Eastside High School Student to Compete at International Science & Engineering Fair; Over 30 NCSS Students Win Awards at Regional Fair
Eastside High School student, Sarah Schlueter, will compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) after the junior won the Intel ISEF Award along with multiple other awards at the 2019 Griffin RESA Regional Science Fair. Schlueter is only the second Newton County School System student to win the prestigious Intel ISEF award and
all-expenses paid trip. She will join approximately 1,800 high school students from more than 75 countries who are showcasing their independent research and competing for on average $4 million in awards. The Intel ISEF is the premier global science competition for students in grades 9-12 and will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on May 12-17, 2019.
In addition to the Intel ISES Award, Schlueter not only won first place in her category at the Regional Fair for her project but also brought home the University of Georgia/Griffin Campus Award and the Regeneron Science Talent Search Award.
“I was shocked to win all of the awards,” said Schlueter, who noted she had been working since her freshman year to get her project approved so she could work in an actual research lab. Her project, entitled, “The Effects of Cell-Cell Crosstalk on
Glucose Stimulated Insulin Secretion” is near and dear to her heart as Schlueter admitted she has Type I diabetes.
“This project allowed me to work in a research lab,” she said. “I had to contact Georgia Tech and then I met with the CEO of Piedmont Newton Hospital and they were all very helpful. I was allowed to conduct my research in the Piedmont Newton lab.”
She added, “It was really nice to be a high school student and work in a fully equipped research lab full of equipment. So while it was cool to get all of the awards, it was also a relief as it proved that all the time I put into this project and the support that everyone provided was worth it. I couldn’t be more excited to go to ISEF!”
“Piedmont Newton was pleased to provide a venue for a rising scientific star like Sarah Schlueter to conduct her outstanding research,” said Dr. Eric Bour, CEO of Piedmont Newton Hospital. “When she approached us and described her project, we were determined to assist her in finding appropriate lab space to conduct her project. She is well deserving of the award and chance to participate in the next level of competition. We wish her the best of luck in her pursuit!”
Science research is nothing new to Schlueter, who will also participate in the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair as a result of her first place win at the Regional Fair.
“This is actually the fourth year I’ll be going to State since eighth-grade,” she said.
In addition to Schlueter, Newton County School System had over 30 middle and high school award winners at the 2019 Griffin RESA Regional Science Fair. And just like Schlueter, several students racked up some prestigious awards in addition to their first place award. Sam Dage from the Newton College & Career Academy won the AMS Materials Award in addition to his first place ribbon. Middle School student Jeremy Mitchell from the Newton County Theme School, brought home multiple awards for his first place project, including the Office of Naval Research/United States Navy & Marine Corps Award and the Broadcom Masters Award. Newton County Theme School student Megan Ellington also earned the Broadcom Masters Award for her first-place project. The Broadcom Master’s Award is the highest award given to middle school students at the competition. Winners of this award are invited to compete in the Broadcom Masters competition in Washington, DC.
“The amount of awards earned by Newton County School System’s students at the Regional Science Fair speaks volumes about their talent, as they competed against the best and brightest students from Fayette, Henry, Griffin-Spalding, Butts, Pike, Lamar, and Thomaston Upson county schools,” said Samantha Fuhrey, superintendent of Newton County School System.
“I am so impressed but definitely not surprised by how successful our students were at the Regional Science Fair,” added Fuhrey. “I know for a fact and have said for years, that Newton County is home to some of the most academically gifted students in the state. Our students continually prove in competitions such as the Regional Science Fair that they can compete with and out-perform the very best students the state of Georgia has to offer. I am so proud of each and every one of our students and wish those moving on to the state and international competitions the very best of luck. I know they will represent their schools and our school system well!”
The following is a list of all Newton County School System Regional Science Fair winners. All first place winners will move on to compete at the 2019 Georgia Science and Engineering Fair in Athens, Georgia on March 28-30.
