R23 : Jocks, Girdles and guards - A Dilatant Anomaly!


Students Jack Mogus
School HDSB - Emily Carr Public School - Oakville
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 11 - Engineering and Computing IV
Abstract To purpose of this experiment is to investigate the use of an non-Newtonian fluid to improve the life-saving protection, reliablity and comfort of protective hockey equipment in athletes when direct force is applied.
Awards
Group Award Prize
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Global R&D Hamilton Award for Outstanding Research$ 100
Primary Fluid Systems Engineering AwardsPrimary Fluid Systems Engineering Awards - Second$ 150
McMaster University LEAP Academy Female Award of InnovationMcMaster University LEAP Academy Female Award of InnovationFree admission to LEAP program
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Canada-Wide Science Fair Trip AwardsCanada-Wide Science Fair Trip Award