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2013 Region V Science & Engineering Fair Awards
If you know of a business or
organization that would like to sponsor a special award please have them
contact me.
In addition to the below
special awards - first, second, third place and honorable mentions will
be awarded in each category of the Elementary, Junior, and Senior
divisions. A Best of Show in each division will be selected as
well as an Overall Fair winner from the Senior division. The
Overall Winner and Best of Senior Division will receive an automatic bid to the Intel International
Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, California. Also,
"Best of Schools" Awards will be presented to the
Elementary, Junior, and Senior High Schools, that win the most 1st, 2nd,
3rd place, and Honorable Mention Awards at Regional Competition.
In the event of a tie, special awards will be used as the tie
breaker. Please note: Judging criteria for
special awards is different than for place awards. A student can garner
some of the top special awards without placing in their particular division
and category.
American
Meteorological Society
The American Meteorological
Society will offer two Certificates of Outstanding Achievement to
student exhibitors in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 ( unless in the judges'
opinion, exhibits in those grades are less meritorious than junior
division exhibits) at the 2013 Louisiana Region 5 Science &
Engineering Fair. For a team exhibit, each team member will receive
a certificate. The winning projects should represent ability and
creativity in an atmospheric science exhibit. Mr. Roger Erickson, Meteorologist
at the NOAA Lake Charles Weather Bureau and member of the AMS,
has agreed to judge and present the awards.
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The
ASM Materials Education Foundation
The ASM
Materials Education Foundation is pleased to provide one (1) award at the
2013 Louisiana Region 5 Science and Engineering Fair. The award
consists of a medallion and certificate recognizing the winner of the best
materials engineering project as the fair. The criteria by which the
project will be judged is as follows: 1. Use of
materials-related concepts 2. Demonstration of some aspect of
the materials paradigm, i.e., structure - processing - properties -
properties - performance relationships 3. Clarity in
presentation 4. Clear understanding of the scientific
method 5. Aesthetics - layout of the project, neatness, etc.
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Association
for Women Geoscientists
The
Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG)
is pleased to provide an Award Certificate to a female student whose
project, in the opinion of the judge, exemplifies high standards of
innovativeness and scientific excellence in the geosciences. Special
consideration will be given to projects that increase public awareness of
the geosciences, illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of the
geosciences, or promote the sensitivity to the earth as a global
system.
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Intel
Excellence in Computer Science Award
Intel
is proud to announce the continuation of the Intel Excellence in Computer
Science Award and of two hundred dollars. Intel supports the ISEF
because they recognize the importance of developing the talents of our
most promising young minds. In particular, the company hopes to
encourage increased participation in computer science, one of today's
fastest growing fields and an important source of innovation for the 21st
century. The winner of the Intel Excellence in Computer Science
Award will receive an Intel Certificate and $200 (The monetary award is
mailed to the recipient of the award at a later date).
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American
Psychological Association
The American
Psychological Association
Education Directorate and Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools are
pleased to award one certificate recognizing outstanding research in
psychology under the category of behavioral and social sciences. The
Regional Fair's awards committee is asked to judge entries using the following
criteria: Literature Review, Hypothesis and Method, Results, and Discussion.
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U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services
The
U.S. Public Health Service offers a special challenge for students to
develop science projects in regional science fairs affiliated with the
ISEF. Award winning projects will creatively illustrate and expand
upon the following statements from the Surgeon General in the most
excellent and persuasive manner:
Regular physical activity
throughout life is important for maintaining a healthy body, enhancing
psychological well being, and preventing premature death. Healthy
People 2010 recommends that:
A healthy diet and regular
physical activity are both important for maintaining a healthy
weight. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that persons
aged 2 years and older:
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Choose a healthful assortment
of foods that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or
low-fat milk products, and fish, lean meat, poultry or beans.
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Choose foods that are low in
saturated fat and added sugars most of the time
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Eat sensible portions of
food.
Tobacco use is a major risk
factor for heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and chronic lung diseases -
all leading causes of death.
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Cigarette smoking is the
single most preventable cause of disease and death in the U.S.
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Environmental tobacco smoke
increases the risk of heart disease and significant lung conditions,
especially asthma and bronchitis in children.
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There is not safe tobacco
alternative to cigarettes. Spit tobacco causes cancer of the
mouth, inflammation of the gums, and tooth loss. Cigar smoking
causes cancer of the mouth, throat, and lungs, and can increase the
risk of heart disease and chronic lung problems.
It is possible that one
outstanding student project may be selected by the surgeon General and
included in his national campaign. This may include display of the
student's project in the Secretary's Reception Room, Washington, D.C., and
specific reference to the project results in the Surgeon General's public
statements.
