|
About the fair Awards Winners How to Download forms Intel ISEF Connect |
2004 WinnersKaleigh Ahern, O’Rourke Middle School Student is Semi-Finalist in 2004 Discovery Young Scientist ChallengeThe Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair is pleased to announce that Kaleigh Ahern 206 Stage Road, Charlton, NY 12019 is a semi finalist in the in the 2004 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge. The Fair was held on March 20, 2004 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Kaleigh received the first award and an award from the American Microbiology Society. At the time of the Fair, Kaleigh was an eighth grader at O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills. The name of her winning project is Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Isolated from Public Places . Discovery Communications, Inc., has announced the names off 400 middle school students selected as semifinalists in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge. The nation’s premier science contest for students in grades 5-8, the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) encourages the discovery, exploration and communication of science and to identify and celebrate the innovative scientists of tomorrow. Students were chosen from the initial pool of 75,000 students who entered science fairs nationwide. “This year’s competition continues the tradition we’ve established of making science fun for middle school students while cultivating the next generation of American scientists,” said Kyle O’Connor, Vice President, Discovery Communications. “What is clear form the quality of the entries this year is that the future of science in the United States is bright. The breadth of knowledge and curiosity demonstrated by the 400 semi-finalists is inspiring.” The 400 semifinalists come from 41 states and Puerto Rico and were selected from a pool of 1,795 formal entries. In total, 75,000 students who entered science fairs nationwide were eligible to compete. The top five states represented by the 400 are Florida (172), Missouri (126), Ohio (92), California (90), and Texas (90). The 400 semifinalists are split nearly evenly between girls and boys and range in age from 10-15. The 400 projects selected to advance to the semifinalist run the scientific gamut, from biochemistry to physics, from zoology to health, and from mathematics to engineering. All the projects were developed with clear-eyed precision and showcased a level of complexity that might make the average adult’s head spin. Beyond the originality and excellence of these original projects, semifinalists were also chosen for their ability to effectively communicate the reasoning and purpose behind their projects. On September 20 th, the forty finalists will be announced. These 40 finalists will come to Washington, DC, October 23-27, where they will take part in the DCYSC finalist competition at the Cole Field House at the University of Maryland. The finalists will compete in team-based, interactive challenges centered on the theme of Einstein’s physics. The students will compete for more than $100,000 worth of scholarships and special prizes, as well as the title of “ America’s Top Young Scientist of the Year.” This competition began in 1999 as part of a solution to America’s chronic underachievement in science and math. The contest responds to evidence that academic performance and interest in science among American students declines dramatically as students get older – particularly during the middle school years. Science Service administers the DCYSC, One of the most respected non-profit organizations advancing the cause of science, Science Service has a sterling reputation for conducting high-quality competitions on the national and international level, including the Intel Science Talent Search and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. The Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair is affiliated with the Intel International science and Engineering Fair and hosts the DCYSC. The Fair received major support from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, GE and the Eastern Section of STANYS. The Director of the Fair is actively seeking support of this Fair for the March 19, 2005 Regional Fair. If you or your organization is interested in supporting the Science Fair, please contact the Director, Joan Wagner at jsw2012@aol.com. This Fair cannot exist in the Capital Region without support from the community. |