Science Rocks 54rd Annual Flint Area Regional Science

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Science Rocks!--- 54rd Annual Flint Area
(Regional) Science Engineering Fair March 5-8,
2010

• Location Kettering University
• www.kettering.edu

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Your Regional Science Fair Serves Students in
Grades 4-12 from

• Genesee County
• Lapeer County
• Shiawassee County
• Tuscola County

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INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair
(ISEF)

• The Flint Area Science Fair, as your regional
  fair, is affiliated with the INTEL International
  Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
• Each year 4 FASF Senior Division students win an
  all-expense paid trip to the ISEF (2010 is San
  Jose, CA)

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What is a science fair?

• Science Fairs are a fun way to practice your
  skills in science and to use your curiosity.
• Judged competition that recognizes how
  effectively you use scientific methods to solve
  problems. Projects are grouped by subject and
  grade level.
• To level the playing field a specific format must
  be followed.

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Why enter a science fair?

• Explore neat stuff and gain confidence in your
  ability to understand new things
• Find interests and talents you did not know you
  have
• If you are interested in a career using science
  (e.g. doctor, engineer or scientific research)
  this is a great way to begin
• You also learn how to present yourself both
  through a written presentation and verbal
  interviews with judges who are professionals in
  your chosen field

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Why enter a science fair? Satisfaction and
opportunities

• Gain recognition for your talentsColleges and
  Universities value science fair recognition and
  often award scholarships based on science fair
  achievements
• Earn scholarships and prizes that can help pay
  for college
• The satisfaction of doing something with your
  brains and your hands

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What are the prizes?

• Flint Area Science Fair in 2009 awarded prizes,
  trips, scholarships and bonds totaling nearly
  26,000
• Special Awards--Many universities and
  organizations also give scholarships, awards and
  monetary prizes
• Everyone is a winner and receives at least a
  ribbon and a bag of fun prizes

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What is a science fair project?

• Projects involve doing an experiment using the
  scientific method
• You select the topic
• Your project and the display you present at the
  Fair must contain
• Titlewhat your project is about
• Hypothesis what you expect to find
• Procedure how you do your experiment
• Data/Results the results of your experiment /or
  the answer is.
• Conclusion what you actually found and learned

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What if your results do not match your hypothesis?

• Its OK.
• That means you have learned something!
• And that is what science is about

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Pop Pop RacesElementary Div First Place
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How Exhausted is our Earth?Junior Division First
Place Physical Science
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RadiationDoes the Plants Good? Junior Division
Grand Prize
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Light Modulation for Optical CommunicationsFirst
Place Senior Division
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How do I get started?

• Pick an area of science that interests you
• Come up with a question that could be answered
  experimentally
• Talk with your teachers, parents or neighbors who
  know something about what interests you
• The FASF web site has many great resources and
  links to help you identify possible topics.
• Mentors are also available to help you.

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How do I enter the Science Fair?

• You must complete an application by Monday Feb 22
  to avoid a late fee.
• (Monday March 1, 2010 is last day to register
  with a late fee)
• Applications can be submitted on line at
  www.flintsciencefair.org
• OR mail the application form in the printed
  handbook (can also be downloaded from the web
  site.)

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What are the rules?

• Complete rules are in the Handbook or on the FASF
  web site www.flintsciencefair.org
• Rules primarily exist to make sure no one is
  harmed during the experimentation or display
• Treatment of animals rules are based upon
  currently accepted scientific ethics
• The ISEF has specific rules relating to display
  and documentation and as an affiliated fair we
  must comply. Complete international rules are
  available at www.societyforscience.org/isef

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Examples of rules for project displays

• Size project displays must be no more than 48
  wide, 30 deep or 108 from the floor
• Safety No Petri dishes with microorganisms, no
  tissue samples and no hazardous chemicals or
  voltages. You should present your results though
  pictures and graphs, not do your experiment at
  the fair
• No food products may be displayed
• Complete rules are in the Handbook or on the FASF
  web site www.flintsciencefair.org

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How will I be judged?

• Judges are local professionals who volunteer
  their time to interview students and judge
  projects.
• Judges review all projects and project reports on
  Friday night to decide which projects are
  Finalists
• Finalist projects are reviewed by teams of judges
  who talk with students Saturday morning
• While judges select which projects are of special
  merit and worthy of prizes, they also enjoy
  helping students learn.

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How will I be judged?

