PJAS Awards 2008-2009

Regional Awards

Twelve students attended the 76th Annual Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Region VII Competition with their sponsor Mrs. Cheryl Kestner. Students with First Awards travel to the State Competition in May.

First Award: Which Metal Rusts the Fastest in Different Solutions

First Award: Do Different Water Pollutants Affect the Growth of Lemna Minor?

First Award: Which Ice Melting Agents Are the Most Effective?

First Award: Does it Matter How Long You Wash Your Hands?

First Award: The Effectiveness of Different Liquid Antiseptics on Bacteria

First Award: Which Facial Cleanser Eliminates the Most Staphylococcus epidermidis

First Award: The Effect of Sleep Aids on the Heart Rate of Hyalella azteca

First Award: The Amount of Chemical Energy Stored in Snack Foods

First Award: Are Pasteurized Eggs All They Are Cracked up to Be?

Second Award: The Strength of Different Materials in an Embankment Dam

Second Award: Which Brand of Dishwashing Soap Eliminates the Most Bacteria?

Second Award: Sound Spectrum

1 Perfect Score Award
Duquesne University for Excellence in Chemistry Special Award
Medrad for Excellence in Medical Research Special Award

State Awards

Mrs. Cheryl Kestner, PJAS sponsor and the students participated in the annual competition held at Penn State University. The students from Mary Queen of Apostles School brought home ten first place awards, five perfect score awards, and five second place awards.

5 Perfect Score Awards:
10 First Awards
5 Second Awards