Congratulations to our KSD students who earned top honors at the Academy of Science–×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Regional Science Fair!
After showcasing their work at the district STEAMfest Science Fair, students from Keysor Elementary, Westchester Elementary, Robinson Elementary, Tillman Elementary, North Glendale Elementary, North Kirkwood Middle School, Nipher Middle School, and Kirkwood High School advanced to the regional level, where their curiosity, creativity and scientific thinking were on full display.
Student honors
Red Ribbon — Luke Peterson Elephant Brush Time Buddies: Summer vs. Winter – Testing How Temperature Affects Elephant Toothpaste
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Award, MOST 529 Award, Red Ribbon — Nicholas Huebner Use of Ferrofluid to Remove Microplastics from Water
Blue Ribbon — Brienne Yu Waiting in Uncertainty
Blue Ribbon — Oliver Schroeder The Physics of Corked Baseball Bats
Green Ribbon — Charlie Smeds Experimenting with Gear Ratios
White Ribbon — Oliver Smeds Which Swim Cap Reduces the Most Drag?
Blue Ribbon — Alwin Yu The Rhythmic Boost: How Music Affects Workout Performance
Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri–East Central District Award, Blue Ribbon — Owen Wilhelm Examining the Effectiveness of Different Irrigation Systems
Blue Ribbon — Jaxon Harper Homemade Tornado
Green Ribbon — Bea Erke-Dunn Hungry Hungry Worms
Red Ribbon — Corwin Yu The Effect of Music Tempo on Video Game Performance
White Ribbon — Andrew Graham How to Grow the Biggest Crystal
We are proud of these students for their dedication, problem-solving and commitment to scientific exploration. Their work reflects the strength of learning across KSD and the impact of hands-on, inquiry-based experiences.
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