2003 St. Mary's County Science and Engineering Fair History

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Feburary 22, 2003 St. Mary's County Science and Engineering Fair Program Cover

Picture of Fair
The Senior Grand Award winner was Michelle Mattingly.  Her project was titled "Drums of Seawater."

Where did she go to school?

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 Picture of Senior Winner Then and Now
The Team Grand Award winners were Jeffrey Dronenburg and Matthew Martz.  Their project was titled "Mad Science - Electrokinetic Propulsion."  Jeffrey and Matthew went on to attended the International Science and Engineering Fair!

Where did they go to school Great Mills High School

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What are their career plans?

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 Picture of Team Winners Then and Now
The Junior Grand Award winner was Pierce Autry in the category Botany.  His project was titled "Algae Bloom: Chemical or Natural."
 

Where did he go to school? Lexington Park Christian School

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 Picture of Junior Winner Then and Now
The Fair was held at Leonardtown High School: 

January 31, 2008 Jeffrey W. Dronenburg II:

I and Matthew Martz competed in the science fair in 2003 in the team projects category. We had a great time, learned a lot and eventually competed in the intel ISEF competition in Cleveland, OH. I found this memories area and wanted to give you a little update on my team mate and I.

Where we went to school: We both attended Great Mills High School

Where we went to college: I attended and graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ with a BS in electrical Engineering. Matt attended Virginia Tech. Unfortunately, I am not sure exactly what degree he graduated with.

What our career plans are: We both want to pursue developmental engineering, bringing the best technology to fruition.

Where we are now: I am currently a Research and Developmental Engineer, supporting "Core Avionics" for NAVAIR. I plan on pursuing graduate degrees in the very near future. Matt decided to go straight into grad school and is currently pursuing a Master's degree.

With fond memories,

Jeff Dronenburg

2003 World History Of Science and Engineering