Swain School Campus middle school students presented their Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) projects at Northampton Community College!

On Saturday, February 26, twelve students presented projects. Here are the award levels:

First Award with a Perfect Score:

Julie Feliciano '26 - Microbiology, "The Bacterial Growth on Various Types of Masks."

Virginia Kraus '26 - Microbiology, "The Antibacterial Effects of Different Types of Honey."

First Award:

Emma Estrada '27 - Ecology, "Effects of Temperature on a Solar Powered Phone Charger."

Joshua Goldberg '27 - Physics, "How Does Temperature Affect the Bounce of a Ball?"

Olivia Laible-Warner '27 - Chemisty, "The Effect of Cocoa on the Melting Time of Chocolate."

Joe Sixsmith '27 - Chemistry, "Does Your Drink Conduct Electricity?"

Toler Wreaks '27 - Microbiology, "Effect of Disinfectant Wipes on Bacterial Growth."

Abbie Criscuolo '26 - Chemistry, " Comparative Absorbency of Various Fabrics."

Murathime Daisley '26 - Ecology, "Which is the Best Method of Purifying Water?"

Justin Jankowski '26 - Physics, "The Heat Absorption of Various Colors."

Tyler Shankweiler '26 - Physics, "The Effect of Mass on the Distance a Car Travels."

Second Award:

Jacob Ellis '26 - Chemistry, "Which is the Best Method for Baking Cheesecake?"

Many students are being invited to present their projects in person at Penn State (State College) from Sunday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 17. 

We are so proud of our students and their projects!