Science Fairs
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State Science Day Awards:
Sponsored by the Ohio Soybean Council Foundation
By establishing the Science Day Awards, the Ohio Soybean Council Foundation acknowledges that tomorrow's innovations in the soybean industry will be produced by today's best and brightest science students.
The combination of science and soybeans has produced new uses and bioproducts such as environmentally friendly soy-based inks, toners, adhesives and plastics. Home-grown fuels like biodiesel improve air quality and reduce dependence on non-renewable fossible fuels.
Click here to download the Science Fair Awards flyer.
>Ohio State Science Day: May 8, 2010
- For: Best project in the area of agriculture biosciences, bioresources, biopolymers, bioproducts, and/or biofuels using soybeans
- Grade: 5-12
- Award: 1st place - $1,000; 2nd place - $500; 3rd place - $250
- For: Best projects in the area of agriculture biosciences, bioresources, biopolymers, bioproducts, and/or biofuels using soybeans
- Grade: 5-12
- Award: Up to 3 - $100 awards in each of the 16 districts
2010 State Winners
| Name | County | School | Project |
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1st Place - Josh Prine |
Brown | Hamersville Elementary School | Finding alternative fuels: A study of biofuels and emissions |
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2nd Place - Merissa Chiu |
Lucas | Sylvania Southview High School | Effects of isoflavone on the growth of prostate cancer cells in a prostate cancer cell line |
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3rd Place - Joseph Keiter |
Clinton | Rodger O' Borror Middle School | Soybean hardness and moisture content |
2010 District Winners:
| Name | County | School | Project |
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Neal Brant |
Trumbull | Hubbard High School | Running a car on vegetable (soybean) oil |
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Merissa Chiu |
Lucas | Sylvania Southview High School | Effects of isoflavone on the growth of prostate cancer cells in a prostate cancer cell line |
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Rachel Clonch |
Highland | Lynchburg-Clay High School | The Effect of Feedstuffs on the Growth of Chickens |
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Luke Comstock |
Butler | Fairfield Middle School | Recycled Water: Does it affect soybean plant growth? |
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Paige Felger |
Stark | Alliance High School | Does vegetable (soybean) oil affect an eraser's erase ability? |
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Joe Keiter |
Clinton | Rodger O'Borror Middle School | Soybean hardness and moisture content |
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Brian Li |
Franklin | Hastings Middle School | Effects of fertilizer on algae |
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Halle Miller |
Lorain | Columbia High School | Pollutants vs Soybeans: Who will come out on top? |
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Laman Muhammad |
Franklin | Horizon Science Academy of Columbus | Do plants affect soil erosion? |
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William Reese |
Trumbull | Hubbard High School | Running a car on vegetable (soybean) oil |
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Delaney Ross |
Ashland | St. Edwards | Soybean growth: Which water works best? |
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Stephen Rudowicz |
Franklin | Thomas Worthington High School | How does grass grow with more carbon dioxide in the air? |
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Tyler St. Pierre |
Franklin | Thomas Worthington High School | Effect of carbon dioxide levels on grass growth |
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Sarah Thaxton |
Clermount | St. Andrew/St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School | The effects of different ligh spectrums on the growth rate of a soybean plant |
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Michael Wolff |
Lucas | Ottawa Hills High School | Soybeans: Genetically Modified vs Organic |
Resources:
Biobased Solutions: Advances in Soy Research & Development
- The United Soybean Board Newsletter with the latest new "green" products that impact industries such as automotive, construction and recreation
- for soybeans
- The Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center (OBIC) is a research initiative that develops renewable specialty chemicals, polymers/plastics and advanced materials
- Production Research sponsored by the Ohio Soybean Council improves soybeans in many ways and meets needs in the marketplace; read about researchers at work
Bioproducts & Industrial Alternatives: Inks, Adhesives, Toners, Building Materials
Bioproducts: Candles, Crayons, Health & Beauty Products
- A list of soy-based consumer products
Biofuels: Energy Crops
- Soy Biodiesel & Clean Air for Kids Campaign
- Soy Biodiesel webquests for students
- Food
- How Stuff Works
- Bioheat
Idea Starters:
Scientists have found many food applications and created new industrial products because they questioned and studied the unique characteristics of the soybean. Science Fair topics related to plants, food and new uses of soybeans fit into a broad range of biology and chemistry (plant, food and biocomposite) sciences.
Think of some questions or consider these title ideas as you plan a soy science project.
Agronomy and Genetics
- Can Soybeans Produce Their Own Nitrogen Fertilizers?
- Effects of Soil Compaction, Plant Overcrowding, or Fertilizers on Nodule Production
- Gene Gun Transformation of Soybeans
- How to Breed a Better Bean?
- Revisiting Mendel Using Soybeans
Food and Nutrition
- Animal Feed Using High Energy Soybean Meal
- Aquaculture-A Valuable Use for Soybeans
- Make Your Own Oil: Try as Lubricant and Cooking Oil
- Soy Glycerin and Density
- Soy Ingredients in Functional Foods
- Protein Coagulation: Useful as Glue?
- Baking Technology: Lecithin for Fats and Oils Replacement: Lecithin for Flavor Improvement
- Non-Stick Cooking Sprays: Does Soybean Lecithin Make it Work?
Industrial Uses
- Soy Around the House - BBQ cleaner, dust mop treatment
- Soy Solvents in Remove Inks, Grease, Oils and Stains
- Soy as Graffiti Remover
- Effectiveness of Soy-based Skin Creams and Sun Protectors
- Test the Environmental Factors of Soy in/on Newsprint
- Biodiesel Fuel on Golf Courses and Marinas
- Why is NASA Studying Biodiesel Fuel?
- Soy Protein as Plastic Material
- Formaldehyde-free adhesives from soy protein
