"HERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE" ... New superintendent starts tenure Jul 13, 2007
-- Affiliation with the International Science and Engineering Fair. -- The "Iberville Talent Machine," that will draw students from around the parish to stage theatrical programs, starting with a Christmas program. (Plaquemine Post South, LA)
Cruel live animal projects should be banned at fairs Jun 26, 2007
The crude experiments on mice under fire at UNM were entered in the International Science and Engineering Fair, which is run by Science Service. Some of the cruel experiments on animals that made it to the finals of the 2007 science fair, which was held at UNM, include inflicting brain injury in rats by blocking the main artery and depriving the organ of blood, repeatedly injecting mice with a common toxic chemical pollutant to determine the damage done to cells and inducing a stroke in mice and... (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Trustees approve 2 percent pay raise Jun 20, 2007
Heard a presentation from Ward Tomlinson, who graduated this year from Brenham High, about his competition in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. This is an on-line publication of The Brenham Banner-Press P.O. Box 585 Brenham, TX 77834-0585 (979) 836-7956 For comments or questions, email. (Brenham Banner, TX)
BISD board to discuss technology director Jun 17, 2007
Also, BHS student Ward Tomlinson is set to deliver a report on this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, which Tomlinson has attended twice. This year's event was held in Albuquerque, N.M., and in 2006, Tomlinson journeyed to Indianapolis, Ind. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Boynton Beach teen employs earthworms in Alzheimer's research Jun 11, 2007
The Park Vista High School student's work is serious stuff, good enough for third place in biochemistry at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in May ... Melanie Kabinoff won third place in biochemistry at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Edgewater student finds clues to personalities in handwriting Jun 10, 2007
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) has more than 1 million students in ninth through 12th grade competing annually and is the world's only science fair that has all life sciences in 14 categories ... For more Find out about the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair at intel. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Laurel senior wins international science contest Jun 8, 2007
Dayan "Jack" Li, who graduated as valedictorian June 1 from Eleanor Roosevelt High, shared the top prize, awarded May 18, after competing against 1,570 students from 50 nations in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque, N.M. ... The Science and Engineering Fair was initiated as an annual event in 1950 by Science Service, a nonprofit agency in Washington, D.C., dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of science among people of all ages. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Senior at Nease wins scholarship Jun 7, 2007
Georgette won the award, one of four, at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held recently in Albuquerque, N.M.. The recipients of the scholarship can use the scholarship at the school of their choice to major in science, math, engineering or technology. (The St. Augustine Record)
Lake Brantley High students shine at international science fair Jun 3, 2007
Lake Brantley High School students set a new standard at the 2007 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair in Albuquerque, N.M.. More than 1,500 finalists from 51 countries competed in this year's fair, which is considered the world's largest and most prestigious science, engineering and mathematics competition. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Bouligny captures international awards May 31, 2007
During the week of May 13 through 19, Bouligny made a name for himself around the world as he captured a first, first runner-up, and second place honors at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held in Albuquerque, N.M.. At the ISEF, Bouligny competed against approximately 1,500 students from 45 states and 50 foreign countries, Overall there were 1,250 projects in the competition. (New Iberia, LA)
Our giants of science May 29, 2007
She won four awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair May 13-19 in Albuquerque, N.M. She was one of 20 Hawaii finalists competing against 1,512 student scientists from 45 states and 51 countries ... Top winners from the Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair, Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and Kauai, Maui, Leeward and Windward District Fairs competed at the international fair ... Last year, she and her brother, Philip, one year older, took top honors at the... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Aiming for the stars May 29, 2007
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR WINNER Ganga Moorthy places third at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in the biological sciences category. The winner of the International Science and Engineering Fair receives a greater honor than seeing their name in lights. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Good showing at science fair May 27, 2007
The students all previously competed at the Waterloo Wellington Science and Engineering Fair before moving on to compete in the national fair. It was held from May 12 to 20 in Truro, N.S.. (Guelph Tribune)
More of this story May 25, 2007
