Delaware Valley Science Fairs is here for you

June 2019

Supporting Student STEM Research Since 1949

Henry Disston, President and Executive Director

Paul Martino, Chairman, Board of Trustees

www.DVSF.org

Back to School and Back to STEM Projects!

Check out the Broadcom MASTERS Semifinalists and more!

DVSF Congratulates Our Winners!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 10 DVSF middle-school winners who have gone on to become semifinalists at BroadcomMASTERS! Representing a wide range of research areas, the works of these students have been selected among the top 300 projects in the nation!

Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science & the Public on September 4 announced the Top 300 competitors in the 9th annual Broadcom MASTERS® — the nation's premier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle school students. The Broadcom MASTERS, a program founded and produced by the Society for Science & the Public, seeks to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators to solve the grand challenges of the 21st Century.

The Top 300 MASTERS include a nearly equal number of girls and boys with about 52% males and 47% females selected from over 2,300 applicants. The students come from 37 states, plus the District of Columbia, with 77 from California, 40 from Florida and 29 from Texas. 199 students attend public schools, 76 attend private schools, 16 attend charter schools and nine are home schooled.

Here are the ten semifinalists from Delaware Valley Science Fairs:

Anirudh Akula , 7th Grade

Penndale Middle School, Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Project Title: Picky Planaria: Effects of Drug Substances on Planarian Behavior and Regeneration

Rachel Bergey , 8th Grade

Home School, Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Project Title: Spotted Lanternflies: Stick'em or Trick'em?

Reva Gandhi , 8th Grade

Springhouse Middle School, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Project Title: Saving the People and Planet: Increasing Shelf Life & Reducing Plastic Waste

Alaina Gassler , 8th Grade

Avon Grove Charter School, West Grove, Pennsylvania

Project Title: Improving Automobile Safety by Removing Blind Spots

Varoon Joshi , 6th Grade

Charles F. Patton Middle School, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Project Title: Correlating Birth Order to Parent Perceptions of Various Child Qualities

Isha Kanchana , 6th Grade

Newark Charter School, Newark, Delaware

Project Title: Comparing the Antibacterial Properties of Naturally Occurring Herbal Supplements

Nathaniel Schwenker , 8th Grade

Newtown Middle School, Newtown, Pennsylvania

Project Title: How Does the Shape of a Bottle Rocket Nozzle Affect its Efficiency

Devyn Stek , 8th Grade

Saint Teresa of Calcutta Education Center, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania

Project Title: Monthly Toxocara Contamination Levels in Montgomery County, PA: An Examination of Seasonality

Klement Swartz , 8th Grade

Tamanend Middle School, Warrington, Pennsylvania

Project Title: The Effects of Tannin Seed Coating on Germination

Vrishti Yadav , 8th Grade

Pennbrook Middle School, North Wales, Pennsylvania

Project Title: Motor Assisted Stabilizing Arm Brace for Parkinson's Patients

For the full press release, see https://student.societyforscience.org/broadcom-masters.

On September 18, 30 finalists will be announced from the select pool of 300 for an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC to compete for more than $100,000 in awards and prizes.

Resources for You

Make DVSF.org your first stop for science fair rules and guidelines, tips, resources, links to regional fairs, the latest news, and more!

Review the rules and categories, find registration pages for judging and mentorship, check out the links to other resources, volunteer, donate, find contact information. Our website is chock-full of information designed for you. Go to DVSF.org .

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Regene ron STS Application Deadline November 13 at 8pm

High school seniors , this announcement is for you! The application for the Regeneron Science Talent Search is open through Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 8pm ET. Eligible students are invited to apply to the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. From the entrant pool, the Society for Science & the Public and Regeneron will award $3.1 million dollars to top students and their schools.

Fill out the 2020 Application here!

Mentors Wanted

Delaware Valley Science Fairs needs mentors in all categories so that we can match students with mentors who have the expertise needed for the science project.

Mentor requests are made after a sponsor has approved the student's research proposal, and mentors have an opportunity to review each request before accepting it. Most mentors are able to provide advice by email, so location is not an issue. Willingness to give assistance to our future scientists is key. Volunteer today at DVSF.org .

Mentorship Program - Delaware Valley Science Fairs

DVSF Mentorship Program connects students to the benefits of the rich, scientific community around us. Engagement with mentors sparks enthusiasm in research and the fascinating world of engineering and science. Share your skills, knowledge, and...

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Easy Ways to Give to DVSF

Designate Delaware Valley Science Fairs as a donor option for United Way:

Number for Southeastern PA - 10412

Number for Bucks County - 10501

Use the Smile program at Amazon.com to donate to DVSF without having to spend any extra money. Choose Delaware Valley Science Fairs as the charity of your choice. Every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate a small amount to DVSF.

Mark Your Calendars!

Dates for science fairs in 2020:

Delaware Valley Science Fairs (DVSF) -

April 7-9, with judging day on April 8

at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks

International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) - May 10-15 in Anaheim, California

Delaware Valley Science Fairs, Inc. (DVSF)

Henry Disston

President and Executive Director

disstonh@drexel.edu

Mickey Disston

Director Special Awards/Volunteers

mdisston@drexel.edu

Sheila Romine

Director, Communications & Mentorship

dvsfcomm@dvsf.org

John Disston

Director, Judging/IT

dvsf@drexel.edu

Susanne Johnston

Director, Student Research

sjohnst@yahoo.com

Suzanne Mecouch

Director, Teacher Development

suemecouch@gmail.com

Major Sponsors of DVSF

Braskem America

Bullpen Capital

Dietrich Botstiber Foundation

Dow Chemical Company

Drexel University

DuPont

FMC Corporation

GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)

Insaco

Janssen R&D

Pfizer, Inc.

Teva Pharmaceuticals

Universal Display Corporation

USciences

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.