CASPER -- On Saturday, Feb. 1, approximately 100 students from Casper Classical Academy, Poison Spider, St. Anthonys Tri Parish School, Douglas, Wheatland, Verda James, Sagewood, Manor Heights, Pineview, Midwest, University Park, Excell Academy, Paradise Valley Christian, and children who are home schooled in grades 6 through 12 participated in the District & Regional Science Fair at Verda James Elementary School in Casper. <\/p>\n
The competition routinely attracts some of the most gifted and talented students who will represent several scientific disciplines, such as biochemistry, physics, medicine and health, and engineering. <\/p>\n
A panel of more than 25 trained judges evaluated the projects and determined scores based on strength of presentation and comprehension of subject matter. Cash prizes were awarded to outstanding participants in the Regional Fair, and the top placing student scientists will advance to the Wyoming State Science Fair. <\/p>\n
The first and second place cash prize winners in the Regional Science Fair were: <\/p>\n
Animal Science: 1., Decker Anderson, Wheatland; 2., Megan Lovitt, Douglas. <\/p>\n
Behavioral and Social Sciences: 1., Emily Wright, Wheatland; 2., Bailee Wistisen, CCA. <\/p>\n
Biochemistry: 1., Abram Hansen, CCA; 2., Rachel Battershell, Wheatland. <\/p>\n
Cellular: 1., Bastian Hansen, CCA. <\/p>\n
Chemistry: 1., Chandra Frank, St. Anthonys; 2., Meghan Dean, St. Anthonys. <\/p>\n
Computers: 1., Sam James, CCA; 2., Brandon Florence, CCA. <\/p>\n
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