St. Joes student Camilla David stands with her awards from the regional science fair. (Submitted photo)

The College of Science, Engineering and Technology, and Minnesota State University, Mankato Campus hosted the 63rd Regional Elementary Science Fair on Saturday, April 26. Over 900 project exhibits (grades 3-6) were housed in Myers Field House at MSU with 104 schools participating.

This year, there were many exciting changes with Dr. Shannon Fischer as the new director and Beth Rorvig, the science fair secretary/coordinator.

Exhibits were entered in the categories of: animal science, behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, earth and planetary sciences, energy and transportation, engineering, environmental science, family consumer science, health science and human performance, microbiology, physical science, and plant sciences.

Ribbons were awarded in four tiers. The top tier was a purple ribbon. The next tiers were blue, red, and green. New this year was a Young Scientist Achievement Award, which was the top student for each grade level.

Four students from St. Joseph Catholic School in Waconia competed at the regional fair.

Camilla David won the 5th grade top honors at the fair and was awarded the Young Scientists Achievement Award. She won a purple ribbon for her project titled, An Apple a Day May NOT Keep the Doctor Away! She received an engraved trophy and a $100 gift card. Fischer commented that the 5th grade had the largest number of competitors so he wanted to acknowledge what an accomplishment that was for David, who is the daughter of Rachelle and Paul David of Waconia.

St. Joes students placed as follows:

Jakob Lenzmeier won a blue ribbon with a project titled, Catapults: Terror of the Medieval Ages. Lenzmeier also received a medal, certificate, and shirt as part of a special award from the United States Army.

Grant Good won a blue ribbon with a project titled, What brand of popcorn pops the best?

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St. Joes students shine at regional science fair