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1999 CPCUG Science Fair Awards |
Once again this year we found an excellent crop of young computer scientists. Annually the Capital PC User Group recognizes deserving young computer scientists for their outstanding science fair projects. CPCUG President Scott Mohnkern presented the awards at May 10, 1999, General Meeting from 7-8pm. The remaining Science Fair Awards were conducted on June 14 from 7-8pm. Scott presented plaques, $50 savings bonds, and one-year CPCUG memberships for special achievement in exploring computer technology. Several other Computer Science Category participants received CPCUG certificates.
As before, we invited these young scientists to set up their displays at 6:30 before the meeting to explain their projects to CPCUG members. They taught us about their explorations in Computer Science. We also invited these young scientists to send us electronic copies of their papers for inclusion on the CPCUG Web Server and synopses in the Monitor. See the links on their name.
CPCUG Special Recognition Plaques, $50 savings bonds, and a one-year membership go the following:
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Project Title |
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Montgomery Area Science Fair Awardees |
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Shilpi Maheshwari |
A Comparison of Utilities and Algorithms in Text Compression |
Thomas S. Wooten HS |
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Jonathan Roberts |
Human Interface Accessibility Software: A Voice/Touch System For Internet E-Mail |
Quince Orchard HS |
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Computational Model of Lateralization As Affected by Cortical Asymmetries and Overlapping Inputs |
Montgomery Blair HS |
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Prince William/Manassas Regional Science Fair |
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Julianna C. Burrows |
How Close is Too Close |
Saunders Middle School |
| Predator Prey Relations |
Hylton High School |
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Northern Virginia Regional Science and Engineering Fair |
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None selected |
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Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair Awardees |
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Matthew C. Berger |
The Effect of Various Control Methods on Simulated Deer Populations |
Lee High School |
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Stephen J. Guy |
The Effect of Various Control Methods on Simulated Deer Populations |
Lee High School |
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Joshua Eckstein |
Improved Mathematical Implementation Through Extended Functionality |
Langley High School |
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DC Mathematics, Science and Technology Fair |
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Khalilah Karim |
Cyberbuilder: Do It Yourself Technology |
Benjamin Banneker Academic HS |
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Yibing Tan |
How To Fix The Horrible Y2K Problem |
Bell Multicultural Senior HS |
The following young scientists are also invited to present their exhibits and be recognized by CPCUG.
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Montgomery Area Science Fair invited presenters |
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Julia Bertaut |
Computer Simulated Cheetah Genetics |
Takoma Park MS |
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Todd Bryant |
The Effect of the Number of Characters in a Vigenere Encryption System on Encoding and Decoding Time |
Takoma Park MS |
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How Random is Random |
Takoma Park MS |
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Caitlyn Pollock |
Search Engines: Which is the Best? |
St. Bartholemew's School |
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Pathfinding: A Comparison of Algorithms |
Takoma Park MS |
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Scientific Calculator |
Poolesville HS |
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Krister Fardig |
A Modeling of Water Diffusion Anisotropy in Human Tissue Through Monte Carlo Simulation |
Montgomery Blair HS |
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An Automated On-line Radiology Database |
Montgomery Blair HS |
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Keeti Bhamidipati |
Life and Death of a Network Virus |
Paint Branch HS |
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Joshua Levine |
Life and Death of a Network Virus |
Paint Branch HS |
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Joseph Lee |
An Efficient Two-Dimensional Interpolation Algorithm For Simulated Electric Field Data |
Montgomery Blair HS |
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Aubrey Hillman |
The Durability of Floppy Disks |
John T. Baker Middle School |
Several volunteer CPCUG judges worked hard to select these projects, covering six fairs this year. CPCUG members Peter Kimmel and Basil White judged in Fairfax County and Dick Holt in Northern Virginia. Basil has written an interesting article on his experience. Walt Houser and Mason Wallace evaluated the Montgomery Fair exhibits. Scott Langill judged the District of Columbia and also reported on the DC Fair. Robert Clemenzi assessed the Prince William Fair entries. Wayne Dernoncourt covered Prince George's and St. Mary's Counties. Our thanks go to the judges plus invaluable support from CPCUG staff member Lynne Sturtz and the CPCUG Board.
It's challenging to understanding and assess the projects and rewarding to see these young people doing such good work. This program is an excellent way to bring new and energetic members into CPCUG. Moreover, the awards provides CPCUG with positive visibility with the scientifically literate families of the Washington DC area. If you would like to see your jurisdiction included in next year’s effort, please contact
Walt Houser CPCUG
Coordinator.