Museum Honors Science Fair Participants

The Alaska Museum of Natural History handed out ribbons to students at the recent science fair who chose to focus on Earth science for their project.

Congratulations go out to all students who spent time and worked hard; there were great topics and projects in every scientific field. Here are our picks for Earth science:

1st place:
Jania Tumey
"Boom or Bust? Does Volcanic Ash Affect Plant Growth?"
4th grader from Rogers Park Elementary
Ms. Wilcox-teacher

2nd place:
Sebastien Libbrect
"Do Plant Materials Affect Erosion?"
2nd grader from Aquarian Charter School
Ms. Murati-teacher

3rd place:
Kamryn Beagley
"Dirty Water"
2nd Grader from Turnagain Elementary
Mrs. Turner-teacher

Honorable Mention:
Isabelle Libbrecht
"Which Sedimentary Rock Holds the Most Oil?"
5th grader from Aquarian Charter School
Ms. Julliard-teacher