Mt. Carmel state science fair attendees (left to right) Michael LaCour, Luke Roger, Henry Nguyen, and Zachary Broussard.
Henry Nguyen’s project, “The Science of Shoe ‘Jumpology’ ” (determines which type of shoe helps you jump higher)
Luke Roger’s project, “The Reaction Kinetics of Mint Candies & Cola” (calculates the candy and cola combination that generates the greatest reaction height).
Zachary Broussard’s project, “It’s All in the Color” (which color most attracts humming birds)
Michael LaCour’s project, “How To With O2: Investigating the Best Hydroponic Method for Growing Lactuca Sativa Buttercrunch” (comparing the Floating Raft Method of Hydroponics to the Kratky Method when growing lettuce).
Mt. Carmel well represented at State Science Fair
The best of the best young scientists gathered to compete in the Louisiana Science and Engineering Fair in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, March 25th.
Mt. Carmel Elementary had four 8th grade students attend and compete in their designated categories at this prestigious State Science Fair.
In order to reach this level of competition, these students had a long journey! They began their scientific research in September, 2013, and went on to achieve a 1st or 2nd place award at each of the following levels: school, district, and region (VI).
The “Young Scientists” from Mt. Carmel are: Michael LaCour, Luke Roger, Henry Nguyen, and Zachary Broussard.
These young scientists presented the state judges with a variety of interesting topics.
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