2nd Student Research Exhibition
2nd Annual Student Research Exhibition
The 2nd Annual Student Research Exhibition was held in conjunction with the GLOBE 17th Annual Meeting from 12-16 August 2013 in Hyattsville, Maryland, U.S.A. to highlight recent GLOBE student research. Each GLOBE Country Coordinator was given the opportunity to nominate three projects for participation and each U.S. Partner was given the opportunity to nominate one project for participation. A poster session was held on 12 August where student researchers were available to answer questions regarding their research projects.
Summary of participation
| Region | Country | State (if applicable) | No. of Submittals |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 32 | ||
| Africa | Madagascar | 2 | |
| Nigeria | 1 | ||
| Asia and Pacific | Thailand | 6 | |
| Europe and Eurasia | Croatia | 2 | |
| Norway | 1 | ||
| Latin America and Caribbean | Argentina | 1* | |
| Peru | 1* | ||
| Uruguay | 1* | ||
| Near East and North Africa | Saudi Arabia | 3 | |
| North America | United States | Alaska | 1 |
| Georgia | 1 | ||
| Ohio | 4 | ||
| Michigan | 2 | ||
| Pennsylvania | 1 | ||
| Texas | 3 | ||
| West Virginia | 4 | ||
*The three countries from Latin America and Caribbean Region worked on a collaborative project, and therefore their project counted only once in the total project count.
Submissions included:
SR1: Virtual
Region:Africa
Country: Madagascar
School(s): Lycee Rabemananjara Toamasina Madagascar
Teacher(s): Doris Rabenandrasana-Tora Adonis Ricardo
Student(s):
Title: The Passing of a Possible Climate Change on the Lapse of Plants as "Terminalia catappa" and "Terminalia Mantaly"
Abstract: Is there climate change on our study site, and has climate change made an impact on plants, resulting in the disruption of their growing cycle.
SR2: Virtual
Region:Africa
Country: Madagascar
School(s): Lycee Rabemananjara Toamasina Madagascar
Teacher(s): Doris Rabenandrasana-Tora Adonis Ricardo
Student(s):
Title: The impact of temperature change on larval mosquito outbreaks
Abstract: Considering the fact that malaria is every year in our region we chose two sites of malaria in order to observe the proliferation of mosquito larvae and the factors that determine our school in order to neutralize them to protect students who work on the edge this area and participate at the same time the national fight against malaria.
SR6: Virtual
Region: Europe and Eurasia
Country: Norway
School(s): Åmot skule
Teacher(s): Ivica Gelemanovic, Ivan Ilisevic
Student(s): Klamentina Olic, Gabrijela Marjanovic, Marija Tankosic, Leia Smiljanić, Lea Basić, Katarina Kolaković
Title: The relationship between tree growth and altitude
Abstract: Does altitude influence tree growth? Are there other growth conditions that affect tree growth?
SR7: Virtual
Region: Latin America and Caribbean
Country: Argentina, Peru, Uruguay
School(s):
Argentina: Grupo Educativo Marín - Col. Carmen Arriola de Marín and Fundación Cruzada Patagónica - Centro de Educación Integral (CEI) "San Ignacio"
Peru: Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina
Uruguay: Club de Ciencias Bénticos
Teacher(s):
Argentina: Ana Prieto, María Eugenia Bertossi and María Inés Amato
Peru: Claudia Caro Vera
Uruguay: Patricia Píriz
Student(s):
Argentina: Matías Casares, María Agustina Girona Acevedo, Agustín Grunauer, María Lohlé, Joaquín Mirabelli, María Eugenia Negri, Nicolás Amaranto Manqui, Martina Joubert, Carlos Llaytuqueo, Deborah Melo, Joaquín Porma, Rocío Porma Favre, Marilina Porma Favre, Gabriel Riffo, Diego Valeria, Jeremías Porma Favre, Lucrecia Colligual, Javier Riffo, Luis Prieto, Jeremías Hermosilla, Cristian Flores
Peru: Renzo Samaniego, Luis Andrés Rodríguez, Dante Castro, José Carlos Rivas, Rogelio Campos, Gustavo De la Cruz, Jonathan Paredes, Aldo Alessi, Jean Franco Tineo, Raquel Mori y Juan Diego Calvo –Pérez
Uruguay: Alumni Melisa Cristóbal, Claudio Lacuesta
Title: Developing Awareness About Impacts on Land Cover Produced by ENSO Phenomena and Human Activities
Abstract: This research seeks to strengthen the collaborative work between Argentina, Peru and Uruguay to analyse and understand the effects of the El Niño and La Niña events, and human activities on land covering different biomes of meadows and forests of Peru, Argentina and Uruguay.
