03/16/2009
The 2009 Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair
were held March 4 -5th at the University of New Orleans. API
sponsored the senior design projects. The winner of the Chairman's
Award was Jean Amador from the Patrick F. Taylor Science School
with the project "The Heat is On; The Effect of Fuel Additives on
the Amount on Heat Generated by Ethanol". He along with his science
teacher, Janell Simpson, received a check for $150 and his school
received $300. The winner of Distinguished Project Award was Josh
Hanberry from John Curtis Christian School for "Which Paint Best
Protects Carbon Steel From Rust in a Salt Water Environment?" He
received a check for $100 along with his science teacher, Cathy
Boucvalt, and his school received $200. The winner of the Honorable
Mention Award was Nicola Zanchi from Benjamin Franklin High School
for "The Most Effective Sorbent in Neutralizing Oil in Saltwater".
She along with her teacher, Davis-Wheeler, received a check for $50
and her school $100.
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