Science Fairs, Science Science Fairs, Science Olympiads, and Invention Olympiads, and Invention

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Shakira Asmal & Ignacio SanchezShakira Asmal & Ignacio Sanchez

What are Science FairsWhat are Science Fairs

A school, local, regional, state or A school, local, regional, state or international competition where international competition where contestants create projects related to contestants create projects related to science and/or technologyscience and/or technology

Intel ISEFIntel ISEF

The world’s largest science fair is the The world’s largest science fair is the

Intel International Science and Engineering Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Fair.

It is held annually in the United States.It is held annually in the United States.It takes place in a different city in MayIt takes place in a different city in May

What is the Intel ISEF?What is the Intel ISEF?

It is the world’s largest pre-college science It is the world’s largest pre-college science competition and the world’s only science project competition and the world’s only science project competition for students in the ninth through competition for students in the ninth through twelfth grades.twelfth grades.

It brings together students, teachers, corporate It brings together students, teachers, corporate executives and government officials from around executives and government officials from around the world. the world.

Students compete for over $4 million in Students compete for over $4 million in scholarships, tuition grants, scientific equipment scholarships, tuition grants, scientific equipment and scientific trips. and scientific trips.

Who participates? Who participates?

Students (9-12) who emerge from a Students (9-12) who emerge from a worldwide field of several million science worldwide field of several million science fair participants during the academic year.fair participants during the academic year.

They move on to compete with more than They move on to compete with more than 65,000 students at more than 500 regional 65,000 students at more than 500 regional Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairs around Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairs around the world to win the right to attend the Intel the world to win the right to attend the Intel ISEF.ISEF.

Intel ISEF-Affiliated Science Intel ISEF-Affiliated Science FairFair

An Intel ISEF- affiliated science fair is a An Intel ISEF- affiliated science fair is a science competition that is a member of science competition that is a member of the Intel ISEF network.the Intel ISEF network.

All Intel ISEF-affiliated science fair register All Intel ISEF-affiliated science fair register with Science Service( the founder of the with Science Service( the founder of the Intel ISEF) and must consist of five Intel ISEF) and must consist of five participating high schools or 50 studentsparticipating high schools or 50 students

Fairs are conducted at local, regional, Fairs are conducted at local, regional, state and national levels state and national levels

Affiliated science fair Affiliated science fair …continued…continued

There are Intel ISEF affiliated science fairs There are Intel ISEF affiliated science fairs in over 40 countries and 46 states in the in over 40 countries and 46 states in the U.SU.S

Each affiliated science fair selects 2 Each affiliated science fair selects 2 individual projects and 1 team project to individual projects and 1 team project to travel to the Intel ISEF to compete in 18 travel to the Intel ISEF to compete in 18 different categories. different categories.

How to find a Intel ISEF-affiliated How to find a Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairscience fair

All Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairs are All Intel ISEF-affiliated science fairs are listed at the Science Service website at:listed at the Science Service website at:

http://www.sciserv.org/isef/students/affffairsearch.asphttp://www.sciserv.org/isef/students/affffairsearch.asp

Who are the judges?Who are the judges?Over 1,200 science, engineering and Over 1,200 science, engineering and

industry professional serve as judgesindustry professional serve as judgesAll judges have a Ph. D or equivalent All judges have a Ph. D or equivalent

and/or six years of relevant experience.and/or six years of relevant experience.Students are judged on their creative Students are judged on their creative

ability and scientific thought as well as ability and scientific thought as well as theirs skills and claritytheirs skills and clarity

The path to the Intel ISEFThe path to the Intel ISEF

First, you compete in a high school or local First, you compete in a high school or local science fairscience fair

If you win at the high school or local level, If you win at the high school or local level, you can then compete in a regional or you can then compete in a regional or state fairstate fair

If you win the at the regional or state level, If you win the at the regional or state level, you may be eligible at the Intel ISEF.you may be eligible at the Intel ISEF.

Categories Categories Animal science Animal science Behavioral and social science Behavioral and social science BiochemistryBiochemistry Cellular and molecular biologyCellular and molecular biology ChemistryChemistry Computer scienceComputer science Earth and Planetary scienceEarth and Planetary science Engineering: electrical and mechanicalEngineering: electrical and mechanical Engineering: materials and Engineering: materials and

bioengineeringbioengineering Energy and transportationEnergy and transportation Environmental Management Environmental Management Environmental scienceEnvironmental science Mathematical science Mathematical science Medicine and healthMedicine and health Microbiology Microbiology Physics Physics AstronomyAstronomy Plant sciencesPlant sciences

RewardsRewardsCash awardCash award

11stst place $3,000 place $3,00022ndnd place $1,500 place $1,50033rdrd place $1,000 place $1,00044thth place $500 place $500

Additional awardsAdditional awards$50,000 scholarship for the top three student $50,000 scholarship for the top three student

winners.winners.Over $2.5 million on tuition scholarships, Over $2.5 million on tuition scholarships,

summer internships, scientific trips and summer internships, scientific trips and laboratory equipment provided by Intel.laboratory equipment provided by Intel.

