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 2024 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 Delays And Deaths in Zebrafish Embryos Exposed To Wildfire Smoke (Larissa Grotophorst and Emily Waldron, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)
Do Earthworms Have A Hot Sauce Preference? (Olive Kiefer and Abby Lieb, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)
Does PanOxyl Affect Earthworm’s Burrowing Time? (Catherine, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)
The Effect of Base Chemicals in Vapes on Zebrafish Embryos (Carley Miller, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)
The Effect of Caffeine on the Heart Rate and Hatched Rate of Zebrafish Embryos (Kaylee Schnell, Sophie, and Rianna Ziesman, Mauston High School, Mauston, WI)
The Effect of Fructose on Zebrafish Embryo (Josie Voss and Riley Davel, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)
The Effect of Lead (Pb) Poisoning on Male Fathead Minnows (Pimephales promelas) Reproductive Behaviors and Aggression (Houston Nguyen, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
Effect of Lead Poisoning on the Reproductive Behaviors and Secondary Sex Characteristics of Male Fathead Minnows (Taylor Bohne and Chloe Bell, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
The Effect of Municipal Water Containing Potential PFAS Contaminants on Zebrafish Embryo Development (Shelby Hale, Mauston High School, Mauston, WI)
The Effect of Red Dye 40 on the Mortality, Hatch Rate, and Heart Rate of Zebrafish Embryos (Ivon Heinrich, Mauston High School, Mauston, WI)
The Effects of Caffeine on the Survival and Development of Zebrafish Embryos (Madison Dorschner, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)
The Effects of Juice on Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) (Noah Mathewson, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)
The Effects of Lead on the Reproductive Behavior of Male Fathead Minnows (Elliott Haberer, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
The Effects of Lead (Pb) on the Reproductive Behaviors of Male Fathead Minnows (Caleb Lemm, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
The Effects of Lead on the Reproductive Behaviors of Male Fathead Minnows Observed Over the Course of Ten Days (Marin Grismer, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
Effects of Sweeteners on Zebrafish Embryonic Development (Kierstin Schlevensky, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)
The Effect of Tap Water Potentially Contaminated With PFAS Toxicants on the Hatch, Heart, and Mortality Rates of Zebrafish Embryos (Espen Pitts and Haily Howard, Mauston High School, Mauston, WI)
How Do Energy Drinks Affect an Earthworm’s Locomotion? (Sava Zolotarenko, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
How Does Children’s Motrin Affect Earthworm Locomotion? (Julia Holahan, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
How Does Dexmethylphenidate Affect an Earthworm’s Locomotion? (Naomi Lindmark, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
How Does Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) Affect an Earthworm’s Locomotion? (Molly O’Brien, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
How Does Native Body Wash Affect Earthworm’s Locomotion? (Jack Fitzpatrick, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
How Does Perfume Affect an Earthworm’s Locomotion? (Lily O’Brien, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
How Does Shampoo Affect the Locomotion of an Earthworm? (Lauren, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
WInSTEP SEPA Student Research Posters
The Affects of Lead on Zebrafish (Bailee Blair, New Lisbon High School, New Lisbon, WI)
ADHD Annelids (Emma Voelker, Molly O’Brien, and Naomi Lindmark, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
The Alcohol Downfall (Emma Sarnecki, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
Analysis of the Effects of Lead Poisoning on Fathead Minnows’ Sexual Behavior Compared to the Behaviors of Non-Leaded Fathead Minnows In A Control Tank and a Tank With Leaded Fathead Minnows (Simon Huebsch, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
Are Wallflowers Toxic? (Olivia Camp and Audrey, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)
Bubbly Bubbles (Emma McPherson and Aubrynn Biondo, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
Comparing Secondary Sexual Characteristics and Reproductive Behaviors of Fathead Minnows in Lead Exposed and Controlled Tanks Over a 9-Day Period (Jordan Schroeder, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
Do Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) Have a Hot Sauce Preference? (Olive Kiefer and Abigail Lieb, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)
The Effect of Acidity on Zebrafish (Danio rerio) (William Langenfeld and Addison Dunkerson, Union Grove High School, Union Grove, WI)
The Effect of Caffeine on the Development of Zebrafish (Abby Austin and Maddie Hischke)
The Effect of Ibuprofen on the Development of Zebrafish Embryos (Olivia Bushey and Mallory Dam, Union Grove High School, Union Grove, WI)
The Effect of Lead (Pb) Poisoning on Male Fathead Minnows (Pimephales promelas) Reproductive Behaviors and Aggression (Houston Nguyen, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
The Effects of Juice on Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) Burrowing Behavior (Noah Mathewson, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)
The Effect of Liquids on an Earthworm’s Burrowing Time (Dulce Landeros, Tri-County Middle School, Plainfield, WI)
The Effect of Sunscreen on the Developing Zebrafish Embryos (Trista Meteyard and Lia Vasiliadis, Union Grove High School, Union Grove, WI)
Effects of Caffeine on Worms (Alex, Tyler, and Clayton Henckel, Heritage Christian Schools, New Berlin, WI)
The Effects of Cooking Oil on Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) Burrowing Behavior (Jessica Bradach, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)
The Effects Of Lead On Fathead Minnows Reproductive Behaviors (Alice McIntyre, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
The Effects of Lead (Pb) on the Reproductive Behaviors of Male Fathead Minnows (Caleb Lemm, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
The Effects of Lead on the Reproductive Behaviors of Male Fathead Minnows Observed Over the Course of Ten Days (Marin Grismer, Butler Middle School, Waukesha, WI)
Effects of Nicotine on Zebrafish Embryo Development (Evan Brammeier and Lukas, Lake Country School, Hartland, WI)
The Effects of PanOxyl on an Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) and Its Burrowing Time (Catherine, Christ King School, Wauwatosa, WI)
The Effects of Salt on the Hatch Rate and Mortality of Zebrafish (Cody Komiskey, Mauston High School, Mauston, WI)
The Effect of Tap Water Potentially Contaminated With PFAS Toxicants on the Hatch, Heart, and Mortality Rates of Zebrafish Embryos (Espen Pitts and Haily Howard, Mauston High School, Mauston, WI)
Is Fertilizer Harmful? (Aliena Deede and Cam Gregor, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)
How Does Caffeine Affect Zebrafish Embryos? (Bambi Binns)
How Fertilizer Affects Earthworms (Finley Hubiack, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)
Lead on the Memory & Learning of Zebrafish (Malena Anderson and Bristol Baumgartner, New Lisbon High School, New Lisbon, WI)
Leaf Worms as a Model Organism to Coke and its Components (Maddie Jacobsen, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)
Melatonin Effect on Embryonic Development of Zebrafish (SEPA) (Abby Angle and Gavin Rybarczyk, Muskego High School, Muskego, WI)
Is Melatonin Toxic to the Human Body? (Ryan Glaser and Nathan Kruepke, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)
Road Salt Effects on Worms (Aarohi Sharma and Maella, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)
Which Hand Sanitizer Works the Best Without Being Harmful? (Libby Fluckiger, Samantha Leverance, and Allie Ploszaj, Waukesha STEM Academy, Waukesha, WI)