SR8: Virtual
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): East Coweta Middle School
Teacher(s): Tammy Hyder
Student(s): Makayla Graham, Christina Whetstone, and Abby Lackey
Title: Climate Change and Asthma
Abstract: How are climate change and asthma related?
SR9:
Region: Near East and North Africa
Country: Saudi Arabia
School(s): The 61st Secondary Girls School at Jeddah
Teacher(s): Hussa Al-Saheel, Manal Madani
Student(s): Salha At. AL-Semery
Title: Sea surface temperature at the Red Sea Jeddah's Coast
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to clarify the impact of sea surface temperature in the Red Sea coast on other variables (density, salinity, pH) and its impact on water living organisms and the measurements were taken from 12 November 2012 to 18 March 2013.
SR10:
Region: Near East and North Africa
Country: Saudi Arabia
School(s): Shahda Intermediate and Secondary School at Sabya
Teacher(s): Mohammed Ahmed Mubajir, Mansoor Ibrahim Khawaji
Student(s): Anas al hussien Al-Nimi, Ahmed Nasir Sarhani, Najeeb Mohammed Sarhani
Title: Desertification and its effect on the plant cover in the western coast for Shahda village in the kingdom
Abstract: This research aims to study the phenomenon of the lack of vegetation in this region, especially the Coastal and desert environment.
SR11:
Region: Near East and North Africa
Country: Saudi Arabia
School(s): Somayah Bint Khayat Secondary Girls School at Al-Bahah
Teacher(s): Kheera Ali al-Zahrani, Rahma Abdullah Al-Zahrani
Student(s): Afnan Hassan Al-Zahrani, Haneen Saeed Al-Zahrani
Title: A study on the effect of water temperature on the solubility of oxygen in GAHAB spring Al-Baha area
Abstract: This study examines the effect of temperature on the solubility of oxygen in water.
SR12:
Region: Asia and Pacific
Country: Thailand
School(s): Don Chan Wittaya School
Teacher(s): Mr. Chumpon Chareesaen
Student(s): Miss Charuwan Srikhatkao and Mr. Sitinon Thepbumrung
Title: A Study of Planting Green Beans for nourishing Rubber Trees during the first year
SR13:
Region: Asia and Pacific
Country: Thailand
School(s): Princess Chulabhorn's College
Teacher(s): Mrs. Patchara Pongmanawut
Student(s): Miss Manisa Kaewsen and Miss Kornkanok Suwanpakpreak
Title: Weather affecting *Aedes* mosquitos in rubber plantation of high and low Dengue transmission risk areas in Trang, Thailand.
Abstract: This study aims at examining factors affecting Aedes mosquito larval densities between high and low dengue risk areas.
SR14:
Region: Asia and Pacific
Country: Thailand
School(s): Praphamontree II School
Teacher(s): Mrs. Betty Jane C. Lerin, M.Sc. and Mrs. Karakate Chankasem
Student(s): Miss Papavadee Vallikul and Miss Jamrell Buynay
Title: The Relationship of Climatic Factors, Soil Characteristics and Density of Fiddler Crabs (*Uca *spp*.*) in Selected Mangrove Ecosystems at Bang Pu, Samutprakarn, Thailand
SR15:
Region: Asia and Pacific
Country: Thailand
School(s): Paphayompitthayakom School
Teacher(s): Mrs. Paninee Voranetivudti
Student(s): Miss Arisa Intrasungkha and Miss Sasiwimon Thongkaeo
Title: Weather affecting amounts of latex production and percent dry rubber content of rubber trees *(Hevea brasiliensis *Müll. Arg. var. RRIM 600) in Phatthalung, Thailand
SR16:
Region: Asia and Pacific
Country: Thailand
School(s): Satit Municipal School
Teacher(s): Mrs. Kiangdeun Khotchasarn
Student(s): Mr. Manop Vajasit, Mr. Borinrak Jomchai and Mr. Panupasu Panpech
Title: Measured concentration of nitrate in water from the bulb of Wetland plant Nepenthes Bung Khong Long, Thailand
Abstract: This research aims to investigate the quality of water such as temperature, salinity, pH, turbidity, and DO that affect the amount of krill appeared in the 3 study-sites as a follow-up research in 2011-2012.
