Trumbull Student Honored at State Science Fair

According to the state, United Illuminating Co. and CL&P, Abigail Kelly has the power.

Kelly, an eighth-grader at St. Catherine of Siena School, was recognized for her contribution on algae at the 65th Annual Connecticut Science Fair.

Kelly's project dealt with “An Investigation Of How The Environmentally Harmful Levels Of Algal Bloom Due To Fertilizer Run-Off Into The Fresh And Coastal Sea Waters of Connecticut Can Be Reduced,” at the annual Science and Engineering Fair at Quinnipiac University held recently.

"Abigail's an excellent student. She has a strong interest in science," said School Principal Beth Hamilton.

Kelly's academic performance has earned her a scholarship to Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden.

Special awards, sponsored by the Energize Connecticut initiative and the eesmarts™ program, were given to students at the competition in the following categories: Sustainable Resources and Practices for middle school students; Future Sustainability for high school students; and Alternative/Renewable Energy for middle and high school students.

Kelly’s project was honored in the “Sustainable Resources and Practices” category for middle school students.

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Energize Connecticut initiative and eesmarts™ program sponsor sustainable categories at state’s largest sciencecompetition for middle and high school students.

“It was a privilege to honor the students at the Science and Engineering fair as they show a promising future for our workforce; one that will have the skills necessary to tackle tomorrow’s energy and environmental challenges,” said Alex Kragie, Special Assistant to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner, Daniel C. Esty.  “Connecticut needs students trained in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to help us to increase energy efficiency, utilize renewable energy sources and remain environmentally-conscious – all of which will help grow our economy and create jobs.”

Kragie was on-hand at the event to present awards to the finalists, along with Bill Herdegen, President and Chief Operating Officer, Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) and Tony Marone, Senior Vice President of Customer & Business Services, The United Illuminating Company (UI).  Representatives from CL&P and UI also served as judging chairs and coordinated with approximately 30 judges from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, Pratt & Whitney, Capitol Regional Education Council, Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Clean Energy Finance & Investment Authority and the Connecticut Business & Industry Association.

These projects highlighted sustainable processes, products and technologies with a goal to protect the environment for future generations.  More than 440 middle and high school students designed and presented science projects during the week-long Science Fair.