Three students win at State Science and Engineering Fair

Posted Friday, March 28, 2008

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Raleigh, NC - Four students from Chatham County Schools participated in the state science fair following recent success at the county and regional levels of science fair competition. Three students won in their divisions and, in doing so, earned invitations to compete in national science competitions. The 2008 science fair was held on Saturday, March 15, at Meredith College in Raleigh.

Alec Tidwell, an eighth grade science student of Jim Hall at Perry Harrison School, won first place in the Junior Technology/Engineering Projects Division. His project was entitled “Nut Power.” Tidwell won an engraved plaque, a monetary gift, and invitations to participate in 2008 Society for Science and the Public (SSP) Middle School program and the Discovery Education Young Scientist Challenge.

Chris Jaeger, a seventh grade science student of Steve Webster at Bonlee School, won second place in the Junior Physical Science Projects Division. His project was entitled “The Effect of Different Temperatures on Gauss Readings of Magnets.” Jaeger won an engraved plaque, a monetary gift, and invitations to participate in 2008 SSP Middle School program and the Discovery Education Young Scientist Challenge.

Sarah Lynn Jaeger, an eleventh grader at Chatham Central High School, won second place at the state science fair in the Senior Earth/ Environmental Project Division. Her project was entitled “Controlling Erosion.” She also won an engraved plaque and a monetary gift. In addition, she may be nominated as one of the high school individual winners to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair in May 2008 in Atlanta. The Association for Women Geoscientists also recognized her with their award for her project that “exemplifies innovativeness and scientific excellence in the geosciences.”

Ryan Harradine, a student in Terri Fannin’s fifth grade class at Perry Harrison School, competed in the (grades) 3-5 Elementary Science Division. Harradine’s project was entitled “The 3-Second Rule.”