B ville student wins big at international engineering fair By David Austin Special to the E-E ... While competing in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, which was held from May 13-19 in Albuquerque, N.M., the Bartlesville Mid-High School sophomore took second place in the Engineering Materials and Bio-Engineering Category ... The fact that Carvell turned in such a fine showing at the International Science and Engineering Fair came as no surprise to Mid-High principal Jason... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Student’s science fair project on bite force of T. rex takes 4th May 24, 2007
BILLINGS (AP) An Ekalaka student whose science fair project studied the bite force of a Tyrannosaurus rex finished in fourth place at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque, N.M.. Nathan Carroll was one of 1,512 high school students from 50 countries who competed in the weeklong science fair that ended Friday. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
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NEW YORK, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- 1,500 high school students from 51 countries gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico to display their scientific smarts at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Listen to this report from Intel (Nasdaq: ) at: Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos for free and unrestricted use at. (PR Newswire)
S'pore students perform well at international science and physics competitions May 24, 2007
SINGAPORE: Singaporean students have done the country proud at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2007, and the 8th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO). They obtained one First Award and one Second Award at the ISEF, as well as a Gold medal and four Honourable Mentions at the APhO.. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Canada's top teen scientists win awards in half the categories at world's largest student science fair May 22, 2007
Fourteen of sixteen Team Canada competitors bring home awards, scholarships and top prizes from the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair TORONTO, May 22 /CNW/ - From a potentially groundbreaking cancer therapy to reproducing lightning in a bottle to better detect nuclear tests and explosions around the world, Canada's top teen scientists won prizes and awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 13-19 ... More than... (Canada Newswire)
Making India proud at global science fair May 22, 2007
On Friday, however, he saw his little experiment graduate into a $1,000 prize-winning project at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2007. He was among the prize winners in the Earth and Planetary Sciences category of the ISEF, which concluded here on Friday. (Hindu)
North San Diego County School News Briefs: 'Art Mania' planned at St. Patrick May 16, 2007
ESCONDIDO -- Fourteen students from Del Dios Middle School in Escondido were invited to compete at the recent Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The following seventh- and eighth-graders received awards: Chandra Lukes, first place; Miguel Zuniga, Victor Murillo and Allyson Jochims, second place; Thesalie Dumlao, Michelle Hamed, Stephanie Hernandez, Cynthia Hernandez, Andria Mendoza, Victoria Moreno and Benancio Pineda, third place; and Robert Laguna, Lucero Martinez and Hilda... (North County Times)
Area youth off to national science fair May 14, 2007
The three top finalists from the Niagara Regional Science and Engineering Fair, which was held at Brock University in March, are packing their bags for Turo, N.S. ... Students are able to participate in the fair as a result of sponsorship from Sci-Tech Ontario, Pfizer Canada, the Niagara Regional Science and Engineering Fair Committee and generous donors affiliated with Niagara's fair. (Welland Tribune)
All's fair in lovin' science May 5, 2007
Tope-Lehn coordinated the fair and adapted curriculum from the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for elementary use ... Oregon is ahead of the game when it comes to science instruction, and science fairs in general are enjoying renewed interest around the state, said officials with the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
ACVB prepping Downtown merchants for large convention May 3, 2007
The Intel International Science & Engineering Fair is coming to Downtown Albuquerque May 13-19 and the wants everyone to be ready. Thus, the ACVB is holding a meeting on May 7 at 9:30 a.m. in its offices at 20 First Plaza NW to help merchants and restaurateurs plan for the large influx of people. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
5 JPS students participating in national science competitions May 2, 2007
Brandon Newsome, an 11th grader, will be an alternate at the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 14-18. Rachel Lockhart and Deah Gooden, both 12 graders, will be presenters at the National Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics Competition (ACT-SO) in Detroit, Michigan, in July. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sean Madsen: Big winner Apr 30, 2007
Sean Madsen of Empire High School was a big winner at the SARSEF (Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair) awards presentation last month. The freshman won four different awards for his science experiment, Enhancing Solar Cell Efficiency, which involves harnessing solar energy. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Science fair dominated by Episcopal Apr 30, 2007
