2024 Award Winners

Elementary Excellence Awards

Award NameStudent NameProject TitlePrize NameSchool
Grade 4 DivisionalHebah AbdulrehmanHow Do Casts Work and How to Make Them More Comfortable?GoldEdmonton Islamic Academy
Grade 4 DivisionalDounya AbougoushBeach Crane SilverEdmonton Islamic Academy
Grade 4 DivisionalAmeer YoussefPlants Growth in 2 Different Types of Soil and a Hydroponic SystemBronzeEdmonton Islamic Academy
Grade 4 DivisionalAyva PiraniSight or Sound?BronzeAurora Academic Charter Primary School
Grade 5 DivisionalMuhammad BilalDo Winglets Affect Flight Performance?GoldEdmonton Islamic Academy
Grade 5 DivisionalAisha LampaUnderstanding the Composting Process – Green vs. Brown MaterialsSilverEdmonton Islamic Academy
Grade 5 DivisionalTaliah ArsaliUsing Solar Energy to Open and Close a Garage Door SilverEdmonton Islamic Academy
Grade 5 DivisionalBrandon GeeFrom Ashes to Structures: The Role of Fly Ash in Cement ManufacturingBronzeCaernarvon Elementary School
Grade 5 DivisionalElyana HachemHow Clean Is Your Smile BronzeEdmonton Islamic Academy
Grade 6 DivisionalLayan BouaeshiBattle of Batteries GoldEdmonton Islamic academy
Grade 6 DivisionalMeralle Eledrisi Battle of Batteries GoldEdmonton Islamic academy
Grade 6 DivisionalMatthias Tabor FoxBlight FightSilverAurora Academic Charter School
Grade 6 DivisionalAdonias Helawie Beide Blight FightSilverAurora Academic Charter School
Grade 6 DivisionalNehemiah TilahunHydra HandBronzeAurora Academic Charter School
Grade 6 DivisionalReya PiraniSparkling SmilesBronzeAurora Academic Charter School

Junior/Senior Excellence Awards

Award NameStudent NameProject TitlePrize NameSchool
Junior DivisionalAditi RamanarayanSeparation of Pigments in Spinach Leaves by Paper ChromatographyGoldSTEM Collegiate
Junior DivisionalSarah BykewichElectrocultureGoldParkview
Junior DivisionalAdam AbdelhadiEco Friendly FabricSilverEdmonton Islamic Academy
Junior DivisionalJainika JoshiPractical AI: AI Cameras Transforming Wildfire Surveillance and BeyondSilverSTEM Collegiate
Junior DivisionalLuciana BrisbourneIs Cheap Makeup Safe? An Experiment to Look for Bacteria in Dollar Store CosmeticsSilverParkview
Junior DivisionalKhalisa MukhiAI and ISilverAurora Academic Charter Secondary School
Junior DivisionalCasilda BrightSound & StudyingSilverSt. Rose Catholic Junior High School
Junior DivisionalAbdurrahman ShehadehNo More Hot Water Burns with LED and Buzzer Alert!BronzeEdmonton Islamic Academy
Junior DivisionalOviya KariamalThe Golden Spice Unveiled: Modern Marvels of TurmericBronzeStratford School
Junior DivisionalJohn Daniel GanzonMicrowave ManiaBronzeSt. Rose Catholic Junior High School
Junior DivisionalThomas AcquayeMicrowave ManiaBronzeSt. Rose Catholic Junior High School
Junior DivisionalJagrat MiddhaTime DilationBronzeAurora Academic Charter School
Junior DivisionalDanika LeitchPucker Up!BronzeParkview
Junior DivisionalRobyn FedynakPucker Up!BronzeParkview
Junior DivisionalSena SetoA Chance For BeesBronzeAurora Academic Charter Secondary School
Junior DivisionalAnjum Vig Purity Peak BronzeAurora Academic Charter Secondary School
Senior DivisionalAahil AnsariA Sex-Specific Analysis of Osteoarthritic Progression Using In Vitro Simulated Microgravity ExposureGoldOld Scona Academic
Senior DivisionalMohammad ShehadehUsing Machine Learning and Utilizing Graphite’s Conductive Properties to Improve Teacher Instruction Based on Students’ MoodSilverEdmonton Islamic Academy
Senior DivisionalAaron DiasWave to the Future: Sustainable Seawater to FreshwaterSilverOld Scona Academic
Senior DivisionalEsam TaherWave to the Future: Sustainable Seawater to FreshwaterSilverOld Scona Academic
Senior DivisionalRateb AjamiehPredicting Cardiovascular and Stroke Related Diseases For Women and Elderly Through a Machine Learning Backed Ear-Based WearableSilverOld Scona Academic
Senior DivisionalSaras AgrawalPredicting Cardiovascular and Stroke Related Diseases For Women and Elderly Through a Machine Learning Backed Ear-Based WearableSilverOld Scona Academic
Senior DivisionalZenia PereiraFrom Emmissions to SolutionsBronzeAurora Academic Charter Secondary School
Senior DivisionalIshaan UpadhyayFeathered FiltrationBronzeAurora Academic Charter Secondary School
Senior DivisionalAdelyn NohOptimizing Your Chitter ChatterBronzeStratford School
Senior DivisionalAyden BravenderAn Affordable Soft Robotic Platform For Search and Rescue Applications Within a Confined EnviromentBronzeHarry Ainlay

