SWR SUPER STARS

ORGANIC FERTILIZERS: CHANGING TOMATOES, CHANGING THE WORLD?

“I learned that hydroponic systems are a great way to grow plants, but as of right now, I would not recommend using organic fertilizers with them.” - Olivia Fries

The Judson Pond Project

“The Judson’s Pond, located in Victor, NY, was constructed in the 1980’s and has been a beloved spot for recreation for generations. In the spring and summer of 2020, the Judson’s Pond experienced a considerable dieoff of the fish population. The scientific community of Allendale Columbia carried out tests on the pond to determine the cause. In the summer of 2022, we looked to collect a consistent set of data to determine pond health. We tested nitrate, Secchi disk, phosphate, DO, and temperature to determine pond health; additionally, we analyzed zooplankton and phytoplankton populations. We found that the pond met 4/5 of our criteria (using averages) and showed substantial improvement from prior years when using the median, all five of our criteria were met.”

TLDR: “Ponds are cool.”- Thomas Riveros

FACE IT, YOU HAVE BIAS: DISCRIMINATION BIAS IN HUMANS

“I learned that the Other-Race effect is a lot more complicated than just not being able to tell faces apart.” - Harmony Palmer

How To Get Away With Murder

“I learned that this is a much more complex project than I thought.”Nolan Redhead

COVID-19 AND HEARING LOSS

“There is no evidence that Covid-19 infections cause hearing loss in teenagers according to my study’s findings.” - Tommy Duver