Episcopal middle and high school students took home a record number of awards for the school at the recent 52nd State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida. The three-day event featured displays of science project exhibits prepared by aspiring scientists and engineers in grades six through 12. (Florida Times-Union)
Area students shine at science fair Apr 24, 2007
Among them, Burlington High School students Kristin Kramer and Whitney Plein earned a trip to the International Science and Engineering Fair in May in Albuquerque, N.M.. Following is a list of students, their individual and team projects and details of the prizes they won. (The Hawk Eye)
Expert sees knowledge of science as civic duty Apr 23, 2007
Some winners at the recent state Science and Engineering Fair attended the conference to display their projects and answer questions. "Some of those kids scare me; they're so smart," Padilla said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
England awarded four-year scholarship to UAH Apr 22, 2007
She was offered the scholarship, which is the UAH/ASF Director s Scholarship Award after winning first place in the category of Earth and Planetary Science award at the 2007 Alabama Science and Engineering Fair. For England s project titled Kepler: Squashing the Circle One Orbit at a Time, she was awarded Best Creative Presentation, two Best of Show awards and The U.S. Army Science and Engineering Award during the fair s awards ceremony. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Alpena sweeps science, engineering trophies Apr 21, 2007
Staff Photo/Dwain Lair Alpena students who competed at the Arkansas Science and Engineering Fair included, from left: (front) Laura Chitwood, Vanessa Erikson, Brandi Bryant, Emily Smith, Dalia Garrison, Mandy Burkhart, sponsor David Good, (second row) Kam Sutton, Taylor Hern, Kara Snider, Samantha Wolfe, Trista Martinez, (third row), Ashley Paul, Ashley Smith, Maranda Mallett, Nicole Rogers, Jessica Evans, (fourth row) Maggie Good, Michael Johnson, Julie Wilcox, Katelyn Good, (back row) Patrick... (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
School board gets look at BISD salaries compared to other districts Apr 19, 2007
The board approved Tomlinson's trip to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair, May 13-18 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tomlinson won at last year's fair, and was invited to return for the 2007 session. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Around the Valley Apr 16, 2007
3 student winners at fair get $2,000 scholarships Student winners from the 54th annual Central California Regional Science, Mathematics and Engineering Fair have been awarded scholarships worth $2,000 to attend California State University, Fresno. Students winners are listed with their project titles:-- Lacey Benefiel, Sanger High School, "Lethal concentrations of environmentally friendly Jalapeno pesticides."-- Darrick Gowens, Immanuel High School, "Effectiveness of different type of wood ashes... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Brevard cleans up at science fair Apr 14, 2007
" Di-mouthpiece, err.... on notice, OOOPs, sorry about that, I almost did cspurgis' job for him. Just a little levity... Yes, I think props to DiPatri are in order. I may not always agree with him but I think he's done a very good job in most respects and I agree that he is a vigorous supporter of the sciences. I would also suggest that another contributing factor to this particular success is that the county has a large population of folks who are associated with the space industry and the... (Florida Today)
Brevard's the county to beat at science fair Apr 13, 2007
"While there's agreement Brevard's a county to beat, it's also recognized that it gets to send more students. Brevard controls three of the state's 38 regions. Many other districts share regions because they have fewer students participating.Districts as large as Broward, Palm Beach and Orange, for example, sent only about 40 students each, fair officials said, while 82 Brevard students showed off their projects Thursday in Fort Myers for the judges. The fair determines limits based on full-time... (Florida Today)
‘Shoo Fly’ lands Tomlinson in international science fair Apr 13, 2007
TWC and the foundation co-sponsored the 21st annual Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Photo courtesy of Texas Science and Engineering Fair ... Ward Tomlinson won Best of Fair at the Texas State Science and Engineering Fair in San Antonio with his six-year project called Shoo Fly Shoo Year 6: The Chemical Breakdown The Pupacidal Effect of Compounds in Mint Essential Oils on Dipterans. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Robeson students win six first-place awards at NAISEF Apr 10, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The Public Schools of Robeson County was well represented at the 14th annual National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair held March 22-24 in Albuquerque, N.M.. The event hosted about 1,000 American Indian students in grades five through 12 from across the United States to compete for top honors. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Astronaut fields weighty queries Apr 6, 2007
Baker, who was visiting the island as a judge for the Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair, made stops at Sacred Hearts Academy and Hickam Air Force Base yesterday to talk to students and show them pictures from her time in space. The pictures that received the most giggles were ones of life in space -- a man reading a Harry Potter book, another playing a trumpet and an astronaut making breakfast tacos on the wall. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Science Fair recognizes young, inspired geniuses Apr 6, 2007
