The CGA’s first ever statewide GIS mapping competition for 4th through 12th grade students has concluded. 5 students projects have been selected as state finalists in each of two divisions. The authors of each project will be awarded a prize of $100, and the projects will be advanced to the national competition. 5 other projects have been selected for Honorable Mention.
The CGA wants to thank:
- the NorCal Chapter of URISA and the California Geographic Information Association for their generous support of this competition;
- the 29 schools that registered for the competition, including all the teachers and students who invested their time in creating projects about their state;
- all of the judges who lent their time and expertise to scoring the entries and selecting the very best;
- and Dr. Waverly Ray who took the lead in coordinating the competition and brought enthusiasm and skill to the task!
Without further ado, we present the winners.
In the middle school (4th-8th grade) division…
- Hazalle Leiva and Mario Silva, Hollenbeck Middle School STEM Magnet (Teacher Laura Ruiz) for “Liquor Stores and Schools“
- Gavin Mora and Nathan Larson, Vinewood Elementary (Teacher Nicole Dickinson) for “Fast Food Near Amusement Parks“
- Cedar Burns and Zachary Stephens, Vinewood Elementary (Teacher Nicole Dickinson) for “Sports Locations“
- Pranay Kulkarni, Morning Creek Elementary School (Teacher Soumya Chennapragada) for “Rocks and Minerals of National Parks in California“
- Annalyn Grant and Camille Troy, Vinewood Elementary (Teacher Nicole Dickinson) for “Endangered Species“
In the high school (9th-12th grade) division…
- Erika Hookasian and Mari Jrbashyan, Clark Magnet High School (Teacher Dominique Evans-Bye) for “California Drought“
- Claire Lytle, Kearny School of Science, Connections & Technology (Teacher Corri-Anne Burgess) for “Comparing Obesity Levels to Socioeconomic Status in 5th Graders for SDUSD“
- Asad Dalmar and Alex Baustista, Kearny School of Science, Connections & Technology (Teacher Corri-Anne Burgess) for “Body Composition K-12“
- Gerardo Cosio and Jesus Acosta, Math, Science and Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School (Teacher Mariana Ramirez) for “Classmates Not Inmates“
- Dominique Haro and Betsayda Puerta, Math, Science and Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School (Teacher Mariana Ramirez) for “Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)“
And also deserving of honorable mention are the following projects.
In the middle school (4th-8th grade) division…
- Marco Lopez and Joshua Gonzalez, Hollenbeck Middle School STEM Magnet (Teacher Laura Ruiz) for “Homeless People in Los Angeles“
- Annel Contreras and Bryan Padilla, Hollenbeck Middle School STEM Magnet (Teacher Laura Ruiz) for “Health Clinics of Boyle Heights“
- Mihir Konkapaka, Morning Creek Elementary School (Teacher Soumya Chennapragada) for “Landforms of California“
In the high school (9th-12th grade) division…
- Evelyn Esparza and Carlos Gonzalez, Math, Science and Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High School (Teacher Mariana Ramirez) for “Exploring the Effects of Redlining in Boyle Heights“
- Renzo Juarez, Clark Magnet High School (Teacher Dominique Evans-Bye) for “Pollution and Marine Debris“
