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Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and
Humanities Symposium
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
To the 36th AnnualW E L C O M E
JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972
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DR. THOMAS R. GEORGE
Chancellor
Professor of Chemistry and Physics
University of Missouri-St. Louis
WELCOME
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
DR. CHARLES R. GRANGER
JSEHS Director
Professor of Biology and Education Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor
University of Missouri-St. Louis
ORIENTATION
<[email protected]><www.umsl.edu/~sep/>
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
CONGRATULATIONS !
Congratulations on your achievements,
your academic success and your willingness to
explore challenging science activities.
This symposium is part of the recognition you
deserve.
is very pleased to play a part in that recognition.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS
JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
INTRODUCTIONS
Staff members:
Kathy kirkpatrick
Julia strong
HEATHER GATES
Symposium Co-Director:
Nancy diley
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
A WEBSTER‘S DEFINITION!
sym·po·sium – (sim-pō-zē-əm also -zh(ē-)əm) n.
[Gk., sumposion, sun-, together + posis, drink.]
1.A meeting or conference for discussing some topic, esp, where several speakers talk or discuss a topic before an audience.
2.A convivial meeting, usually following a dinner with drink, music and intellectual conversation in ancient Greece and Rome.
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
PIERRE LACLEDE HONORS COLLEGE
Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
Scholarships
Contests
Deb
atesTalking
Learning
Peer-to-Peer Networking Exploration
Field Trips
Teaching
Giveaways
Awards
Discovery Listening
Competitions
FUN
Discussions
Swimming
Creativity
Eating DANCING
sharing
JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
A. BIOLOGY 245 STADLER HALL
B. COMPUTER SCIENCE 204 SOCIAL SCI. & BUS. BLDG.
C. “THE U” / MSC 202 MILLENNIUM STUDENT CTR.
D. CHEMISTRY 451 BENTON HALL
E. ASTRONOMY/PHYSICS 409 RESEARCH BUILDING
F. NANOSCIENCE M114 CTR. FOR NANOSCIENCE
MAJOR GROUP 1 - TOURS A, B, C
MAJOR GROUP 2 – TOURS D, E, F
CAMPUS TOURSDEPARTMENTAL OPEN HOUSES
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
DISTRIBUTION OF HOTELROOM KEYS TO TEACHERS
4:30 P.M.
FOLLOWING DEPT. TOURS
J.C. PENNEY LOBBY
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
INDUSTRIAL FIELD TRIPS PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS
ALBERICI
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
GENOME SEQUENCING CTR – WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
MONSANTO
INNOVENTOR
SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY
SOLUTIA INC.
DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER
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THE MISSOURI STATEGREAT SCIENCE DEBATE
Appropriate vs.
Not Appropriate
Resolved: "That it is appropriate for the United
States Government to regulate human
population growth through incentives.”
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
WRITE A POEM ABOUT SCIENCE.
STATE SCIENCE POETRY COMPETITION
NO LIMIT ON LENGTH.
WIN A $1,000 RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIP TO UM-ST. LOUIS.
WIN A TROPHY AND A $100 PRIZE.
TURN YOUR POEM INBY 9:30 PM FRIDAY.
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36th ANNUAL MISSOURI REGIONAL JUNIOR SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM
GENERAL SESSION I – Thursday Night
“Keynote Address and Banquet”Dr. John S. Rigden
“Why Does Einstein Still Walk Among Us?
GENERAL SESSION II – Friday Afternoon
“Students Show-Me Science Skills”Mr. Bill Nelson, Science Consultant
GENERAL SESSION III – Friday Afternoon
The Missouri State Great Science DebateMr. Alan Heisel, Moderator
Resolved: “That it is appropriate for the United States Government to regulate
human population growth through incentives."