Big Island students took two top prizes in the 50th Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair at the Neal Blaisdell Center exhibition hall ... State and district science fair winners will compete May 13-19 in the International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque, N.M.. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
AHS student brings home the gold Apr 6, 2007
Yet the Alva High School junior, who is concurrently enrolled in Northwestern Oklahoma State University, brought home the top award from the Oklahoma Science and Engineering Fair ... As a result of her first place win, Moorthy will compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque in May. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Science fair wizards enlighten and amuse Apr 5, 2007
"Yes, humans are dirtier than dogs -- they have more bacteria," said Kitamura, one of 453 students from 76 public and private schools participating in the 50th Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair ... State fair winners and those of the Kauai, Maui, Windward and Leeward District Fairs will receive all-expense-paid trips to represent Hawaii at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., May 13-19. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
State bound students take science projects on the road Apr 5, 2007
At 6 a.m. this morning, two busses filled with students will set off to San Antonio for the Texas State Science and Engineering Fair. Pumped for a chance to miss a little school, many of the students said they're anxious to see the competition. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Clovis West grad selected for Cambridge Apr 1, 2007
As a Clovis West senior in 2004, Samra won an all-expenses-paid trip to China to present results from an award-winning Intel International Science and Engineering Fair project. His project's title says it all, for those who speak the language:"Characterization of Mus81/Mms4's Role in Homologous DNA Repair During S-Phase Mitotic Cellular Division."That biochemistry work, in turn, was the latest in a line of winning science fair projects extending back to Samra's elementary school investigation of... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Giant Meteorite Hit Ancient California, Crater Study Suggests Mar 28, 2007
Samuel presented seismic data of the proposed impact crater at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair in 2005. The data clearly shows a circular structure carved out of an ancient sea bed. (National Geographic)
Fresno scholar is Cambridge-bound Mar 27, 2007
As a Clovis West senior in 2004, Samra won an all-expense trip to China to present results from an award-winning Intel International Science and Engineering Fair project. His project's title says it all, for those who speak the language. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Students get high marks for hovercraft project Mar 25, 2007
Jacob Ruble and Grover Johnson's hovercraft was an easy favorite for many at the 25th annual Lincoln University Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The Russellville Middle School eighth graders won a first-place ribbon for their experiment, he Effects of Different Surface Area On How Far a Hovercraft Will Go In a Single Push. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Moorthy wins at NWOSU Science Fair Mar 24, 2007
Moorthy was named Division I (grades 10-12) overall champion for the Biochemistry, Medicine and Health Sciences category titled "Maltose Utilization of Escherichia coli K12." She also was selected to participate in the International Science and Engineering Fair May 13-19 in Albuquerque, New Mexico ... All four of the champions and reserve champions will go on to the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair in Ada on March 30-April 1. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Area students win awards at annual fair Mar 24, 2007
The following southeast Iowa area students won awards at the Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair, held March 17 in Cedar Rapids. Burlington High School. (The Hawk Eye)
Science fair Mar 24, 2007
Ahmahtzyah Barrett from Callaway High School in Jackson shows judge Darlean Porter his science project titled The Fading Ants during the Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair in the Lee Williams Athletic bly Center at Jackson State University in Jackson Friday. (Rick Guy/The Clarion-Ledger). (The Clarion-Ledger)
12 science projects honored Mar 21, 2007
The Fayette students, who will compete with more than 700 students at the 59th annual Georgia Science and Engineering Fair on March 28-31 in Athens, include Andrew Griffith, Jake Hancock and Mitchell Watson, Flat Rock Middle; Asad Abdulla and Christian Concepcion, Fayette County High; Brahma Natarajan, J.C. Booth Middle; Brein Millea, Starr's Mill High; Emilia Amalfitano, Starr's Mill High; Jennie Lee, Fayette County High; John Grimes, Whitewater High; Katie Runyan, Starr's Mill High; Larissa... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Exploring their world Mar 20, 2007
Mikayla Jundt, 12, a seventh-grader at Alta Sierra Intermediate School in Clovis, and her father, Mike, set up her project Monday at the 54th annual Central California Regional Science, Mathematics and Engineering Fair at the Fresno Convention Center's Valdez Hall ... These topics were just a few of hundreds that students around the Valley have entered into the 54th annual Central California Regional Science, Mathematics and Engineering Fair ... The two top winners in the senior division (grades... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Students prepare for state science fair Mar 18, 2007