Special Awards

Award NameStudent NameProject TitlePrize NameSchool
ACPA Alberta Chemist AwardSarah MeradReviving Dead WaterHonourable MentionEdmonton Islamic Academy
ACPA Alberta Chemist AwardÉmile TamHow Do I Polish Copper?WinnerParkview
ACPA Rick Dillen AwardMaiita PorterClot BustersHonourable MentionSt. Hilda
ACPA Rick Dillen AwardAileen RenjuClot BustersHonourable MentionSt. Hilda
ACPA Rick Dillen AwardAditi RamanarayanSeparation of Pigments in Spinach Leaves by Paper ChromatographyWinnerSTEM Collegiate
Al Rashid Mosque Environmental Science AwardAaron DiasWave to the Future: Sustainable Seawater to FreshwaterHonourable MentionOld Scona Academic
Al Rashid Mosque Environmental Science AwardEsam TaherWave to the Future: Sustainable Seawater to FreshwaterHonourable MentionOld Scona Academic
Al Rashid Mosque Environmental Science AwardSarah BykewichElectrocultureWinnerParkview
ASM Material Science AwardBrandon GeeFrom Ashes to Structures: The Role of Fly Ash in Cement ManufacturingHonourable MentionCaernarvon Elementary School
ASM Material Science AwardAdam AbdelhadiEco Friendly FabricWinnerEdmonton Islamic Academy
B. K. Sinha Behavioral Sciences Research AwardEmma FillmoreThe Psychology of Serial KillersHonourable MentionSTEM Collegiate
B. K. Sinha Behavioral Sciences Research AwardKhalisa MukhiAI and IWinnerAurora Academic Charter Secondary School
Chemical Institute of Canada AwardSierra Sandhu Spies in Disguise WinnerAurora Academic Charter School
Dow Canada Sustainable Future Award – ElementaryDounya AbougoushBeach Crane Honourable MentionEdmonton Islamic Academy
Dow Canada Sustainable Future Award – ElementaryAisha LampaUnderstanding the Composting Process – Green vs. Brown MaterialsWinnerEdmonton Islamic Academy
Dow Canada Sustainable Future Award – JuniorAbhay KarumuriHydropower, Can It Power A City?Honourable MentionAurora Academic Charter School
Dow Canada Sustainable Future Award – JuniorTemiloluwa DunmolaHydropower, Can It Power A City?Honourable MentionAurora Academic Charter School
Dow Canada Sustainable Future Award – JuniorAdam AbdelhadiEco Friendly FabricWinnerEdmonton Islamic Academy
Dow Canada Sustainable Future Award – SeniorZenia PereiraFrom Emmissions to SolutionsHonourable MentionAurora Academic Charter Secondary School
Dow Canada Sustainable Future Award – SeniorAaron DiasWave to the Future: Sustainable Seawater to FreshwaterWinnerOld Scona Academic
Dow Canada Sustainable Future Award – SeniorEsam TaherWave to the Future: Sustainable Seawater to FreshwaterWinnerOld Scona Academic
E.H. Gowan Physics Award of ExcellenceMuhammad JomhaReady for TakeoffWinnerEdmonton Islamic Academy
Human Biology AwardAahil AnsariA Sex-Specific Analysis of Osteoarthritic Progression Using In Vitro Simulated Microgravity ExposureHonourable MentionOld Scona Academic
Human Biology AwardOviya KariamalThe Golden Spice Unveiled: Modern Marvels of TurmericWinnerStratford School
IEEE Award of ExcellenceLayan BouaeshiBattle of Batteries Honourable MentionEdmonton Islamic Academy
IEEE Award of ExcellenceMeralle Eledrisi Battle of Batteries Honourable MentionEdmonton Islamic Academy
IEEE Award of ExcellenceRateb AjamiehPredicting Cardiovascular and Stroke Related Diseases For Women and Elderly Through a Machine Learning Backed Ear-Based WearableWinnerOld Scona Academic
IEEE Award of ExcellenceSaras AgrawalPredicting Cardiovascular and Stroke Related Diseases For Women and Elderly Through a Machine Learning Backed Ear-Based WearableWinnerOld Scona Academic
Kruger Memorial Senior Solar Energy AwardRateb AjamiehPredicting Cardiovascular and Stroke Related Diseases For Women and Elderly Through a Machine Learning Backed Ear-Based WearableHonourable MentionOld Scona Academic
Kruger Memorial Senior Solar Energy AwardSaras AgrawalPredicting Cardiovascular and Stroke Related Diseases For Women and Elderly Through a Machine Learning Backed Ear-Based WearableHonourable MentionOld Scona Academic
Kruger Memorial Senior Solar Energy AwardAaron DiasWave to the Future: Sustainable Seawater to FreshwaterWinnerOld Scona Academic