SR17:
Region: Asia and Pacific
Country: Thailand
School(s): Bung Khong Long Wittayakom School
Teacher(s): Mrs. Suttirat Srisongkram
Student(s): Mr. Kittisak Kottarin, Mr. Aitsaraphap Ouammak
Title: Measured concentration of nitrate in water from the bulb of Wetland plant Nepenthes Bung Khong Long, Thailand
SR18:
Region: Europe and Eurasia
Country: Croatia
School(s): Skola za medicinske sestre Vrapce
Teacher(s): Ira Beck, Marinela Labas
Student(s): Filip Matijašec
Title: Tree rings - are they talking about people?
Abstract: We investigated the tree rings of Pinus nigra specimens, tried to establishe if there are any significant changes written in the samples that we took, was their usual growth perhapse interrupted in some period.
SR19:
Region: Europe and Eurasia
Country: Croatia
School(s): Medicinska skola u Rijeci
Teacher(s): Tatjana Holjevic
Student(s): Megi Pavletić, Pegi Pavletić, Dina Bolkovac
Title: Water quality and revitalization potential of Mrtvi Kanal Channel
SR20:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Bowling Green State University
Teacher(s): Dr. Jodi Haney
Student(s): Nicole Winhover, Nichole Szymanski, Nicholas Buhrow
Title: Land Cover as an Indicator of Climate Change in the Bowling Green State University Area
Abstract: We set out to investigate three research questions: 1) What covers the land surrounding the BGSU Campus?, 2) How has the BGSU land cover changed over time?, and 3) Is the iPhone as accurate as two other GLOBE certified GPS devices?
SR21:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): East Fairmont Junior High School
Teacher(s): Barb Pill
Student(s): Elizabeth "Libby" Hayhurst, Aidan Snodgrass, Claiborne Kunce
Title: The Effect of Albedo on Urban Climate Changes
Abstract: The purpose of the GLOBE project is to measure the surface temperature of different surfaces.
SR22:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Sodt School
Teacher(s): Connie Atkisson
Student(s): Gavin Atkisson
Title: City Critters versus Country Critters: Who has the healthiest home?
Abstract: After noticing the farm animals standing in the country rivers near my home, taking drinks and using the restroom in the water, I wondered if the country rivers would still be healthier than the city rivers with all their urban pollution the media talks about. This project attempts to determine if the water quality is healthy enough to support benthic life in both urban and rural settings.
SR23:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Roswell-Kent Middle School
Teacher(s): Mr. Steven Frantz
Student(s): Justin Rumel
Title: Snipe (Gallinago gallinago delicata), Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus), and American Woodcock (Scolopax minor) as Indicator Species on Climate Change Based on Migration
Abstract: The motivation for this project was a study on climate change. The whole point of doing this project was to use the selected birds as a reference to climate change to see if it was actually happening.
SR24:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Palmer High School
Teacher(s): Cheryl Williams
Student(s): Kaitlyn Demoski, Mallory Obeso, Rachel Sanders, Zoie Schmauch, Sterling Stinger
Title: Weather, or Not? Comparing Two Years of GLOBE Data in Palmer, Alaska
Abstract: Palmer High Students collected phenology, frost tube and ground cover data for the past two school years. This investigation analyzes the data, evaluates the methods used, looks for conclusions, and makes recommendations for future investigations.
SR25:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Hawkins Elementary/Hawkins Middle Schools
Teacher(s): Audra Edwards
Student(s): Allyson Edwards, Hope Huges, Madison Jaco
Title: Why is soil so important?
