​​​2015 Science & E​ngineering Fair​ results

The 2015 fair was held at Kapiolani Community College on Saturday, Feb. 14. See a full list of awardees here. Top overall awards in the Senior Division (high school) went to:

• First Place: Rajeev Jha, Roosevelt High School, Grade 11, "Biophysical Characteristics of Arc: Insights into Learning and Memory"
• Second Place: Roshani Jha, Roosevelt High School, Grade 10, "Reducing the Reliance of Hawaii’s Farmers on Imported Fertilizer"
• Third Place: Hiu Shan Au & Baoxin Liang, McKinley High School, Grade 11, "Go Green Mushrooms!"

And Junior Research Division Awards (middle school) to:

• First Place: Christopher Nave, Niu Valley Middle School, Grade 7, "Superwind"
• Second Place: Tryphena Hsu, Niu Valley Middle School, Grade 7, "Iron and Phytoplankton"
• Third Place: Andrew Gonzalo, Niu Valley Middle School, Grade 8, "Where’s My Water?"

About the student projects

The student participants entering the Science Fair competition will adhere to strict scientific rules and requirements. It will duplicate real-world scientific investigation. Students and their project advisors from the Honolulu District schools will exhibit their science/math projects.

The research project judging criteria are:

1. Creative Ability
2. Scientific Method / Engineering Design
3. Thoroughness and Knowledge of Concepts
4. Competence / Skills
5. Communication / Clarity

The display project criteria are:

1. Creative Ability
2. Scientific and Technical Accuracy / Thoroughness
3. Instructional Value / Significance
4. Dramatic Value / Visual Quality
5. Communication
6. Craftsmanship / Skill and Competence

2014 results

The 2014 Honolulu District Science Fair was held at Kapiolani Community College (Ohia Cafeteria) on Saturday, Feb. 8. See a full list of awardees here. Top overall awards went to:

• First Place: Stephanie Spear, Grade 11, Kaiser High, "Rocks of the Rainbow"
• Second Place: Cherrysse Ulsa, Grade 10, Farrington High, "InVitro Biochemical Analysis of Post-Translation Modification to Parkinson's Disease"
• Third Place: Hiu Shan Au & Bao-Xin Liang, Grade 10, McKinley High, "The Effect of Oyster Mushroom Compost on Meloidognye Incognita Infested Soil"

And Junior Research Division Awards (middle school) to:

• First Place: Tyler Maruno, Grade 7, Stevenson Middle, "Keeping it Cool: Testing Insulation Materials for Retention of Temperature"
• Second Place: Claudia Tang, Grade 7, Niu Valley Middle School, "Cupcakes for People Who Are Allergic to Gluten"
• Third Place: Jacob Heberle, Grade 8, Niu Valley Middle School, "Longdon Bridges Falling Down"