2011 Intel-OAR Environmental Innovators Contest

Intel-OAR Environmental Innovators Contest - Presentations and Awards

March 15, 2011

The Intel-OAR Environmental Innovators Contest is aimed at high school students who identify real local water resource problems and propose innovative solutions. This contest challenges local students to develop creative ideas on how to improve the environment in their community.

The Presentation and Awards Ceremony was held at the Visitor Center for the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury.

For more information on this event visit: http://www.assabetriver.org

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20113-580-4364::Alison Field-Juma, OAR Executive Director

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20113-580-4369::Anne McGrath, Intel Engagement Coordinator

20113-580-4370::Jennifer Bombard, Marlborough High School - "Benefits of Pervious Cover"

20113-580-4371::Jennifer Bombard, Marlborough High School - "Benefits of Pervious Cover"

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20113-580-4374::Jennifer Bombard, Marlborough High School - "Benefits of Pervious Cover"

20113-580-4376::Jennifer Bombard, Marlborough High School - "Benefits of Pervious Cover"

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20113-580-4381::Bill Froberg, Judge, OAR Educational Coordinator

20113-580-4382::James Farrell, Marlborough High School - "Bug vs. Plant"

20113-580-4384::James Farrell, Marlborough High School - "Bug vs. Plant"

20113-580-4386::Kristen Herrman, Marlborough High School - "Plants or Plants?

20113-580-4387::Kristen Herrman, Marlborough High School - "Plants or Plants?

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20113-580-4391::Jameson Flynn, Marlborough High School - "Filled with Phosphates"

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20113-580-4396::Lyla Strassel, Marlborough High School

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20113-580-4401::Helen Shanahan, Marlborough High School - "Removal of Pharmaceuticals from the Assabet River"

20113-580-4404::Helen Shanahan, Marlborough High School - "Removal of Pharmaceuticals from the Assabet River"

20113-580-4408::Judges Bill Froberg, Paul Goldman and Ingeborg Hegemann

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20113-580-4415::Lyla Strassel, Marlborough High School - "Organic versus Chemical Fertilizers"

20113-580-4416::Lyla Strassel, Marlborough High School - "Organic versus Chemical Fertilizers"

20113-580-4417::Lyla Strassel, Marlborough High School - "Organic versus Chemical Fertilizers"

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20113-580-4420::Judges Julia Khorana, Ingeborg Hegemann, Alison Field-Juma, Bill Froberg and Paul Goldman pose questions to Lyla Strassel

20113-580-4421::Chiraag Lathia, Phillip Dominci, Akhil Sontakke, Westford Academy - "Solving the Problem of Milfoil in the Assabet River"

20113-580-4423::Chiraag Lathia, Phillip Dominci, Akhil Sontakke, Westford Academy - "Solving the Problem of Milfoil in the Assabet River"

20113-580-4426::Emily Gao and Gabrielle Queenan, Bedford High School - "Community Action Against Invasive Species"

20113-580-4428::Emily Gao and Gabrielle Queenan, Bedford High School - "Community Action Against Invasive Species"

20113-580-4429::Judges review their notes before choosing the winning projects.

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20113-580-4432::Judges review their notes before choosing the winning projects.

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20113-580-4444::2nd Runner Up: Jennifer Bombard, Marlborough High School - "Benefits of Pervious Cover"

20113-580-4447::1st Runner Up: Chiraag Lathia, Phillip Dominci, Akhil Sontakke, Westford Academy - "Solving the Problem of Milfoil in the Assabet River"

20113-580-4451::2011 Winners: Emily Gao and Gabrielle Queenan, Bedford High School - "Community Action Against Invasive Species"

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20113-580-4453::Honorable Mention - Poster: Lyla Strassel, Marlborough High School - "Organic versus Chemical Fertilizers"

20113-580-4455::Honorable Mention - Poster: Helen Shanahan, Marlborough High School - "Removal of Pharmaceuticals from the Assabet River"

20113-580-4456::Honorable Mention - Poster: Jameson Flynn, Marlborough High School - "Filled with Phosphates"

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