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Supporting Student STEM Research Since 1949
Henry Disston, President and Executive Director
Gerald Quill, Chairman, Board of Trustees
DVSF.org
February 2017
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What's Inside
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Our regional fairs are fast approaching. Do you know where and when your students will compete? Find the fair information here.
To participate in the Delaware Valley Science Fairs (DVSF), students must first enter a regional fair in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey or the State of Delaware. Selected students from each regional fair are then chosen to go on to DVSF.
Here is a list of all affiliated regional fairs. Those with web information are linked to their websites:
Delaware
Kent County Science Fair
New Jersey
Salem County Science Fair
Pennsylvania
Home School
Don't forget that when Scientific Review Committee (SRC) approval is needed, it must be obtained before experimentation begins. Contact your Regional Fair Directors for more information on SRC approval in your region.
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Science Fair Clarifications, Changes, & Updates
Keeping up with the changes is important, and clarifications can save time and frustration. Here are your 2017 updates all on a single, printable sheet:
Click on the Changes & Clarifications image above to enlarge it.
If you still have unanswered Scientific Review Committee (SRC) questions, contact Henry Disston at
(215) 895-5840.
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Delaware Valley Science Fairs proudly shares that a Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) finalist is in our midst, once again and will be competing for the top awards in Washington, DC, in March.
Perkiomen Valley High School--Aaron Joseph Yeiser, 18, Collegeville, Pennsylvania
A Next Generation Partial Differential Equation Solver
Also, take a look at the amazing projects of the semifinalists from our area:
Charter School of Wilmington--Connor Jackson Sweeney, 18, Wilmington, Delaware
Aboveground Signaling Manipulates Root-microbe Interaction Responses in the Neighboring Plants
High Technology High School-Jacob Yatvitskiy
, 17, Lincroft, New Jersey
A Mathematical Model to Analyze Neurotransmitter Interactions in the Human Central Motor Control System
Conestoga High School--Kelly Jia En Jiang, 17, Berwyn, Pennsylvania
Development of a TERT Mutation assay for Liquid Biopsy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The Shipley School--Yihui (Elvis) Zhang
, 18, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
High-Efficient Capture and Purification of Air Pollutants via a Nanofibrous, Chemical Composited, Biodegradable Filter
Unionville High School-Sagar Maheshwari
, 18, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
SiteKey: A Novel Binding Site Predictor for Ordered Proteins Interacting with Intrinsically Disordered Proteins
Kohelet Yeshiva High School--Shai Tzvi Goldman
, 17, Merion Station, Pennsylvania
Looking for Natural Memory Chunking Using Inter-Response Times
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS), a program of Society for Science & the Public, is the nation's most prestigious pre-college science competition. Alumni of STS have made extraordinary contributions to science and hold more than 100 of the world's most distinguished science and math honors, including the Nobel Prize and the National Medal of Science. Each year, 300 Regeneron STS scholars and their schools are recognized. From that select pool of scholars, 40 student finalists are invited to Washington, DC in March to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, meet with notable scientists, and compete for awards, including the top award of $250,000.
For the press release and to learn more about STS, click
here.
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Judges Wanted for DVSF
The Delaware Valley Science Fairs are seeking research-experienced scientists, engineers, health care professionals or graduate students willing to volunteer one day of their expertise to help one of the most important science education programs in the Delaware Valley.
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ndependent research by students in the tristate Delaware Valley area is usually presented first in their schools and then i
n re
gional science fairs from which the winners in each category and grade advance to the Delaware Valley Science Fairs in April. In turn, the medalists from these fairs will be sent to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in May. At each level, students and their sponsors will meet and learn from their peers and their judges.
It is the intention of all science fairs that students receive as much positive
reinforcement for their efforts as possible. Meeting people such as you is important for students because that experience enriches their education and perhaps encourages them to pursue a career in science or engineering. It also provides you with a chance to see how science education is progressing in our schools, and to contribute to that progress. A few minutes of professional contact with a student scientist or engineer may make a lifetime of difference in their career.
The 2017 Delaware Valley Science Fairs will be judged Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Cen
ter in Oaks. Judging requires a full day. Judging instruction and support is included, along with a continental breakfast and lunch.
Contact wi
th student s
cientists in a science fair is a rewa
rding experience for scientists o
r
technicians who ha
ve recent experience in any field of medicine, science or engineering. To volunteer as a science fair judge, register at
DVSF.org
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Volunteers Wanted
Delaware Valley Science Fairs depends on the support of volunteers to manage the many activities required for a successful event. Are you available April 3, 4, or 5 to help with the fair?
Learn more about volunteering at
DVSF.org.
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Mentors Wanted
Start the new science-fair year in a positive way--volunteer to be a mentor for a high-school or middle-school student working on a science fair project!
Delaware Valley Science Fairs needs mentors in all categories so that we can match students with mentors who have expertise in the field of theirscience project.
Mentor requests are made after a sponsor has approved the student's research proposal. Most mentors are able to provide advice by email, so location is not an issue. Willingness to give assistance to our future scientists is k
ey. Volunteer today at DVSF.org.
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The Advocate Grant Program
A Society for Science & the Public Grant Program
for mentors of underserved science students
Do you qualify?
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Easy Ways to Give to DVSF
As the new year gets underway, sign up for the Smile program at Amazon.com to donate to DVSF without spending a single cent extra. Designate Delaware Valley Science Fairs as the charity that you support. Then, every time you shop at
smile.amazon.com, the
AmazonSmile Foundation donates a small amount to DVSF. Every donation counts, and we thank you!!!
For more information, visit Amazon Smile.
Support DVSF this year!
Donate through United Way using these donor options:
Number for Southeastern PA - 10412
Number for Bucks County - 10501 |
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Major Sponsors of DVSF
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Dietrich Botstiber Foundation
Dow Chemical Company
Drexel University
DuPont
Exelon Generation
FMC Corporation
GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
Insaco
Janssen Biotech
Janssen R&D
Pfizer, Inc.
Teva Pharmaceuticals
USciences
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