Press Release - Thursday, May 08, 2008
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Environmental Projects Recognized at Junior Academy of Science State Science Exposition
SPRINGFIELD —For the sixth consecutive year, Illinois EPA presented the Environmental Excellence Award to four Illinois students at the State Science Exposition, hosted by the Junior Academy of Science in Champaign, held this year on Saturday, May 3.
The Environmental Excellence Award focuses on projects that promote and enhance the protection and care of the environment. Four projects were selected for recognition, two in each division: Junior (grades 7 and 8) and Senior (grades 9-12). In each Division, an Outstanding Achievement project and a Second Place Recognition were selected.
The Illinois Junior Academy of Science exists for the benefit of students. It provides students insight into the problems and methods of thinking that are particular to the scientist but applicable to other occupations. It includes information concerning new investigations and discoveries in science and an understanding of the science-produced equipment used.
The criteria for the Environmental Excellence Award included issues such as addressing or preventing pollution, the remediation of air, land or water, or analyzing the effect of pollution on our environment.
Students whose projects are recognized for Outstanding Achievement receive a $100 U.S. Savings bond, a plaque and certificate. The students whose projects received Second Place recognition receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond, a plaque and certificate.
The 2008 winners were:
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT SENIOR DIVISION
Eva Feldman
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago, IL
Project Title: "Pollution Indicators in the Chicago River"
Project Category: Environmental Science
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT JUNIOR DIVISION
Austin Mroz
Quest Academy
Palatine, IL
Project Title: "It's Not Easy Being Green"
Project Category: Environmental Science
SECOND PLACE SENIOR DIVISION
Allison Ramsey
Southeastern High
Augusta, IL
Project Title: "Environmental Effects of Oil Spills on Aquatic Plants"
Project Category: Environmental Science
SECOND PLACE JUNIOR DIVISION
Marilyn Garces
Christian Liberty Academy
Arlington Heights, IL
Project Title: "Clean Water for the World"
Project Category: Environmental Science
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