If they win there, then they will progress to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque, N.M. in May ... The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair is held annually in May and brings together nearly 1,500 students from more than 40 countries. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Minds over matter (David C. Lipscomb) Mar 18, 2007
The team will go on to compete in May in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque, N.M. Joseph Church, 15, from Alice Deal Junior High School in Northwest, came in second with a project that showed the effect of several variables on the trajectory of toast ejected from a toaster. For the students who didn't win, the competition was still a chance to explore their interest in science. (Washington Times)
Okla. students use DNA to probe mysteries of science Mar 14, 2007
She mentors most of the projects and maintains a Wall of Fame for the seven who made it to the International Science & Engineering Fair. Stevens' enthusiasm for science is palpable, and it helps bring science down to earth, says Bryt Huntley, 16. (USA Today -- News)
Science fair victim of school budget formula Mar 9, 2007
STAR-BULLETIN / 2006 Natasha Leonard, then a seventh-grader at Kealakehe Intermediate School, talks with judges at last year's Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair ... State lawmakers will recognize the Hawaii Academy of Science on the 50th anniversary of the annual State Science and Engineering Fair ... " About 6,000 private and public school students participate annually in school science competitions and progress to district or state fairs. Winners compete in the International Science... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Regional Science and Engineering Fair winners Mar 9, 2007
The Division // Montana Tech Regional Science and Engineering Fair was held on Montana Tech's campus Tuesday, March 6, 2007. 400 students faired projects from 20 elementary and middle schools in Montana. (Montana Standard, MT)
Blinding us with science Mar 8, 2007
Contestants at the 2007 Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair share their projects. Video by Brad Williams/News Sentinel. (KnoxNews, KY)
Students await invite to award ceremony Mar 8, 2007
Held at The Palms, prizes will be awarded at the fifth and sixth grade levels, seventh and eighth grade levels, and nine through 12 and the announcement of two grand prizes to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque, N.M. ... In between several intense discussions with different judges, Buena s Ellsworth recalled last year s trip to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Indianapolis. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
K-12 student science fairs at TCC approaching Mar 7, 2007
The Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair (SARSEF) is scheduled to run from March 19 through March 23, while the Raytheon Math, Science and Technology FUNFEST takes place from March 21 through March 23 ... Judges are expected to pick three high school projects to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico in May. (FOX 11, AZ)
Testing ground Mar 7, 2007
Hamilton eighth-grader Ashley Schrammeck does her English class reading while waiting to be judged Tuesday during the Regional Science and Engineering Fair under way in the Montana Tech HPER complex ... Dauenhauer s project was one of 400 projects on display for judges at the 26th annual Montana Tech Regional Science and Engineering Fair Tuesday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Judges needed for science and engineering fair Mar 5, 2007
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Scientific parenting: Letting go Mar 4, 2007
Source: Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Top 10 signs that parents did science project. (AZCentral -- News)
All about science Feb 28, 2007
Jackson Darham, of Bozeman, explains to judge Doug Abbott his project of hand-rendered architectural site plans inspired by a fantasy world during the Regional Science and Engineering Fair held at Montana Tech Tuesday morning ... For 48 high school students, Tuesday s Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Montana Tech is the first step toward earning berths at state and national contests. (Montana Standard, MT)
How much help is too much? Feb 27, 2007
And that desire is being emphasized now as metro students submit science class projects to be judged at fairs like the first annual Gwinnett County Regional Science and Engineering Fair held for middle schoolers Saturday at Notre Dame Academy in Duluth. For some parents, however, backing off and letting their child take the lead on an important school assignment, whether it be a science-fair project or a research paper, is not always easy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Some parents help too much on class projects Feb 27, 2007
The school is hosting the first annual Gwinnett County Regional Science and Engineering Fair for middle schoolers this Saturday ... And that desire is being emphasized now as metro students submit science class projects to be judged at fairs like the first annual Gwinnett County Regional Science and Engineering Fair held for middle schoolers Saturday at Notre Dame Academy in Duluth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
International engineering fair begins in Delhi Feb 14, 2007
Int'l engineering fair begins in Delhi : HindustanTimes. com. (Hindustan Times)