Tolland Student Recognized at Annual CT Science Fair

From Energize CT:

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – March 28, 2016 – Tolland area student, Amelia Peck was honored as a finalist for her project, Designing an Airfoil Spinner to Improve Efficiency of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines, at the 68th annual Science and Engineering Fair at Quinnipiac University that was held on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

eesmarts ™, an Energize CT program administered by Eversource and The United Illuminating Company, sponsored the Special Award categories of Alternative/Renewable Energy for middle and high school students; Future Sustainability for high school students; and Sustainable Resources and Practices for middle school students.

Amelia’s project was awarded 1st place in the High School Alternative/Renewable Energy category. She focused on designing different shapes of airfoil spinners to maximize electrical output for small scale wind turbines by directing the wind more smoothly across the nacelle of the turbine. By doing this, she was able to create more kinetic energy. She received $500, a plaque commemorating her achievement and a trip to compete at I-SWEEP in Houston, Texas.

The Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair is open to students in grades 7 through 12 across the state, who compete for more than 600 spots each year. The objective of the fair is to attract young people to careers in the science and engineering industry, while also developing critical thinking skills. The fair is supported by several academic and industrial organizations throughout the state, with funds directed to the awards, operations and various educational activities.

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