• Judging is really an opportunity to learn and
  talk with people who know the field your project
  is in, people who are eager to talk with you
  because of your interest in something they
  value.

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Projects are judged on

• Creative Ability
• Scientific Thought/Engineering
• Thoroughness
• Skill
• Clarity

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How Far Can You Go?
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How far can I go? Elementary Division (4th and
5th grade)

• Up to 10 of 5th graders are invited to apply to
  participate in the SSP Middle School Program
  (formerly Discovery Competition) in Washington,
  DC.
• You can go as far as your skill and desire will
  take you.
• Join the FASF Junior and Senior Divisions as you
  advance in school

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How far can I go? Junior High Division (6th
through 8th grade)

• Up to 10 of 6-8th graders are invited to apply
  to participate in the SSP Middle School Program
  (formerly Discovery Competition) in Washington,
  DC. FASF is proud that 12 Semifinalists and 4
  Finalists from our fair have been selected over
  the last 5 years for SSP Competition.
• You can go as far as your skill and desire will
  take you.
• Earn recognition, prizes, awards and scholarships
• Join the FASF Senior Division as you advance in
  school

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How far can I go? High School Division (9th
through 12th grade)

• Winners in each category can participate in the
  State Science and Engineering Fair where they
  compete for additional prizes and scholarships
• Four Senior Division winners receive an
  all-expense paid trip to compete in or observe
  the INTEL International Science Engineering
  Fairthe 2010 ISEF is in San Jose, CA.

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Dates to Remember for 2010

• February 12, 2010 Last day for local fair reps
  to arrange for block entries
• February 19, 2010 Last day for mail
  registrations to avoid late fee
• Mon. February 22Last day for Electronic
  applications to avoid late fee
• March 1 Last day to register (with a 10 late
  fee)
• March 5 (330 to 630) Project set-up at
  Kettering
• March 6Judging interviews 8-12. Open viewing
  1-5pm
• March 7 Award Ceremonies
• March 8Projects on display for school field
  trips
• (3-7PM) Project removal
• April 11 Michigan Science Engineering Fair
• May 9-15INTEL International Science
  Engineering Fair in San Jose, CA

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Science Fair Web Sites

• International Science Engineering Fair
• www.societyforscience.org/isef
• Flint Area Science Fair, FASF
  www.flintsciencefair.org
• Application and Handbook are available on line
• If questions call FASF Director 810-762-9583

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FASF Sponsors

• A-Frame Awards
• Anna Paulina Foundation
• Arthur G. Bishop Charitable Trust
• Baker College
• Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
• Community Foundation of Greater Flint
• Distinctive Recognition Co.
• Dr. Jawad Shah
• Flint Area School Employees Credit Union
• General Motors Service Parts

• Genesee Area Math Science Center - GISD
• Hurley Medical Center
• James A. Welch Foundation
• Kettering University
• Lapeer Community Foundation
• Meijer Stores
• Orbro Solutions, LLC
• Stella Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust
• TGI Direct
• United Automobile Workers
• University of Michigan, Flint

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Special Award Sponsors

• Air and Waste Management Association
• American Meteorological Society
• American Psychological Association
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• ASM International Foundation
• Association for Women Geoscientists
• Certified Hazardous Material Managers
• David C. Doris Hill Chemistry Award
• Discovery 3M Challenge

• Eastern Michigan ASHRAE
• Fisher Scientific
• Flint Children's Museum
• Flint River Watershed Coalition
• Flint, City Mayor
• Genesee County Farm Bureau
• Genesee County Medical Society
• Genesys Nurses Professional Development Committee
• Genesys Regional Health Center
• Hurley Medical Center
• Intel Computer Award

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Special Award Sponsors (Cont)

• Kenton Nieman Memorial Award
• Kettering University
• McLaren Health Care Corporation
• Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
• Mid-Michigan Ambulatory Physicians
• MU Alpha Theta
• National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
• National Society of Professional Engineers
• Ricoh Sustainable Award
• Scientific American

• Scientific Public Service Award
• Sloan Museum/ Longway Planetarium
• Society for IN Vitro Biology
• Society for Science (SSP) Middle School Program
• State of Michigan / Governors Office
• Stockholm Jr. Water Project
• U. S. Army
• U.S. Air Force
• U.S. Department of Health
• U.S. Metric Association
• U.S. Navy / Marine Corp
• Yale Science Engineering