The Granite School District STEM Fair had a familiar feel that most current and former students can relate to.

There were tri-fold cardboard displays, photos of experiments, diagrams, charts, graphs, and capable students eager to explain their projects. But what sorts of problems are today’s students seeking to answer?

Here’s a sample of the projects featured in this year’s STEM fair:

The selection of an increasing kanamycin-resistant phenotype in E. coli

How screen color and background color affect your memory

Is multitasking really possible?

Macroinvertibrates – a green fertilizer

Is sugar really bad for you?

How do different types of water resist electricity?

The effects of cutting roots on adjacent plants

A novel method for automatic installation of roof shingles

Using the Glycemic Index to predict blood sugar levels

Do all liquids evaporate at the same rate?

Trash to heat

A new method for recycling residential waste water

Effect of music on heart rate

Does the molar weight of salt affect how conductive it is?

Suspension vs. beam bridges

The effect of habitat enrichment on the Giant Pacific Octopus

Congratulations to all STEM Fair winners