Friends middle school scientists presented their research posters at the Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair (DMRSEF) last week and the results are in! These impressive scientists, many of whom will be advancing to the CSEF State Fair in Ft. Collins on the CSU campus, received the following awards at the regional fair. Congratulations to all of our scientists who are making a real difference in our world.

Chayse*
Ponder This: How Wildfire Smoke Affects the Growth and Health of Ponderosa Pine Trees
2nd place Earth and Environmental Science Division 
Special Awards- CIRES Climate Advocate Award
3rd place Best in Fair
Won the Student Choice Awards (HS students pick their favorite projects)

Gryffin* 
Toothpaste Trauma: The Relationship Between the Type of Toothpaste and Percentage of Change in Bacteria on Teeth
2nd place Biologic Sciences

Phoebe and Lola*
Headway of Headache, The Relationship Between the Biologic Reaction to Learning: Online vs In Person
1st Place Medicine and Health Sciences Division

Chloe*
TATAA Celiac! A Proposed Model for Celiac DNA Isolation, Intervention, and Cure
2nd place Medicine and Health Sciences DivisionTitle of research
Special Award-Office of Naval Research Science Award

Avi, Tadan, Phoenix 
Go with the Flow, The Relationship Between Frequencies and Brain Waves
3rd place Medicine and Health Sciences Division
Special award- Outstanding Research CU Anshutz Neuroscience Graduate Program Award

*Will be going to CSEF State Fair in Ft Collins on CSU campus