Kruger Memorial Senior Solar Energy AwardEsam TaherWave to the Future: Sustainable Seawater to FreshwaterWinnerOld Scona Academic
Math & Stats Award – SeniorAdelyn NohOptimizing Your Chitter ChatterHonourable MentionStratford School
Math & Stats Award – SeniorMohammad ShehadehUsing Machine Learning and Utilizing Graphite’s Conductive Properties to Improve Teacher Instruction Based on Students’ MoodWinnerEdmonton Islamic Academy
Professional Biologists’ AwardMatthias Tabor Fox Blight FightHonourable MentionAurora Academic Charter School
Professional Biologists’ AwardAdonias Helawie Beide Blight FightHonourable MentionAurora Academic Charter School
Professional Biologists’ AwardAyva PiraniSight or Sound?WinnerAurora Academic Charter School
Psychologists’ Association of Alberta Behaviour Science AwardAdelyn NohOptimizing Your Chitter ChatterHonourable MentionStratford School
Psychologists’ Association of Alberta Behaviour Science AwardMohammad ShehadehUsing Machine Learning and Utilizing Graphite’s Conductive Properties to Improve Teacher Instruction Based on Students’ MoodWinnerEdmonton Islamic Academy
RASC Astronomy Award – Jr/SrJagrat MiddhaTime DilationHonourable MentionAurora Academic Charter School
RASC Astronomy Award – Jr/SrJustina KainThe Mysterious Impact of Dark Matter on the GlobeWinnerSt. Rose Catholic Junior High School
RASC Astronomy Award – Jr/SrGemma De BenedettoThe Mysterious Impact of Dark Matter on the GlobeWinnerSt. Rose Catholic Junior High School
Sanofi Biogenius Canada AwardAdam AbdelhadiEco Friendly FabricHonourable MentionEdmonton Islamic Academy
Sanofi Biogenius Canada AwardRateb AjamiehPredicting Cardiovascular and Stroke Related Diseases For Women and Elderly Through a Machine Learning Backed Ear-Based WearableWinnerOld Scona Academic
Sanofi Biogenius Canada AwardSaras AgrawalPredicting Cardiovascular and Stroke Related Diseases For Women and Elderly Through a Machine Learning Backed Ear-Based WearableWinnerOld Scona Academic
Taylor Memorial Senior Chemistry AwardMuhammad Abdullah LampaFighting Fire With FireHonourable MentionEdmonton Islamic Academy
Taylor Memorial Senior Chemistry AwardAlexander DudekInvestigation of the Potential Oral Health Detriments of Carbonated Water on Tooth Enamel DemineralizationWinnerOld Scona Academic
Taylor Memorial Senior Chemistry AwardAlex LinInvestigation of the Potential Oral Health Detriments of Carbonated Water on Tooth Enamel DemineralizationWinnerOld Scona Academic
Young Scientist Award – Grade 4Sumaya SaadWhich Gum Brand Lasts The Longest?WinnerEdmonton Islamic Academy
Young Scientist Award – Grade 5Muhammad BilalDo Winglets Affect Flight Performance?WinnerEdmonton Islamic Academy
Young Scientist Award – Grade 6Faaliha PopatiaWater Purification WinnerAurora Academic Charter School
Young Scientist Award – Grade 6Saanvi KoorapatyWater Purification WinnerAurora Academic Charter School
Best Elementary ProjectHebah AbdulrehmanHow Do Casts Work and How to Make Them More Comfortable?WinnerEdmonton Islamic Academy

Canada-Wide Science Fair: Team Edmonton

Student NameProject TitleSchool
Aditi RamanarayanSeparation of Pigments in Spinach Leaves by Paper ChromatographySTEM Collegiate
Sarah BykewichElectrocultureParkview
Mohammad ShehadehUsing Machine Learning and Utilizing Graphite’s Conductive Properties to Improve Teacher Instruction Based on Students’ MoodEdmonton Islamic Academy
Aaron DiasWave to the Future: Sustainable Seawater to FreshwaterOld Scona Academic
Esam TaherWave to the Future: Sustainable Seawater to FreshwaterOld Scona Academic
Rateb AjamiehPredicting Cardiovascular and Stroke Related Diseases For Women and Elderly Through a Machine Learning Backed Ear-Based WearableOld Scona Academic
Saras AgrawalPredicting Cardiovascular and Stroke Related Diseases For Women and Elderly Through a Machine Learning Backed Ear-Based WearableOld Scona Academic
Aahil AnsariA Sex-Specific Analysis of Osteoarthritic Progression Using In Vitro Simulated Microgravity ExposureOld Scona Academic