Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURIST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS
SCIENCES AND EDUCATIONPIERRE LACLEDE HONORS
COLLEGE
Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and
Humanities Symposium
Dr. Charles R. GrangerDirector, Science
Education Programs Departments of Biology and
EducationUniversity of Missouri-St. LouisOne
University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO
63121-4400Telephone [phone], Fax (314)
516-6233E-mail granger_at_umsl.edu, Website
www.umsl.edu/sep
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities
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• 2008 is our 35th annual symposium.
• Three-day event held M a r c h 1 3 1 5 ,
  2 0 0 8.
• A unique, academic, developmental experience.
  
• One of 48 Regional Symposia across the U.S.,
  Puerto
• Rico, and Dept. of Defense schools in
  Europe and the
• Pacific.
• 200 high school science students.
• 50 teachers.
• Major 2008 theme is Science as a Human
  Endeavor.

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O B J E C T I V E S

• To foster the attainment and mastery of state and
  national performance and process skill standards
  in the sciences, mathematics and language arts.
• To promote research and experimentation in the
  sciences, mathematics and engineering at the high
  school level.
• To recognize the significance of research in
  human affairs, and the importance of humane and
  ethical principles in the application of research
  results.

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O B J E C T I V E S

• To search out talented youth and their teachers,
  recognize their accomplishments at symposia and
  encourage their continued interest in
  participation in the sciences, mathematics, and
  engineering.
• To expand the horizons of research-oriented
  students by exposing them to opportunities in the
  academic, industrial, and governmental
  communities.
• To enlarge the number of future adults capable of
  conducting research and development.

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R E S E A R C H P A P E R S

• Define the problem, include background
  information, design an experimental approach to
  solving the problem draw appropriate
  conclusions.
• Paper should be organized in a logical manner,
  revealing all aspects of the investigation.
• 10-15 typed pages, double-spaced.
• Final paper must be received at UM-St. Louis by
  February 10, 2008.

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P A P E R P R E S E N T A T I O N S

• Research papers are presented in six, concurrent,
• category sessions
• Behavior / Education
• Chemistry / Biochemistry
• Environmental Science
• General Biology
• Microbiology and Medicine
• Physics, Engineering, Math, and Computer Science

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P A P E R P R E S E N T A T I O N S
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L E C T U R E S

• Stimulating past speakers have included Nobel
  Laureates
• Ivar Giaver (Physics)
• William Knowles (Chemistry)
• Melvin Calvin (Biochemistry)
• Richard Roberts (Physiology or Medicine)
• Rosalyn Yallow (Physiology or Medicine)
• Leon Lederman (Physics)

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L E C T U R E S
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F I E L D T R I P S C A M P U S T O
U R S
Half-day industrial field trips to
Alberici, Danforth Plant Science Ctr., Genome
Sequencing Center / Washington Univ., Monsanto,
Reliable Biopharmaceuticals, Sigma-Aldrich,
Solutia, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock
Dam UM-St. Louis departmental tours
Biology, Chemistry Biochemistry, Mathematics,
Computing, Molecular Electronics, Physics
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F I E L D T R I P S
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S P E C I A L E V E N T S
Student Research Paper Sharing Sessions Poetry
Writing Competition Student Science Skills
Presentations and Competition Career Sessions
with noted local professors and experts in such
fields as biology, chemistry, medicine, physics,
and engineering Mixer with Disc Jockey Student
Hotel Swim Time
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S P E C I A L E V E N T S
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A W A R D S R E C O G N I T I O N

• STUDENT PAPERS
• Top paper winner receives 2,000 scholarship.
• 2nd and 3rd place receive 1,500 and 1,000
  respectively.
• Top six winners receive expense-paid trip to the
  National Symposium in Orlando in April 2008.
• Seniors receive a tuition-free scholarship to the
  University of Missouri-St. Louis.
• Possible 150,000 in prizes, awards and
  scholarships.