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U.S.
Metric Association
The
U.S. Metric Association is providing one certificate to be presented
to the student whose project involves significant amount of quantitative
measurement and which best uses the SI metric system for those
measurements. Criteria includes: Any project which involves
measures and expresses those measures consistently and correctly in SI
metric would be a good choice to win the metric award. A project
which uses a variety of metric units for different kinds of measures (such
as force in newtons, pressure in kilopascals, energy in joules, power in
watts, etc.) would be a better choice than one which uses only centimeters
to measure lengths or liters for volumes.
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Yale
Science & Engineering Association
The
Yale Science & Engineering Association, Inc. (YSEA)
wishes to provide one (1) award at each Regional Intel ISEF
Competition. It is intended that this recognition be awarded to the
most outstanding 11th grade student exhibiting in the areas of Computer
Science, Engineering, Physics or Chemistry. A "Preliminary
Certificate" will be presented at the fair. A formal award
certificate, suitable for framing, and a pewter medallion will be
forwarded directly to the recipient sometime in July or August, 2005. In addition, it is possible that the recipient will be
contacted by a local Yale Club or Association and invited to an annual or
special meeting for further recognition and publicity of his/her
achievement.
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Water
Environment Federation
The Stockholm Junior Water Prize
(SJWP) is the most
prestigious international youth award for a water science research
project. Its purpose is to increase students' interest in
water-related issues and research, and to sensitize them - as future
leaders - to global water challenges. The competition for the SWJP
award is open to projects aimed at improving the quality of life through
improvement of water quality, water resources management, water protection
or water and wastewater treatment. The projects can apply these
criteria, for example, by focusing on water environment problems or
improving water management in schools, communities or water basins.
The SWJP welcomes
contestants in theoretical and applied science as well as projects aimed
at solving community water problems. The projects may focus on
local, regional, national, or global topics. It is essential that
all projects use a research oriented approach, which means that they
should use scientifically accepted methodologies for experimentation,
monitoring, and reporting the results, including statistical
analyses. More information on the prize can be found at the SWJP
site.
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United
States Army
The
United States Army will offer awards for scientific / engineering
excellence to student exhibitors in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 at the 2005
regional state fairs affiliated with the ISEF. At the regional
fairs, student winners will receive a Certificate of Achievement, and a
tangible reward (i.e. day pack, calculator). The selection and
presentation of Army awards will be made in the following five
categories: Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics,
Computer Science, Life Sciences, or Physical Sciences.
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United
States Navy / United States Marine Corps
The
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair is pleased to announce
the participation of the U.S. Navy /
U.S.
Marine Corps and the Office of
Naval Research in providing encouragement to our Nation's students,
through recognition and rewards, for their exceptional work in science and
engineering. On behalf of the U.S.
Navy / U.S. Marine Corps, the
Office of Naval Research (ONR) administers the Naval
High School Science Awards Program (NSAP).
The program serves as a means to stimulate and reward scientific
achievement among eligible high school students by encouraging them to
develop their interest in science and engineering and to pursue science or
technical careers. Depending on the number of exhibits in each fair,
two to four students whose projects are considered to demonstrate
excellence in science and engineering will be recognized as U.S.
Navy and Marine Corps Distinguished
Achievement winners. These students will receive a certificate and
prize. No team projects are eligible and students must be U.S.
citizens or permanent residents at the time of selection. In
addition, NSAP winners who are freshman, sophomores or juniors are invited
to apply to compete for generous undergraduate scholarships in the Junior
Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program.
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The
Air Force Research Laboratory
Managed
by the Air
Force Research Laboratory,
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, the Air Force Science Fair Program offers
a unique opportunity for the Air Force to support and encourage
achievements of America's youth in science, math, and engineering.
The Science Fair
Program has three goals:
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To Demonstrate
Air Force interest in youth to the community
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To Recognize
and encourage students who are conducting research in areas of
interest to the Air Force
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To acquaint
students with Air Force career possibilities by providing Air
Force visibility to potential future scientists and
engineers.
Each year the
Air Force supports science and engineering fairs by participating in
approximately 350 regional fairs in the United States and Puerto Rico
in February, March, and April. These fairs showcase the best
projects of more than 1.5 million students competing at individual
school and local levels. The Air Force has been participating in
regional fairs since 1994, and international fairs since 1965.
The Air Force Research Laboratory manages this program with extensive
involvement of the Air Force Recruiting Service, local recruiters, and
military and civilian volunteers.
