Medomak Valley High School Shines at Maine State Science Fair Despite Virtual Setting

On Saturday, March 23, twenty-six students from Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro participated in the Maine State Science Fair. Despite the last-minute shift to a virtual setting, the students were enthusiastic and engaged in the experience. Each student had a 10-15 minute Zoom interview with their judges.

Twenty-six students from Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro took part in the Maine State Science Fair on Saturday, March 23. The event was held virtually due to the last minute change. However, this did not dampen the spirits of the students who were eager to showcase their projects.

Despite being up against approximately 250 students from 24 schools across the state, five projects from MVHS students were able to secure a spot within the top three of their respective categories. This impressive feat marks the second year in a row that Medomak students have excelled at the science fair.

Sam Parent was awarded first place in the computer science category for his innovative project that focused on using drones and neural networks to detect crop disease. Ace Moberly secured second place in the plant science (agriculture) category for their research on using eel wastewater as a fertilizer treatment. Lyra Puchalski’s animal science project on the impact of carbon dioxide on the ciliary function of blue mussels earned her a third-place award.

Anna Weber and Micaela Lorentzen received third place in the plant science category for their project on reducing eutrophication via arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. David Creamer’s project on