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Annual Missouri Junior Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Science, Engineering and Humanities SymposiumHumanities Symposium

Dr. Charles R. GrangerDirector, Science Education ProgramsDepartments of Biology and Education

University of Missouri-St. LouisOne University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121-4400

Telephone: (314) 516-6226, Fax: (314) 516-6233E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.umsl.edu/~sep

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATION

PIERRE LACLEDE HONORS COLLEGE

Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities SymposiumJunior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium

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”.


1. To foster the attainment and mastery of state and national performance and process skill standards in the sciences, mathematics and language arts.

2. To promote research and experimentation in the sciences, mathematics and engineering at the high school level.

3. To recognize the significance of research in human affairs, and the importance of humane and ethical principles in the application of research results.

O B J E C T I V E S


4. 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.

5. To expand the horizons of research-oriented students by exposing them to opportunities in the academic, industrial, and governmental communities.

6. To enlarge the number of future adults capable of conducting research and development.

O B J E C T I V E 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.

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


Research papers are presented in six, concurrent,category sessions:

1. Behavior / Education

2. Chemistry / Biochemistry

3. Environmental Science

4. General Biology

5. Microbiology and Medicine

6. Physics, Engineering, Math, and Computer Science

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


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

L E C T U R E S


L E C T U R E 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

F I E L D T R I P S & C A M P U S T O U R S


F I E L D T R I P 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

S P E C I A L E V E N T SS P E C I A L E V E N T S


S P E C I A L E V E N T SS P E C I A L E V E N T S


STUDENT STUDENT PAPERSPAPERS

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.

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


TEACHER AWARDTEACHER 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)



NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Orlando, FloridaOrlando, Florida

April 30 – May 4, 2008April 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.



Stanley and Lucy Lopata Stanley and Lucy Lopata Excellence in Creativity AwardExcellence 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.




Stanley and Lucy Lopata Excellence in Creativity AwardStanley and Lucy Lopata Excellence in Creativity Award


Science DebateScience Debate

Four-student teams challenge each other in a formal, parliamentary-style format arguing scientifically-

based issues of current interest.

2008 Topic2008 Topic ""That it is appropriate for the United States

Governmentto continue to use and expand the corn-based ethanol

program as an alternative energy policy."



Missouri American Water AwardMissouri American Water Award

The top paper, as judged by Missouri American’s 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.




Monsanto Science Teaching AwardMonsanto 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.



Monsanto Science Teaching AwardMonsanto Science Teaching Award


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)

Monsanto Science Teaching Award Past Recipients:Monsanto Science Teaching Award Past Recipients:


T E A C H E R W O R K S H O PT 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”.


T E A C H E R W O R K S H O PT E A C H E R W O R K S H O P


S P O N S O R SS 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


H O W T O A P P L YH 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 1D E C E M B E R 1..

Send to:

Dr. Charles R. Granger, Director or Ms. Nancy Diley, Co-director

Departments of Biology and Education

238 Research Complex

University of Missouri-St. Louis

One University Boulevard

St. Louis, MO 63121-4400


W E B S I T EW 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!

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATION

PIERRE LACLEDE HONORS COLLEGE

Annual Missouri Junior Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Science, Engineering and Humanities SymposiumHumanities Symposium

Dr. Charles R. GrangerDirector, Science Education ProgramsDepartments of Biology and Education

University of Missouri-St. LouisOne University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121-4400

Telephone: (314) 516-6226, Fax: (314) 516-6233E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.umsl.edu/~sep

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