SHA Student Project Honored at Connecticut Science Fair

Sacred Heart Academy student Olivia Kelly was honored as a finalist in two different categories for her project, “Peak Electricity: Generating Energy Using A Centrifugal Airflow Fan Blade, Propelled By Hot Air Flowing From A Soffit Vent To A Ridge Vent On A Roof”, at the 65th annual Science and Engineering Fair at Quinnipiac University held on March 16.

Special awards, sponsored by the Energize Connecticut initiative and the eesmarts™ program, were given to students at the competition in the following categories: Sustainable Resources and Practices for middle school students; Future Sustainability for high school students; and Alternative/Renewable Energy for middle and high school students.

Kelly’s project was honored in the “Alternative/Renewable Energy” and “Future Sustainability” categories for high school students.

“It was a privilege to honor the students at the Science and Engineering fair as they show a promising future for our workforce; one that will have the skills necessary to tackle tomorrow’s energy and environmental challenges,” said Alex Kragie, Special Assistant to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner, Daniel C. Esty.  “Connecticut needs students trained in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to help us to increase energy efficiency, utilize renewable energy sources and remain environmentally-conscious – all of which will help grow our economy and create jobs.” 

These projects highlighted sustainable processes, products and technologies with a goal to protect the environment for future generations.  More than 440 middle and high school students designed and presented science projects during the week-long Science Fair.