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=John Ehret Science Fair Wiki=

__2009 Winners:__
Twenty-one John Ehret students participated in the 2009 Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair held March 3 and 4 at the University of New Orleans. Congratulations to those students who placed and received special awards. Three students qualified for the State competition in April.

__**David Nguyen**__ won first place for the Engineering – Electrical and Mechanical Division for his project: “What is the effect of various types of turbines on the amount of electricity produced of a wind turbine generator?”, qualifying for the state competition. David received additional awards and recognition from the United States Air Force for an outstanding science or engineering project, from MS Bebow & Associates and he was awarded the Betty R & Gene F. Van Norman award for engineering. David was invited to the International Sustainable World Project Olympiad that will be held in Houston this April.


 * __Terry Dao__** won third place in Cellular and Molecular Biology, qualifying for the state competition for her project: “What is the effect of zinc on yeast fermentation?”

__**Don Vu**__ won 4th place in Animal Sciences, received the Stockholm Junior Water Prize for a water-related science research project and was invited to participate in the state Stockholm Competition. His project was: “What is the effect of temperature on coral blooming?”

__**Dominic Suazo**__ won 4th place in Cellular and Molecular Biology for his project: “What is the effect of phosphate on cellular respiration of duckweed?” and __**Thao Dam**__ won 4th place in Plant Sciences for her project: “What is the effect of sweet potatoes on pansies?”

Patrick F. Taylor foundation recognized John Ehret High School along with other high schools that entered 10 or more projects in the competition.