Science Bowl invades Centennial Center
The thirty-first Annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair, sponsored by the Science Education Center based in Herty Hall, took place at the Centennial Center, at GCSU on Feb. 1 and 2.
According to Dr. Rosalie Richards, Kaolin Endowed chair in Science, professor of chemistry and director of the Science Education Center, “(there were) over 150 students and over 100 projects. They could work on some projects as teams, pairs and even classes at the elementary level.”
Each of the 100 projects was judged by a five member team, according to Richards.
The event showcased science and engineering projects from the seemingly simple “Do College Students Prefer Meat or Vegetables?” by Maya Mapp of Georgia Military College Preparatory Academy, to more complicated “Can the Proliferation of Exotic Plants be Contained by Biological Control: Phase 3?” by Grace Stephens of Central High School. However, no matter the difficulty, students have been preparing their projects since August.
The fair was split into two divisions, Elementary Divisions, for Kindergarten through fifth grades, and Junior and Senior Divisions for sixth through twelveth grade students. The students came from Baldwin, Hancock, Bibb and Jones counties.
Richards was excited to have a major sponsor for the thirty-first Annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair. During the presentation ceremony for awards, Richards stated that for this year’s Science and Engineering Fair “we have a major sponsor – GNS Technologies in Roberta, Ga., … graciously awarded $2,500.”
GNS Technologies is a company affiliated with Dow Epoxy Systems, according to its website. Dow is a billion dollar multinational company with the “Element” commercials shown on TV.
The fair was also funded by the Science Education Center, at GCSU’s Chemistry and Physics Department.
The winners of the projects will bring prestige to the Middle Georgia Region and to GCSU. According to a press release, “Only highly-rated projects from the 6 through 12 grades are eligible to advance to state the state fair. Top projects from the 9 through 12 grades are eligible to advance to the international fair to be held in Atlanta in April.”
The Science Education Center prepares teachers of science, and promotes science education throughout the seven county region of Middle Georgia (Baldwin, Hancock, Jasper, Johnson, Putnam, Washington and Wilkinson). Those students interested in learning more about the Science Education Center may check out the website or stop by 305 Herty Hall, during normal business hours.
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on Feb 8 2008. Filed under News.
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