2022 WInSTEP SEPA Student Research Journal

The following papers and posters were selected as award winners for the UW-Milwaukee WInSTEP Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) Research Competition and are being highlighted in the 2022 WInSTEP SEPA Student Research Journal. This unique journal features outstanding work done by Wisconsin high school and middle school science students in the UW-Milwaukee WInSTEP SEPA program. Congratulations!

Click on the links below to view the student research papers and posters.

WInSTEP SEPA Student Research Papers

Developmental Deformities and Deaths in Zebrafish Embryos Exposed to Hair Dye (Isabella Moeller, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

Differences Between Caffeine and 5 Hour Energy Effects on Zebrafish (Noah Kleinerman, Rufus King IB High School, Milwaukee, WI)

Does Juice Affect Earthworms’ Burrowing Time? (Nico Holtzman, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)

Does Mouthwash Affect Worm Burrows? (Journey Franz, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)

The Effect of Caffeine on the Development of Zebrafish (Kate Hemsworth, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Milwaukee, WI)

Effect of Caffeine on Zebrafish Development (Marie Webb, Michalene McQuide, and Ellie Connor, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Milwaukee, WI)

The Effect of Ethanol on the Development of Zebrafish Embryos (Amalia, Waukesha South High School, Waukesha, WI)

Effects of Caffeine on the Development of Zebrafish (Ahnna Faust, Hailee Fisher, Felicity Giampietro, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Milwaukee, WI) 

Effects of Caffeine on Zebrafish Development (Mae Scheuing, Caroline Denton, and Megan Nchekwaram, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Milwaukee, WI) 

The Effects of Caffeine on Zebrafish Embryos (Cody Franta, Connor Pooler, and Cohen Susler, Waukesha North High School, Waukesha, WI)

The Effects of Nicotine on Embryonic Zebrafish Development (Anna Falci and Ellie Rauh, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Milwaukee, WI)

The Effects of Vitamin E as a Counteractive Treatment for the Toxins Nicotine and Ethanol (Leighton Buckner, Nikita Gladkov, Tareq Sayad, Aaron Vagnini, and Ivy Ven Roy, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

The Harmful Effects of 5-Hour Energy to Zebrafish Survival Rate (Gavin Lawrence, Waukesha North High School, Waukesha, WI)

How Do Different Types of Water Affect an Earthworm’s Burrowing Time? (Marge Richburg, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)

How Do Energy Drinks Affect the Burrowing Time of Redworms? (Riley Kozik, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

How Do Essential Oils, Candles, and Febreze Affect the Burrowing Time of Earthworms? (Addison Black, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

How Does Nicotine Affect the Burrowing Time of Redworms? (Jackson Bebeau, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

How Does Nicotine Effect the Burrowing Time of Earthworms? (Benjamin Kiekow, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

Red Bull and its Toll on Developing Embryos (Ava Preusser, Waukesha North High School, Waukesha, WI)

WInSTEP SEPA Student Research Posters

Clean Worms (Lily, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

Development Effects of Vitamins on Zebrafish Embryos (Leah Golden, Isabella Zuehlke, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

Differences Between Caffeine and 5 Hour Energy on Zebrafish (Noah Kleinerman, Rufus King High School, Milwaukee, WI)

Do the Different Juices Affect an Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) Burrowing Time? (Nico Holtzman, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)

Effects of Alcohol on the Development of Zebrafish Embryos (Olivia Alf, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

The Effect of Arnica montana on Zebrafish Embryonic Development (Makenna Morgan and Audri Brezovar, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

The Effect Of Baking Soda On Earthworm Burrowing Time (Jake Snyder, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)

Effect of Caffeine Exposure on Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Embryos (William Klaus, Union Grove High School, Union Grove, WI)

Effect of Caffeine on Memory and Learning in Adult Zebrafish (Martin Wolf, Mauston High School, Mauston, WI)

The Effect of Different Food Coloring on the Development and Hatch Rates of Zebrafish (Kayla Knudtson, Union Grove High School, Union Grove, WI)

The Effects of Facial Cleansers on Eyes (Layla Amerling, Amelia Bizub, Elissa Eaton, and Mariella Lehrmann, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)

The Effect of Lead Exposure on Male Reproductive Behaviors (Tori Cychosz, Grace Morin, and Elliana Scharrer, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

The Effect of Lead Exposure on Male Reproductive Behaviors (Mia McCarroll, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

The Effect of Lead Exposure on Reproductive Activity in Male Fathead Minnows (Kassidy Molumby and Kayla Krebs, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

The Effect of Lead Exposure on Reproductive Activity in Male Fathead Minnows (Olivia Spader and Taylor Baldewicz, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

The Effect of Lead Exposure on Reproductive Activity and Sex Characteristics In Male Fathead Minnows (Ella Austin, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

The Effect of Lead on Fathead Minnow Reproductive Behaviors (Kristen Ansley, Morgan Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)

The Effect of Lead Poisoning on the Behavior of Fathead Minnows (Aira Dufek and Sophia Murphy) 

The Effect of Lead on Sexual Behaviors and Characteristics of Male Fathead Minnows (Emma Rose and Ally Obarski, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

The Effect of Lipstick on Zebrafish Embryonic Development (Savannah Santos, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

The Effects of Glass Cleaner on Worms (Sophia Fluckiger, June Heilberger, Norah Hendry, and Mateo Lopez, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)

The Effects of Lead on Memory and Learning in Zebrafish (Andrew Trute, Dylan Demaske, and Alex Suhr, Mauston High School, Mauston, WI)

The Effects of Nicotine on Zebrafish Development (Kate Perry and Molly Nehring, Germantown High School, Germantown, WI)

The Effect of Vape Juice on Zebrafish Development (Ariana Refinski, Emilie Rochon, Ella Milsted, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)

The Effect of Vaping Fluid Without Nicotine on the Mortality and Hatching of Zebrafish Embryos (Morgan Bellile and Kayla Pederson, Mauston High School, Mauston, WI)

How does Alcohol Affect the Development of Zebrafish Embryos (Aaden Herrera-Freedy and Dean Amble, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

How Does Alcohol Affect the Growth of a Zebrafish Embryo? (Myah Boone, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

How Does Salt Affect Burrowing (Isabell Ross, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)

Is the Smell Worth the Risk? (Elise and Addison Black, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

Mean Caffeine (Nitin and Logan Welter, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

Nicotine: Slowing Minds Millions at a Time (Benjamin Kiekow and Jackson Bebeau, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

Smoking? You Must be Joking (Sadie, Lake Country Middle School, Hartland, WI)

Worms Reaction to Dish Soap Brands (Jaxon Ziegler, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)