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A trip to the Stockholm International Youth A trip to the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar including attendance to Science Seminar including attendance to the Nobel Prize ceremonies.the Nobel Prize ceremonies.

The opportunity to receive an all-expense-The opportunity to receive an all-expense-paid trip to attend the European Contest paid trip to attend the European Contest for Young Scientists, located in a new city for Young Scientists, located in a new city each year. each year.

Eligibility and LimitationsEligibility and Limitations

Any student in grades 9-12 or equivalent is eligible, none of whom has Any student in grades 9-12 or equivalent is eligible, none of whom has reached age 21 on or before May 1 preceding the Intel ISEF.reached age 21 on or before May 1 preceding the Intel ISEF.

Each student may enter only one project which covers research done over Each student may enter only one project which covers research done over a maximum of 12 continuous months between January 2006 and May a maximum of 12 continuous months between January 2006 and May 20072007

.. Students may compete in only one ISEF affiliated fair, except when Students may compete in only one ISEF affiliated fair, except when

proceeding to a state/national fair affiliated with the Intel ISEF from an proceeding to a state/national fair affiliated with the Intel ISEF from an affiliated regional fair.affiliated regional fair.

Team projects may have a maximum of three members.Team projects may have a maximum of three members.

Each ISEF-affiliated fair may send up to two Individual Project Finalists and Each ISEF-affiliated fair may send up to two Individual Project Finalists and one Team Project of two or three Finalists to the Intel ISEF.one Team Project of two or three Finalists to the Intel ISEF.

What areWhat areScience Olympiads?Science Olympiads?

A mainly American elementary, middle A mainly American elementary, middle school, or high school team competition school, or high school team competition that requires knowledge of various science that requires knowledge of various science topics and engineering ability. topics and engineering ability.

History History

Science Olympiads began as the Science Olympiads began as the Delaware Science Olympiads in1977Delaware Science Olympiads in1977

In 1982 Dr. Gerald J. Putz, Regional In 1982 Dr. Gerald J. Putz, Regional Science Consultant for Macomb County Science Consultant for Macomb County Intermediate in Michigan, invited John C. Intermediate in Michigan, invited John C. Cairns, State Science Supervisor for Cairns, State Science Supervisor for Delaware Department of Instruction, to Delaware Department of Instruction, to share the Science Olympiads program share the Science Olympiads program with Macomb County Educators. with Macomb County Educators.

History History ….continued….continued

After tests in Michigan at the Lawrence Institute After tests in Michigan at the Lawrence Institute of Technology and Oklahoma university in 1983 of Technology and Oklahoma university in 1983 and 1984, the Science Olympiads program was and 1984, the Science Olympiads program was presented to the National Science Teachers presented to the National Science Teachers Conference in Boston where the Army decided Conference in Boston where the Army decided to sponsor the first National Science Olympiads. to sponsor the first National Science Olympiads.

The first national science Olympiad was held at The first national science Olympiad was held at Michigan State University in 1985 and was Michigan State University in 1985 and was attended by representatives of 17 states attended by representatives of 17 states

Who participates?Who participates?

Students (K-12) from all 50 states, Canada Students (K-12) from all 50 states, Canada and other countries.and other countries.

Divisions Divisions

Division A1 for elementary schools (K-3)Division A1 for elementary schools (K-3)Division A2 for elementary schools (3-6)Division A2 for elementary schools (3-6)Division B for middle school (6-9)Division B for middle school (6-9)Division C for high school (9-12)Division C for high school (9-12)

However, the national competition is only for However, the national competition is only for divisions B and C. divisions B and C.

Events Events Events fall under three main categoriesEvents fall under three main categories

Science Concepts and knowledgeScience Concepts and knowledge Science processes and Thinking SkillsScience processes and Thinking Skills Science Applications and Technology Science Applications and Technology

Events are eitherEvents are either knowledge-base(written test or laboratory tasks) knowledge-base(written test or laboratory tasks) engineering-base (participants construct and devise engineering-base (participants construct and devise

to do a specific task) to do a specific task)

The majority of events require two or more team The majority of events require two or more team membersmembers

Team structure Team structure

A team can consist of up to 15 studentsA team can consist of up to 15 students In the middle school level, only 5 ninth In the middle school level, only 5 ninth

graders are allowedgraders are allowed In the high school level only 7 twelfth In the high school level only 7 twelfth

graders are allowed per teamgraders are allowed per team

Competition levelCompetition level

In most states, the top team advances to In most states, the top team advances to the national competition.the national competition.

