Great Falls Science Fair

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

2022 Winners