New Hampshire Science Teachers Association

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• New Hampshire Science Teachers Association
• New Hampshire Science and Engineering Exposition
  Assoc.
• PRESENTERS
• Janice Kaliski (President NHSEE - 2007/2009)
• Ezekiel S. Jakub (Vice President NHSEE -
  Current)

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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Association is the
advancement of science education in the State of
New Hampshire. The Association intends to do this
in two ways. First, through an initiative called
the New Hampshire Science and Engineering
Exposition. Secondly, the Association
collaborates with businesses, with communities,
and with the state's colleges and universities.
The Exposition is intended to give Granite
State students the opportunity to do science
related activities, and to choose whether they do
them as inquiring scientists, engineers, or
technicians. Students then communicate their
results through an appropriate combination of
journals, posters, equipment, and interviews.
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CHANGEand why?

• NHSEEA is in the process of affiliating with the
  INTEL International Science Engineering Fair
  (ISEF)
• Implement standardized professional research
  practices policies
• Enhance the quality and design of student
  research projects
• International exposure for New Hampshire and
  its science students
• Opportunity for NH Students research to be
  awarded by over
• 4 MILLION in available awards and
  scholarships!

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STUDENT HANDBOOK
Science Research and the Process of
Science(Experimental Research) Non-Inquiry
Based Research (Engineering, Computer Science,
Mathematics or Theoretical Projects)
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STUDENT HANDBOOK

• Getting Started
• Pick your topic
• Research your topic
• Organize
• Time table
• Plan experiment
• Consult with adult sponsor and get approvals
• Conduct experiment
• Analyze results
• Draw conclusions

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STUDENT HANDBOOK

• Elements of a Successful Project
• Project Data Book
• Research Paper
• Abstract
• Visual Display
• Judging

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STUDENT HANDBOOK

• NHSEEA/ISEF Judging Criteria
• Creative Ability
• Scientific Thought Engineering Goals
• Thoroughness
• Skills
• Clarity
• Teamwork

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RULES REGULATIONS

• Roles
  ResponsibilitiesStudent Researcher The student
  is responsible for all aspects of the research
  project (e.g. Finding a Adult sponsor, Qualified
  Scientist, Forms, Permissions, etc).
• Adult Sponsor This could be a Teacher, Parent,
  Professor, or Individual with a background in
  science that makes sure experimentation is done
  within local, state and federal laws and these
  international rules.

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RULES REGULATIONS

• Scientific Review Board/Institutional Review
  Board(SRC/IRB)
• SRC NHSEEA level committee that will be review
  all projects for compliance of state, federal and
  international rules and regulations.
• IRB Is a committee that, according to federal
  regulations, must evaluate the potential physical
  and/or psychological risk involving human
  subjects.NHSEEA will provide a combined
  SRC/IRB Review

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RULES REGULATIONS

• Special Rules
• Human Subjects Research Requires forms (1),
  (1A/Research Plan), (1B), (4), (2)/(1C) when
  applicable
• Vertebrate Animals Research Requires forms (1),
  (1A/Research Plan), (1B), (5A), (2) when
  applicable

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RULES REGULATIONS

• Special Rules
• Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Requires
  forms (1), (1A/Research Plan), (1B), (2)/(3)/(1C)
  when applicable, (6A), (6B)
• Hazardous Chemicals, Activities or Devices
  Requires forms (1), (1A/Research Plan), (1B),
  (1C)/(2)/(3) when applicable, (6A), (6B)

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NHSEE/ISEF FORMS

• Forms..\ISEFform2010.pdf

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Federal Regulation (example) An Institutional
Review Board (IRB) is a committee that, according
to federal regulations (45-CFR-46), must evaluate
the potential physical and/or psychological risk
of research involving human subjects.
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NH State Regulation (example) TITLE LXIICRIMINAL
CODE CHAPTER 644 BREACHES OF THE PEACE AND
RELATED OFFENSES 6448-c Animal Use in Science
Classes and Science Fairs. (a) Observational
studies may be made of the normal living patterns
of wild animals, in the free living state or in
zoological parks, gardens, or aquaria.       (b)
Observational studies may be made of the living
patterns of vertebrate animals in the
classroom.       (c) Observational studies on
bird egg embryos are permitted. However, if
normal bird embryos are to be allowed to hatch,
satisfactory humane consideration shall be made
for disposal of the baby birds.       (d)
Vertebrate animal cells such as red blood cells
or other tissue cells, plasma or serum, or
anatomical specimens, such as organs, tissues, or
skeletons, may be used in experiments or
observational studies.    III. No school
principal, administrator or teacher shall allow
any live vertebrate animal to be used in any
elementary or secondary school, or in any
activity associated with such school, such as
science fairs, as part of a scientific experiment
or procedure in which the health of the animal is
interfered with, or in which pain, suffering, or
distress is caused. Such experiments and
procedures include, but are not limited to,
surgery, anesthetization, and the inducement by
any means of painful, lethal, or pathological
conditions through techniques that include, but
are not limited to       (a) Administration of
drugs       (b) Exposure to pathogens, ionizing
radiation, carcinogens, or to toxic or hazardous
substances       (c) Deprivation or       (d)
Electric shock or other distressing stimuli.   
IV. All experiments on live vertebrate animals
which are not prohibited by this section shall be
carried out under the supervision of a competent
science teacher who shall be responsible for
ensuring that the student has the necessary
comprehension for the study to be undertaken.   
V. No person shall, in the presence of a pupil in
any elementary or secondary school, perform any
of the procedures or experiments described in
paragraph III or exhibit any vertebrate animal
that has been used in such manner. Dissection of
any dead animal, or portions thereof, shall be
confined to the presence of students engaged in
the study to be promoted by the dissections.   
VI. Science fair projects originating in other
states that do not conform with the provisions of
this section shall not be exhibited within the
state.    VII. Any live animal kept in any
elementary or secondary school shall be housed
and cared for in a humane and safe manner and
shall be the personal responsibility of the
teacher or other adult supervisor of the project
or study.    VIII. Ordinary agricultural
procedures taught in animal husbandry courses
shall not be prohibited by this section.    IX.
Any person who violates this section is guilty of
a misdemeanor.Source. 1985, 541, eff. June 22,
1985
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QUESTIONS? More information, Rules/Regulations
and Forms can be found at www.nhsee.com or
contact us at Janice G. Kaliski [phone]
jk142_at_comcast.net Ezekiel S. Jakub
[phone] ezekieljakub_at_gmail.com