Some states with a large number of teams Some states with a large number of teams are able to send two to the national are able to send two to the national competitioncompetition

About 120 teams at the national level About 120 teams at the national level

AwardsAwards

Winners are honored at a annual banquet Winners are honored at a annual banquet where they receive personalized medals where they receive personalized medals and certificatesand certificates

In most national tournaments scholarships In most national tournaments scholarships are awarded to the top teams in each are awarded to the top teams in each event.event.

What Are What Are Invention Conventions?Invention Conventions?

A statewide invention education program A statewide invention education program for public and private school students. for public and private school students.

The goal is to stimulate the development The goal is to stimulate the development of students’ creativity and imaginations, of students’ creativity and imaginations, thereby building a new generation of thereby building a new generation of American inventors. American inventors.

Invention ConventionsInvention ConventionsOverview:Overview:

Students are given opportunities Students are given opportunities demonstrate the following skills demonstrate the following skills independently as they invent a new independently as they invent a new product or process:product or process:Solve problemsSolve problems Think creativelyThink creatively ExperimentExperiment Work with data throughout the school yearWork with data throughout the school year

Invention ConventionsInvention ConventionsOverviewOverview ….continued….continued

The invention convention can be a classroom, The invention convention can be a classroom, school, or district wide event.school, or district wide event.

The event is designed to encourage students to The event is designed to encourage students to apply basic science skills in a creative and apply basic science skills in a creative and productive manner.productive manner.

Participants are encouraged to identify a need or Participants are encouraged to identify a need or to solve a problem by following the same steps to solve a problem by following the same steps and patent application procedures that an and patent application procedures that an inventor would follow in patenting an invention.inventor would follow in patenting an invention.

Invention ConventionsInvention ConventionsOverviewOverview ….continued….continued

Once a need or problem has been Once a need or problem has been identified, students are directed to use identified, students are directed to use problem-solving and creative-thinking problem-solving and creative-thinking skills to invent a product or process that skills to invent a product or process that would fill the need to overcome the would fill the need to overcome the problem.problem.

Communication and research skills are Communication and research skills are also gently enhanced throughout the also gently enhanced throughout the invention procedure.invention procedure.

5 Basic Steps:5 Basic Steps:

Basic Procedure:Basic Procedure:STEP 1: Learning About InventorsSTEP 1: Learning About InventorsSTEP 2: Finding An IdeaSTEP 2: Finding An IdeaSTEP 3: Research and PlanningSTEP 3: Research and PlanningSTEP 4: Developing and TestingSTEP 4: Developing and TestingSTEP 5: The Invention ConventionsSTEP 5: The Invention Conventions

Brief Information On Procedure:Brief Information On Procedure:

Step 1:Step 1:

Learning About InventorsLearning About Inventors

Students learn about their inventors and Students learn about their inventors and their inventions. The knowledge gained in their inventions. The knowledge gained in this step will help develop an appreciation this step will help develop an appreciation for inventors and lead them to a positive for inventors and lead them to a positive

attitude about the invention process.attitude about the invention process.

Basic ProceduresBasic Procedures ….continued….continued

Step 2:Step 2:

Finding An IdeaFinding An Idea

Students must find a need to fulfill problem. Students must find a need to fulfill problem. The invention may be a new product or a The invention may be a new product or a

new process for doing something. new process for doing something.

Basic ProceduresBasic Procedures ….continued….continued

Step 3:Step 3:

Research and PlanningResearch and Planning

Students should create detailed plans for Students should create detailed plans for their invention/process.their invention/process.

Students must decide whether they will Students must decide whether they will produce a small model or full-sized produce a small model or full-sized

prototype of their invention.prototype of their invention.

Basic ProceduresBasic Procedures ….continued….continued

Step 4:Step 4:

Developing, Testing, and MarketingDeveloping, Testing, and Marketing

Students build their invention or develop Students build their invention or develop their idea.their idea.

Appropriate testing will be done.Appropriate testing will be done.

A strategy will be planned to market their A strategy will be planned to market their invention.invention.

Basic ProceduresBasic Procedures ….continued….continued

Step 5:Step 5:

INVENTION CONVENTIONINVENTION CONVENTION

Students are provided with an opportunity to Students are provided with an opportunity to display his or her project.display his or her project.

On the designated date, students bring their On the designated date, students bring their inventions to the selected convention site.inventions to the selected convention site.

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The inventions are officially judged, and The inventions are officially judged, and awards are presented.awards are presented.

The Invention Convention is open to the The Invention Convention is open to the public and students must be present to public and students must be present to

answer questions about their inventions.answer questions about their inventions.

Pictures of Real Inventions Pictures of Real Inventions Made By Students:Made By Students:

““Enflavelope”Enflavelope”

Pictures of Real Inventions Pictures of Real Inventions Made By Students:Made By Students:

““Blow-n-Go”Blow-n-Go” “Hands-Free“Hands-Free

Umbrella for Grilling”Umbrella for Grilling”

And Now…Hands-OnAnd Now…Hands-OnActivity…Activity…