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Jordan Krell

Elizabeth Bosworth

May 16, 2006

Two students place at national event

Jordan Krell, Plankinton, and Elizabeth Bosworth, White Lake, received fourth-place honors at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Indianapolis.

Krell, a sophomore, placed with his “Smart Seat” project. The affordable child safety seat alerts drivers and others that a child has been left unattended for a set period of time while the car’s ignition is off.

The seat also alerts drivers if the seat becomes unbuckled for any reason when the ignition is on.

Bosworth, also a sophomore, created a project named “Making Methane,” which uses animal manure to produce methane. Such a system could be used to produce an alternative fuel source and help reduce global warming.

A team from Mitchell High School also received recognition for their efforts. Terra Toribio and Trisha Schleich did not place at Indianapolis, but gave their presentation: “Plastic Food Containers: An Unsafe Situation?”