Sienna Harden and Vivian Bozek, both sixth-grade students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fort Collins, recently won first place in the high school animal science division at the 69th annual Colorado Science and Engineering Fair held at Colorado State University. Their project, titled “You Have Good Milk,” focused on identifying the best goat’s milk, taking into account factors such as lactose intolerance and milk quality.
Their research revealed that older goats produce higher quality milk compared to younger goats and that different breeds of goats have different levels of fat, protein, and cholesterol in their milk. The students hope their findings will benefit dairy goat farmers by providing valuable insights into goat milk production.
As the top finalists, Sienna and Vivian were awarded $225 and medals, and were also nominated for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. This nomination recognizes their project as one of the top ten percent of high school science fair projects in the United States, which is a great honor for the students and their school.
St. Joseph Catholic School emphasizes a well-rounded education that combines academic excellence with Catholic teachings and the values of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The school fosters a love of learning, encourages students to develop their talents and promotes a lifelong commitment to education. To learn more about St. Joseph Catholic School and schedule a tour, visit https://gosaintjoseph.org/ or call 970-484-1171.
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