DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – Dothan City Schools (DCS) students brought home big wins at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) Wiregrass District Science Fair on Wednesday. Competing against students from surrounding schools, DCS students excelled, taking home the most awards of any participating district.
A total of 38 DCS projects, representing 70 students, placed in various categories. These students will now advance to the Regional Science Fair at Auburn University at Montgomery in mid-March.
Courtesy of Dothan City Schools“This event gave students the opportunity to exercise their knowledge of science and other scientific disciplines,” said Dr. Mark Dunaway, Instructional Math Coach. “By accepting this challenge, students were able to dive deeper into the scientific method and understand the ‘why’ behind their research and findings.”
DCS Winners at the ACOM Science Fair
5th Grade and Below
Material Sciences & Energy
1st Place: Zoey Mulberry (Selma Street) – We Wear Pink Lipstick on Wednesday
2nd Place: Londyn Johnson (Selma Street) – Cooling Efficiency
3rd Place: Ryleigh Henderson (Selma Street) – Absorbing Water
Engineering Technology
1st Place: Jamiyah Howard, Brooklyn Davis (Girard Elementary) – Hot Air Balloon
2nd Place: Gracie Cook, Jayce Hatcher, Tristan Roberson (Carver MST) – Paper Airplanes
3rd Place: Malain Hunt, Charlie Casper, Chloe Kirkland (Carver MST) – Parachutes
Chemistry
2nd Place: Brett Renaud, Charles Burgamy (Carver MST) – To Kill a Weed
Earth & Environmental Sciences
1st Place: Cruz Robertson, Khali Rogers, Avery Bigham (Carver MST) – Composting
2nd Place: Starlisha Clayton, Karson Griffin, Jamari Casey (Jerry Lee Faine Elementary) – Saltwater Density
3rd Place: Abigail Erba (Selma Street) – Does Starting Temperature of Water Affect Time to Freeze?
Animal, Plant, Computational & Bioinformatics Sciences
2nd Place: Arya Morse, Sara Kate Tompkins (Highlands Elementary) – Plant Race
Medicine, Health & Translational Medical Sciences
1st Place: La’Kendra Pride, Jurnee Baker (Selma Street) – Teeth Terminators
3rd Place: Lathan Jackson (Jerry Lee Faine Elementary) – Uncovering Hidden Sugars in Your Foods
Behavioral & Social Sciences
2nd Place: Ericka Williams, SaNiyah Warren (Jerry Lee Faine Elementary) – Reflexes: Boys vs. Girls
Cell, Molecular, Microbiology & Biochemistry
1st Place: London Sampson (Highlands Elementary) – Fingerprint Science
2nd Place: Talia Johnson (Heard Elementary) – How Bacteria Grows in Your Home
6th Grade & Higher
Chemistry
1st Place: Alexis Saffold (Dothan High School) – Clean Skin Mission
2nd Place: Kamilla Watford, Reagan Bass (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – Stop and Smell the Roses
3rd Place: Gabrielle Saffold (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – So Gone Bad Apples
Physics, Astronomy & Mathematics
1st Place: Ady Green, Addison Harden (Carver MST) – Bounce for Your Buck
Engineering Technology
2nd Place: Anne Mustin (Carver MST) – Cat Walk
Material Sciences & Energy
1st Place: Kamryn Peterman, Jaiden Ware (Carver MST) – Magnets vs. Temperature
2nd Place: Karen Miller, Sophie Carthon (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – Crazy Plane
Medicine, Health & Translational Medical Sciences
2nd Place: Lily Hurley (Carver MST) – Egg Pop
Earth & Environmental Sciences & Environmental Engineering
1st Place: Taylor Barron, Amelia Bradford (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – Which Paper Towel Brand is the Best?
2nd Place: Remington Siemens, Forrest Bell (Carver MST) – Water Purification
3rd Place: Brody Peters, Bryson Churchill (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – Where Should You Store Your Batteries?
Animal, Plant, Computational & Bioinformatics Sciences
1st Place: Keirsten Saulsberry, Jalonni McMillon (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – The Blossom Project
2nd Place: Lorelei Vasquez, Alivia Medelz, Ivey Mathis (Carver MST) – Bird Feeder Frenzy
Robotics Systems & Communication Technology
1st Place: Karson Cullen, Lachlan Owens (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – TB-65Z
2nd Place: Parker Leggett (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – A Coding Vision
3rd Place: Adriel Amoroto, Josiah Reeves, Trevor Parker (Dothan 6th Grade Center) – Robotic Arm Challenge
Behavioral & Social Sciences
1st Place: Ashlea Abraham, Grace Palmer, Esther Orozco (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – A.I. Responses
2nd Place: Phi Tran (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – Gender Stereotypical Colors
3rd Place: Calleigh Mitchell, Vada Stevens (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – Tune In, Zone Out
Cell, Molecular, Microbiology & Biochemistry
1st Place: Lennon Strickland, Jenna Mitchell (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – Fizz or Fizzle: The Great Bubble Debate
2nd Place: Allyson Chavez, Taylor Fryer (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – What Are We Eating?
3rd Place: Brooke Baker, Blakely Sheppard (Dothan Preparatory Academy) – Pee Power: Using Urine in a Microbial Fuel Cell
Looking Ahead
The winning students will compete at the Regional Science Fair at Auburn University at Montgomery in mid-March, marking the first time 4th and 5th graders have been invited to participate.
The Alabama Science and Engineering State Fair will follow at Auburn University in early April.
Dothan City Schools expressed gratitude for their partnership with ACOM and thanked Dr. Christina Kennedy, Director of Community Partnerships at ACOM, for her support.
Congratulations to all the winners and best of luck at the next stage of competition!
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