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36th ANNUAL MISSOURI REGIONAL JUNIOR SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM
GENERAL SESSION IV – Friday Night
“Monsanto Awards Banquet Presentation”Dr. Douglas Prasher
Former Scientist and Researcher“Nearly a Nobel, but Unknown to me, There was the Jumping Green
Frog”GENERAL SESSION V – Saturday Morning
“Selection of Missouri National Paper Presenter”JSEHS Student Participants
GENERAL SESSION VI – Saturday Morning
Dr. Phil Fraundorf, Physics Department, UM – St. Louis“Think on Multiple Scales”
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A D M I N I S T R A T I V E N O T E S
YELLOW SHEET – RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR JSEHS FOLDER
• EMERGENCIES
• SYMPOSIUM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
• SCHEDULE / PAPER SESSIONS
• HOTEL INFORMATION
• FIELD TRIPS / TOURS ON FRIDAY
• TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
NO OPEN-TOED SHOES
GENOME
SEQUENCING
CTR.
MONSANTO
SIGMA CHEMICAL
SOLUTIA
NO SHORTS, CAPRIS, SKIRTS
FIELD TRIP SAFETY REGULATIONSREAD FIELD TRIP SHEET IN YOUR FOLDER
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
CODES OF BEHAVIOR
DON’T BE A HERO!
TELL A TEACHER
OR STAFF MEMBER
IF YOU FEEL SICK.
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CODES OF BEHAVIOR
NAME TAG ALWAYS WEAR IT.
BANQUETS DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL MTG. IS ADJOURNED.
PAPER NO ONE LEAVES OR ENTERS DURING TALK. PRESENTATIONS
SWIMMING HOTEL MUST CLOSE POOL AT 10:00.
FIELD TRIPS MUST BRING A TICKET. ADDRESSES
FOR THANK YOU LETTERS IN YOUR FOLDER.
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
CODES OF BEHAVIOR
HOTEL WE HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR
APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR. EXCESSIVE
NOISE AND DOOR SLAMMING ARE
INAPPROPRIATE AND DISTURB OTHERS.
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
20% OFF BOOKSTORE COUPONFOR THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE IN THE
MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER.
THURSDAY 10-1 pm and 4-6 pm
FRIDAY 1-2 pm and 4-5 pm
ON CLOTHING AND GIFT ITEMS ONLY.
EXCLUDES TEXTBOOKS AND ELECTRONICS.
COUPON IS IN YOUR REGISTRATION FOLDER.
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KEEP IT
WITH YOU
AT ALL
TIMES
OR YOU
CAN’T
WIN A P R I
Z E !
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
A. BIOLOGY 245 STADLER HALL
B. COMPUTER SCIENCE 204 SOCIAL SCI. & BUS. BLDG.
C. “THE U” / MSC 202 MILLENNIUM STUDENT CTR.
D. CHEMISTRY 451 BENTON HALL
E. ASTRONOMY/PHYSICS 409 RESEARCH BUILDING
F. NANOSCIENCE M114 CTR. FOR NANOSCIENCE
MAJOR GROUP 1 - TOURS A, B, C
MAJOR GROUP 2 – TOURS D, E, F
CAMPUS TOURSDEPARTMENTAL OPEN HOUSES
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
N E X T : C A M P U S T O U R
FOLLOW GUIDE WITH SIGNSTAY TOGETHER
A. (BIOLOGY) EXIT BACK RIGHT B. (COM. SCI.) EXIT BACK RIGHT C. (‘THE U’) EXIT BACK LEFTD. (CHEMISTRY) EXIT BACK LEFTE. (ASTRONOMY) EXIT FRONT LEFTF. (NANOSCI.) EXIT FRONT LEFT
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
PIERRE LACLEDE HONORS COLLEGE
Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
Scholarships
Contests
Deb
atesTalking
Learning
Peer-to-Peer Networking Exploration
Field Trips
Teaching
Giveaways
Awards
Discovery Listening
Competitions
FUN
Discussions
Swimming
Creativity
Eating DANCING
sharing
JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972