For additional
information on the Air Force Science Fair Program, please contact afrl.science.fair@wpafb.af.mil.
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NEED Award
The mission of the NEED
Project is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by
creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and
community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy
education programs. The NEED Project is proud to recognize several
projects at the Louisiana Region 5 Science and Engineering Fair that meets
these goals.
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Mu
Alpha Theta
Mu
Alpha Theta, the National
High School and Two-Year College Mathematics club, wishes to provide
one (1) award at each Regional Competition. It is intended that
this recognition be awarded to the individual or group project
demonstrating the most challenging, through, and creative
investigation of a problem involving modern mathematics. This
project does not necessarily have to be entered into the Mathematics
category.
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National
Society of Professional Engineers
The
National Society of Professional Engineers
and Professional Engineers in Industry is pleased to provide one (1)
award at each Regional Competition. The award consists of a
certificate, a lapel pin, supporting material, and a one year
subscription to Engineering Times. It is given to recognize the
most outstanding engineering project at each regional fair. It
is possible that the recipient will be contacted by an NSPE-affiliated
local chapter and invited to an annual or special meeting for further
recognition and an opportunity to network with professional
engineers. The criteria to be used is: Demonstrated technical
competence, superior verbal and written presentation of project,
professional appearance and demeanor, awareness of ethical
implications of engineering preferred, and preference given to
projects in the Engineering Category.(if a project from another
category is being considered, it MUST demonstrate APPLIED engineering
principles.
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Ricoh
Sustainable Development Award
The Ricoh
Corporation would like
to provide a new regional science fair award available to all regional
fairs affiliated with the Intel ISEF: The Regional Ricoh Sustainable
Development Award. This award goes to the one individual or team
entry, selected from among all the general award categories whose
principles and technical innovations offer the greatest potential for
increasing our ability to grow environmentally friendly and socially
responsible businesses. Winners of the regional Ricoh
Sustainable Development Award receive a one-year subscription to
Science News Magazine. Award recipients and their sponsoring
teachers are each eligible to win a Ricoh digital camera in an
international drawing. More information on this new award can be
found at the following link: http://www.ricoh-sustainability.com/
. The Louisiana Region 5 Science and Engineering Fair would like
to thank the Ricoh Corporation and Michael Sarasin, Director Corporate
Quality Assurance Environmental Management Division Ricoh Corporation,
for this new sponsored award.
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NOAA
The National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) would like to provide
the students at your regional fair an opportunity to be recognized for
their research emphasizing NOAA-related science. NOAA's
"Taking the Pulse of the Planet" Award will be available to
all domestic regional and state fairs affiliated with the Intel ISEF.
The certificate will go to one individual (middle or high school)
selected from amond all the general award categories whose research
emphasizes NOAA's mission to understand and predict changes in Earth's
environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to
meet our Nation's economic, social, and envoronmental
needs.
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Society
For In Vitro Biology
The Society for In
Vitro Biology provides one award at each Regional/State Intel
ISEF competition. It is intended that this recognition be
awarded to the most outstanding 11th grade student exhibiting in the
areas of plant or animal in vitro biology or tissue culture. It
is possible that the recipient will be contacted by the Society and
invited to attend their annual meeting if they reside in the area
where the meeting is held. The website for the Society for In
Vitro Biology is www.sivb.org
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ISWEEEP
ISWEEEP,
International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, and Environment)
Project Olympiad, is for secondary school students (grades 6 through
12) that have projects related to Energy, Engineering, and the
Environment. There are two divisions: Junior Division - grades 6
- 8 and Senior Division - 9 - 12. A project can qualify
for I-SWEEEP 2014 in three ways: 1. Direct Qualification from
Regional, State, or National Science Fairs. A limited number of
projects will directly qualify for I-SWEEEP 2014 from various
organizations. 2. Recognition from Regional, State, or National
Science Fairs. Those projects will be nominated for I-SWEEEP
2014 by fair organizations. I-SWEEEP's Scientific Review
Committee will evaluate the projects and notify the students of their
eligibility to paticipate in I-SWEEEP after factoring in the
recognition from fair judges. 3. Individual Applications -
Individual projects may also apply for I-SWEEEP 2014. I-SWEEEP's
Scientific Review Committee will evaluate the projects and notify the
students of their eligibility to participate in I-SWEEEP
Please visit I-SWEEEP's
website for more information.
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Listing of
more Awards will be
forthcoming. Director Judy Reeves, St. Margaret School, is in charge of the
Special Awards Committee. If you, your business, or your
organization would like to sponsor a special award please contact Judy
Reeves .
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