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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
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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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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L E C T U R E S
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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
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F I E L D T R I P S
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Stanley and Lucy Lopata Excellence in Creativity AwardStanley and Lucy Lopata Excellence in Creativity Award
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Monsanto Science Teaching AwardMonsanto Science Teaching Award
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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)
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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:
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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”.
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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
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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
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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.
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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