Wisconsin Star in Agriscience finalist and winner, Andrew Gotham.
MADISON, Wis. (June 13, 2024) – Andrew Gotham of the New Auburn FFA is a Wisconsin Star in Agriscience finalist.
Andrew’s SAE began with an idea of seeing if a bean seed emergence will occur faster using a natural substance called biochar, which is created by burnt plant matter. His findings did prove that bean plants did grow faster with the use of biochar. Andrew’s next project focused around engineering new plant growing structures with one of his structures being a small-scale ferris wheel attached to a motor. He concluded that this structure not only was efficient for plant-growth but attractive to one’s eye.
Andrew’s third project researched the most efficient ice-melting substance. After testing ten different substances in three trials, Andrew discovered calcium chloride was able to dissolve ice the fastest. He has been able to share his findings with the town board president to spread awareness.
Andrew’s parents are Zech and Janel Gotham. His advisor is Brenda Scheil.
About Wisconsin Association of FFA:
The Wisconsin Association of FFA is a leading student organization due to the efforts of 253 FFA Chapters across the state. With a focus on premier leadership, personal growth and career success, students’ FFA activities complement agricultural classroom instruction by giving them an opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge while gaining real-world experience. These activities are dependent on donor funding through the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. The FFA is also supported by the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association throughout Wisconsin. For more information about Wisconsin FFA, the Wisconsin FFA Foundation and the Wisconsin FFA Alumni visit https://wisconsinaged.org.
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