Abstract: Our research projects have the common goal to provide insight into the sustainability of food production systems, to improve the overall movement of soil pollution prevention, and to develop and implement a student lead litter prevention program in India's school system.
SR26:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Montessori Academy of North Texas
Teacher(s): Angela Magers, Debbie Zafar
Student(s): Gerald Clark, Braden Sloan, Joshua Mager
Title: Something Fishy
Abstract: Study of the striped bass population in Lake Texoma and the effects of climate change on the population.
SR27:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Chartiers-Houston Jr./Sr. High School
Teacher(s): Gary Popiolkowski
Student(s): Ling Xue, Savannah Wheeler, Madison Simpson, Emily Lickert
Title: Lichens as bio-indicators
Abstract: Students will collect information about the types and percent lichen coverage on our campus and in their neighborhoods and compare those results to ozone data.
SR28:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Crestwood High School
Teacher(s): Diana Johns
Student(s): Ahmad Awada, Hussein Makki
Title: Correlations between vernal pool phenology and a breeding population of Bufo americanus in Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Abstract: A strong correlation between the onset of precipitation and the breeding use of this vernal pool was noted.
SR29:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Main Street Intermediate School
Teacher(s): Marcy Burns
Student(s): Jadon Magee, Ben Penrose, Mitchell Sommers
Title: Does runoff from increased precipitation affect water quality in Norwalk Creek?
Abstract: We wanted to find out if runoff from precipitation affects the quality of the water in Norwalk Creek. We hypothesized that runoff would have a negative effect on the water in the stream.
SR30:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Huntington High School
Teacher(s): Rick Sharpe
Student(s): Katherine Norman, Caressa Mainland, Amanda McCormick
Title: Climate change and sources of pollution in the Huntington, WV
Abstract: This project looks at climate change and two sources of pollution in the tri-state area.
SR31:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Berkeley Springs High School
Teacher(s): Leigh Jenkins
Student(s): Tyler Orr, Jared Levi
Title: How is tornado size affected by water temperature?
Abstract: We chose to do our report on how water temperature affects tornado size because of our interest in the formation of tornados and the extreme weather systems.
SR32:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Crenshaw Elementary & Middle School
Teacher(s): Jessie Minter
Student(s): Jacob Hinkle, Anthony Tovar, Stepanie Turbeville
Title: Habitat Habits
SR33:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Paw Paw High School
Teacher(s): Carol Coryea
Student(s): Amanda Benson, Hannah Leach, Jon Wolfe
Title: Baseline atmospheric ozone levels on the Paw Paw Schools campus in relationship to location of playground equipment and the Route 9 corridor
Abstract: Students study the atmospheric ozone levels between the Route 9 corridor and the school's playground equipment.
SR34:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Roswell-Kent Middle School
Teacher(s): Steven Frantz
Student(s): Leah Staevich
Title: North, South, East, West: A Study of Microclimate.
Abstract: This research studies surface temperature with respect to the sides of buildings to determine which side is best for gardeners to plant their crops.
SR35:
Region: Africa
Country: Nigeria
School(s): Federal Government Girls' College
Teacher(s): Chisara Iheanacho
Student(s):
Title: Harnessing of Ogbanelu Spring Water for College and Community Use
Winning entries:
1st Place:
Region: North America
Country: United States
School(s): Crestwood High School
Teacher(s): Diana Johns
Student(s): Ahmad Awada, Hussein Makki
Title: Correlations between vernal pool phenology and a breeding population of Bufo americanus in Dearborn Heights, Michigan
2nd Place:
Region: Asia and Pacific
Country: Thailand
School(s): Bung Khong Long Wittayakom School
Teacher(s): Mrs. Suttirat Srisongkram
Student(s): Mr. Kittisak Kottarin, Mr. Aitsaraphap Ouammak
Title: Measured concentration of nitrate in water from the bulb of Wetland plant Nepenthes Bung Khong Long, Thailand
3rd Place:
Region: Europe and Eurasia
Country: Croatia
School(s): Medicinska skola u Rijeci
Teacher(s): Tatjana Holjevic
Student(s): Megi Pavletić, Pegi Pavletić, Dina Bolkovac
Title: Water quality and revitalization potential of Mrtvi Kanal Channel