sunburst, 'Options for Replacement of Organophosphates in Farming', $80
Middle School
First Place:
Szyman May & Ethan Samsal, 7th Grade, Sunburst, 'Reducing Urban Heat Sinks', $40
Second Place:
Nora Helms, 8th Grade, Simms, 'Energy Efficiency: Safety and Savings', $40
Third Place:
Tripp McAlpine, 6th Grade, Sunburst, 'The Effect of Wind Turbine Blade Angle on Energy Production', $40
Fourth Place:
Calvin Storle, 7th Grade, Simms, 'Wind Turbine Wonders', $40
Grades eligible: 6-12
2023 Winners of the CCE Merit Awards
High School
First Place:
Austin Gatch, 10th Grade, Cascade, 'Hot and Cold Batteries', $80
Second Place:
Bridger Lewis, 9th Grade, Cascade, 'Sun Power', $80
Third Place:
Waylon Myzie, 10th Grade, Sunburst, 'Options for Replacement of Organophosphates in Farming', $80
Middle School
First Place:
Szyman May & Ethan Samsal, 7th Grade, Sunburst, 'Reducing Urban Heat Sinks', $40
Second Place:
Nora Helms, 8th Grade, Simms, 'Energy Efficiency: Safety and Savings', $40
Third Place:
Tripp McAlpine, 6th Grade, Sunburst, 'The Effect of Wind Turbine Blade Angle on Energy Production', $40
Fourth Place:
Calvin Storle, 7th Grade, Simms, 'Wind Turbine Wonders', $40