Regional Science Fair Winners and Project Information; This is Alt Text
| STUDENT |
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SCHOOL |
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AWARD |
|
CATEGORY |
|
PROJECT |
| SENIOR DIVISION (HIGH SCHOOL) |
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| Sam Dage |
|
Newton College & Career Academy |
|
1st Place & AMS Materials Award |
|
Materials Science |
|
Acid Rain Solutions |
| Logan Dobar |
|
Newton College & Career Academy |
|
1st Place |
|
Energy: Chemical |
|
Hydrogen Fuel Cells |
| Sydney Meeler |
|
Eastside High |
|
1st Place |
|
Microbiology |
|
Inneffective Biological Pathways in DNA |
| Zachary Moore & Jared Seals |
|
Newton College & Career Academy |
|
1st Place |
|
Engineering Mechanics |
|
The Next Gen |
| Sarah Schlueter |
|
Eastside High |
|
1st Place, University of Georgia/Griffin Campus Award, Regeneron Science Talent Search Award, & Intel ISEF Award |
|
Biomedical and Health Sciences |
|
The Effects of Cell-Cell Crosstalk on glucose Stimulated Insulin Secretion |
| Iyonna Clark |
|
Newton High |
|
2nd Place |
|
Materials Science |
|
Assistive Technology for Elderly and Disabled Individuals |
| Zoe Mayo |
|
Newton High |
|
2nd Place |
|
Biomedical and Health Sciences |
|
Substrate Breakdown |
| Van Nipper |
|
Newton College & Career Academy |
|
2nd Place |
|
Engineering Mechanics |
|
Wi-Fi: An Unstoppable Force |
| Victoria Bailey & Caiden Newman |
|
Eastside High |
|
3rd Place |
|
Behavioral and Social Sciences |
|
In Living Color: How the Different Wavelengths of Light Affect Circadian Rhythm |
| Maranda Brown & Renecia Davis |
|
Newton High |
|
3rd Place |
|
Energy: Chemical |
|
Solar Panel USB Phone Charger |
| Russell Danilchuk & Ken Nguyen |
|
Newton College & Career Academy |
|
3rd Place |
|
Environmental Engineering |
|
Fire From Above |
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| Junior Division (Middle School) |
| Caleb Ekanem & Emma Grace Lumpkin |
|
Newton County Theme School |
|
1st Place |
|
Earth and Environmental Sciences |
|
Effects of Activated Carbon on Water |
| Megan Ellington |
|
Newton County Theme School |
|
1st Place & Broadcom Masters Award |
|
Biomedical and Health Sciences |
|
Battle of Degreasers |
| Lizara Fletcher & Cindy Ramos |
|
Indian Creek Middle School |
|
1st Place |
|
Animal Sciences |
|
Eggcellent Journey |
| Nevaeh Foster & Aniya Wren |
|
Veterans Memorial Middle School |
|
1st Place |
|
Chemistry |
|
Laundry War |
| Jeremy Mitchell |
|
Newton County Theme School |
|
1st Place, Office of Naval Research/United States Navy & Marine Corps Award, & Broadcom Masters Award |
|
Chemistry |
|
Do You See What I See? What Type of Sunglass Lens Best Protects Your Eyes from UV Radiation |
| Rider Wendell |
|
Veterans Memorial Middle School |
|
1st Place |
|
Physics and Astronomy |
|
Let's Bounce Into Science |
| Trinity Benton |
|
Newton County Theme School |
|
2nd Place |
|
Chemistry |
|
Which Multivitamins Are More Effective on Your Body |
| Sarah Edge |
|
Indian Creek Middle School |
|
2nd Place |
|
Animal Sciences |
|
Breeds & Gaits |
| Grace Knowles |
|
Indian Creek Middle School |
|
2nd Place |
|
Biomedical and Health Sciences |
|
Does Caffeine Have a Placebo Effect? |
| Skylar Price |
|
Veterans Memorial Middle School |
|
2nd Place |
|
Chemistry |
|
See the Vitamin C |
| Kenzie Thompson |
|
Newton County Theme School |
|
2nd Place |
|
Animal Sciences |
|
Which Food Do Honey Bees Find Faster |
| Kaitlin Wilber |
|
Newton County Theme School |
|
2nd Place |
|
Biomedical and Health Sciences |
|
Saddle Up! Does the Addition of Shock Material Reduce G-Force |
| Kevin Dorsett |
|
Veterans Memorial Middle School |
|
3rd Place |
|
Physics and Astronomy |
|
Hertz & RPM |
| Cameron Potter |
|
Indian Creek Middle |
|
3rd Place |
|
Plant Sciences |
|
Aquaponics vs Hydroponics |
| Brooklynn Wescott |
|
Indian Creek Middle School |
|
3rd Place |
|
Materials Science |
|
Which Household Item Nailed It? |
For more information, contact Ms. Sherri Davis, director of public relations for Newton County Schools, at
[email protected].