Sienna Harden and Vivian Bozek, sixth-grade students at Saint Joseph Catholic School, have achieved first place in the middle school animal sciences division at the 69th Annual Colorado Science and Engineering Fair held at Colorado State University. Their project, titled “You Got Good Milk,” focused on identifying the best goat milk, considering factors such as lactose intolerance and milk quality. The students discovered that older goats produce higher-quality milk compared to younger goats and that different goat breeds have varying fat, protein, and cholesterol levels in their milk.
Their research could benefit dairy goat farmers by providing useful insights into goat milk production. As the top finishers, they were awarded $225 and medals, and they were also nominated for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. This nomination recognizes their project as one of the top ten percent of middle school science fair projects in the United States, a great honor for the students and their school.
Saint Joseph Catholic School emphasizes a well-rounded education that combines academic excellence with Catholic teachings and the values of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The school fosters a love for learning, encourages students to develop their talents, and promotes a lifelong commitment to education. To learn more about Saint Joseph Catholic School and schedule a tour, visit https://gosaintjoseph.org/ or call 970-484-1171.
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Overall, Sienna Harden’s achievements demonstrate her dedication to scientific research and her passion for helping others through her work in animal sciences division at Colorado Science