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A W A R D S R E C O G N I T I O N
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A W A R D S R E C O G N I T I O N

• TEACHER AWARD
• Based on their exceptional individual effort in
• encouraging student participation in independent
• experimental research, a teacher is selected to
• receive
• A 500 cash award
• An expense-paid trip to the National Junior
  Science Symposium (in Orlando April 2008)

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A W A R D S R E C O G N I T I O N

• NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
• Orlando, Florida
• April 30 May 4, 2008
• Compete with students from all regions for an
  expense-paid trip to the prestigious London
  International Youth Science Forum.
• This is a scientific and cultural exchange
  program that attracts over 400 students from 60
  nations.
• 150,000 in scholarship awards.

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A W A R D S R E C O G N I T I O N
Stanley and Lucy Lopata Excellence in Creativity
Award Students compete for the Lopata
Creativity Award which provides a total of
6,000 in cash and recognition plaques to the
authors of the top four creative papers at the
Symposium.
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Stanley and Lucy Lopata Excellence in Creativity
Award
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A W A R D S R E C O G N I T I O N
Science Debate Four-student teams challenge each
other in a formal, parliamentary-style format
arguing scientifically-based issues of current
interest. 2008 Topic "That it is appropriate
for the United States Government to continue to
use and expand the corn-based ethanol program as
an alternative energy policy."
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A W A R D S R E C O G N I T I O N
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A W A R D S R E C O G N I T I O N

• Missouri American Water Award
• The top paper, as judged by Missouri
  Americans
• Water Quality staff, will be recognized with
• A plaque for the student.
• 500 award for the student .
• 500 award for the teacher.
• Students may also apply for a grant up to
• 100.

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Monsanto Science Teaching Award
The Monsanto Science Teaching Award recognizes
teachers who have fostered students knowledge,
interest and skills in the sciences with a 1,000
honorarium and recognition plaque.
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Monsanto Science Teaching Award
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A W A R D S R E C O G N I T I O N
Monsanto Science Teaching Award Past Recipients
Brent, Bill (1992) Brewer, Jr., Hugh
(2003) Grant, Michele (2001) Hawk, Donald
(1993) Haynie, Edward (2000) Heitman, Kenna
(2007) Kardis, Anthony (1994) Kavanaugh, R. Kent
(1995) Kirkpatrick, Eva (1989) Kralina, Linda
(1998) McCollough, Gary (1991) McLaughlin,
Charles (1987)
Meyers, Jay (2005) Nelson, William
(1988) Nickelson, Dennis (1997) Patterson,
Margaret (1986) Pilliod, Vallys (2004) Probert,
Pamela (1999) Reule, Dennis (1996) Sherman, Marie
(1989) Thurman, Greg (1990) Wyrick, Constance
(2002) Walls, John David (2006)
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T E A C H E R W O R K S H O P

• Past topics have included
• Strategies for conducting Authentic Science
• Research in high school
• Basic statistics
• A visit to the Challenger Learning Center
• The 2008 topic is Writing Scientific and
  Technical Papers.

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T E A C H E R W O R K S H O P
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S P O N S O R S
The following sponsors, in cooperation with the
Missouri State Dept. of Elem. and Sec. Education,
support the Missouri Regional Junior Science,
Engineering and Humanities Symposium

• Academy of Applied Science
• Air Force Office of Scientific Research
• Lucy Lopata
• Missouri American Water
• Monsanto Company
• Office of Naval Research
• U.S. Army Research Office
• University of Missouri Continuing Education
  and Outreach
• University of Missouri-St. Louis

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H O W T O A P P L Y
Complete the application (distributed today or on
our website). Mail for receipt by D E C E M B
E R 1. Send to Dr. Charles R. Granger,
Director or Ms. Nancy Diley, Co-director Departmen
ts of Biology and Education 238 Research
Complex University of Missouri-St. Louis One
University Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63121-4400
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W E B S I T E
http//www.umsl.edu/sep/jsehs.htm
A frequently-asked questions section is included.
THIS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION IS AVAILABLE ON OUR
WEBSITE FOR YOUR USE WITH CLASSES AND CLUBS!
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURIST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS
SCIENCES AND EDUCATIONPIERRE LACLEDE HONORS
COLLEGE
Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and
Humanities Symposium
Dr. Charles R. GrangerDirector, Science
Education Programs Departments of Biology and
EducationUniversity of Missouri-St. LouisOne
University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO
63121-4400Telephone [phone], Fax (314)
516-6233E-mail granger_at_umsl.edu, Website
www.umsl.edu/sep