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Greater New Orleans Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Science and Engineering
Fair, Inc.Fair, Inc.Region IX of LouisianaRegion IX of Louisiana
June 2010June 2010A YEAR IN REVIEWA YEAR IN REVIEW
GNOSEF (Regional Fair)GNOSEF (Regional Fair) ISEF (International Fair)ISEF (International Fair) Strengths & Future Plans Strengths & Future Plans
provide a public event to display and recognize area students' researchprovide a public event to display and recognize area students' research
encourage independent student research in science and engineering, encourage independent student research in science and engineering,
promote the understanding and appreciation of sciences, promote the understanding and appreciation of sciences,
encourage youth to pursue science, math, or engineering careers, encourage youth to pursue science, math, or engineering careers,
stimulate interest and support for science and math programs in area schools, stimulate interest and support for science and math programs in area schools,
promote collaboration and interaction between area students and scientists and engineers promote collaboration and interaction between area students and scientists and engineers from the community and/or the world.from the community and/or the world.
Greater New Orleans Science and Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair, Inc.Engineering Fair, Inc.
Mission StatementMission Statement
Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering FairGreater New Orleans Science and Engineering FairMarch 16, 2010 – March 18, 2010 March 16, 2010 – March 18, 2010
UNO Human Performance CenterUNO Human Performance Center
Junior DivisionJunior Division
{30 affiliated / 17 participated}
Abramson Science & Technology School
Christian Brothers School
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
J.D. Meisler Middle School
John Q. Adams Middle School
John Curtis Christian School
Memorial Baptist Christian School
Riverdale Middle School
Ruppel Academy
St. Benilde School
St. Joan of Arc
St. Mary’s Academy
St. Rita School
St. Stephen Catholic Central
T.H.Harris Middle School
Ursuline Academy
Senior DivisionSenior Division
{25 affiliated, 9 participated}
Abramson Science & Technology School
Ben Franklin High School
C.H.E.F. of GNO (Home School Association)
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
John Curtis Christian School
John Ehret High School
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Thomas Jefferson Senior High
Ursuline Academy
Jr. Division Grand Award WinnersFoluke Uwaezuoke – Abramson
Matthew Stuckey- Christian Brothers(Russell Trahan and Nick Altiero – back row)
Sr. Division Grand Award WinnersJennifer Tu, Maresh Campbell, Kinga Malkinska
Ben Franklin High SchoolCaleb Gestes – John Curtis Christian School
(Nick Altiero, Byron LeBlanc, & Russell Trahan – back row)
Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering FairGreater New Orleans Science and Engineering FairMarch 16, 2010 – March 18, 2010 March 16, 2010 – March 18, 2010
UNO Human Performance CenterUNO Human Performance Center
Junior DivisionJunior Division
2010- 136 projects from 17 schools
2009 - 133 projects from 17 schools
2008 - 80 projects from 13 schools
2007 - 47 projects from 9 schools
2005 - 103 projects from 18 schools
2004 - 131 projects from 20 schools
Senior DivisionSenior Division
2010 - 164 projects from 9 schools
2009 - 204 projects from 10 schools
2008 - 130 projects from 5 schools
2007 - 169 projects from 9 schools
2005 – 194 projects from 11 schools
2004 – 218 projects from 8 schools
Local Special AwardsLocal Special AwardsAmerican Petroleum Institute (API) Delta ChapterAmerican Petroleum Institute (API) Delta Chapter
American Society of Civil Engineers - N.O. Branch, American Society of Civil Engineers - N.O. Branch, Structures CommitteeStructures CommitteeAmerican Welding Society - New Orleans SectionAmerican Welding Society - New Orleans Section
Bruce J. Heim FoundationBruce J. Heim FoundationChlorine Chapter Iota Sigma PiChlorine Chapter Iota Sigma Pi
Daniel Stewarts Young Scientist AwardDaniel Stewarts Young Scientist AwardDr. James Truett Stewart, Sr. Scientific Method AwardDr. James Truett Stewart, Sr. Scientific Method Award
Gulf Coast Safety and Training GroupGulf Coast Safety and Training GroupLouisiana AHECS & LSUHSC N.O. Dept. of Genetics and Hereditary HealthLouisiana AHECS & LSUHSC N.O. Dept. of Genetics and Hereditary Health
MENSA - (The High IQ Society), N.O. ChapterMENSA - (The High IQ Society), N.O. ChapterM.S. Benbow & AssociatesM.S. Benbow & Associates
New Orleans Federal Executive BoardNew Orleans Federal Executive BoardNew Orleans Geological SocietyNew Orleans Geological Society
New Orleans Group of the Sierra ClubNew Orleans Group of the Sierra ClubNew Orleans Section of NACE International "The Corrosion Society“New Orleans Section of NACE International "The Corrosion Society“
Pontchartrain Astronomy SocietyPontchartrain Astronomy SocietySociety of American Military Engineers (SAME)Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Inc.Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Inc.Society of Women Engineers - Greater New Orleans SectionSociety of Women Engineers - Greater New Orleans Section
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research ServiceU.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research ServiceWomen for a Better LouisianaWomen for a Better Louisiana
National Special AwardsNational Special AwardsAmerican Meteorological SocietyAmerican Meteorological Society
American Psychological Association (APA)American Psychological Association (APA)American Society for Nondestructive TestingAmerican Society for Nondestructive Testing
ASM International Materials Education Foundation ASM International Materials Education Foundation Association for Women GeoscientistsAssociation for Women GeoscientistsIntel Excellence in Computer ScienceIntel Excellence in Computer Science
I-SWEEEP-International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, & I-SWEEEP-International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, & Environment) Project Olympiad Environment) Project Olympiad
Mu Alpha ThetaMu Alpha ThetaNational Society of Professional EngineersNational Society of Professional Engineers
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Ricoh Americas CorporationRicoh Americas CorporationSociety for In Vitro BiologySociety for In Vitro Biology
Stockholm Junior Water PrizeStockholm Junior Water PrizeU.S. Air ForceU.S. Air Force
U.S. Army U.S. Army U.S. Department of the NavyU.S. Department of the Navy
U.S. Metric AssociationU.S. Metric AssociationU.S. Public Health ServicesU.S. Public Health Services
Yale Science & Engineering Association, Inc.Yale Science & Engineering Association, Inc.
Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Patrick F. Taylor Foundation AwardsAwardsOBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE
Provide incentive to increase student interest, enrollment, and performance Provide incentive to increase student interest, enrollment, and performance
in upper level math and science courses through participation in the in upper level math and science courses through participation in the GNOSEF. GNOSEF.
AWARDSAWARDS $7,500 materials and field trip grant divided among eligible high schools$7,500 materials and field trip grant divided among eligible high schools
$750 scholarships to each of the top 4 winners in the senior division$750 scholarships to each of the top 4 winners in the senior division
2010 Recipients
Abramson Science & Tech. School Benjamin Franklin High School
John Curtis Christian Patrick F. Taylor Sci. & Tech. Academy
Ursuline Academy
2009 Recipients
Abramson Science & Tech. School Benjamin Franklin High School
John Curtis Christian John Ehret High School
McDonogh 35 Senior High School Patrick F. Taylor Sci. & Tech. Academy
Ursuline Academy
Student SuccessesStudent Successes2010 LA State Science and Engineering Fair
(Senior Division Category Awards)
1st BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Amy Hui, Benjamin Franklin High School
1st CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Kinga J. Malkinska, Benjamin Franklin High School
3rd CHEMISTRY Israel D. Arceri, C.H.E.F. of GNO home school association 3rd COMPUTER SCIENCE Daniel M. Glaser, Benjamin Franklin High School 2nd EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Justin M. West, Haynes Academy for
Advanced Studies 2nd ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL Mitchell G. Hartley, John
Curtis Christian School 1st ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Shannon Macika, Benjamin Franklin High
School 1st ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION Caleb G. Gestes John Curtis Christian
School
2nd Place OverAll CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Kinga J. Malkinska Benjamin Franklin High School
Student SuccessesStudent Successes2010 LA State Science and Engineering Fair
(Junior Division Category Awards)
• 2nd BIOCHEMISTRY Mattthew J. Stuckey, Christian Brothers School
• 3rd EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Jenny J. Thompson’ John Curtis Christian School
• 1st ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Siddesh P. Ponnapakkam, Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
• 2nd MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Garrett T. Tobin, Christian Brothers School
2010 International Sustainable World (Energy, (Energy, Engineering, & Environment) Project OlympiadEngineering, & Environment) Project Olympiad
Over 1,000 young scientists from 70 countries and 43 U.S. states displayed their 470 science projects about pressing issues of energy, engineering, and environment.
Honorable Mention Award: SENIOR ENERGY CATEGORYCaleb G. Gestes, John Curtis Christian School
Honorable Mention Award: SENIOR ENGINEERING CATEGORYMitchell G. Hartley, John Curtis Christian School
Sunday Travel to San JoseRegister for ISEF FairSet Up Projects / Safety Inspections
Monday SRC Interviews if requiredWorkshops and SeminarsOpening Ceremony
Tuesday Final Check for ViolationsWorkshops and SeminarsWelcome Event
Wednesday JudgingWorkshops and SeminarsStudent Mixer
Thursday Public Visitation DayWorkshops and SeminarsSpecial Awards Ceremony
Friday Grand Awards CeremoniesTear Down Projects
Saturday Return to New Orleans
May 9 – May 14, 2010 in San Jose, California more than 1,600 students from 53 countries, regions and territories
more than $4 million in scholarships and prizes
Nobel Prize WinnersMartin Chalfie – Chemistry 2008 Robert F. Curl – Chemistry 1996Dudley Herschbach – Chemistry 1986 Leon M. Lederman – Physics 1988
Caleb GestesJohn Curtis Christian School
“Affecting Solar Cell Productivity- Using Light Intensity and Ambient
Temperature”
Kinga MalkinskaBenjamin Franklin HS
“The Effect of the Magnetic Field of a Neodymium-Iron-
Boron Magnet on the Reproduction Rate of Chinese
Hamster Ovary Cells”
Atlanta 2008 Reno 2009 SanJose 2010
Phoenix 2005 Lodging $2,553.00 $2,909.76 $3,553.08
$6,549 Airfare $1,315.00 $2,328.80 $1,867.50
Albuquerque 2007 Meals / Misc
$1,255.00 $1,673.72 $1,596.26
$6,179 ISEF Reg. $500.00 $600.00 $500.00
$5,623.00 $7,512.28 $7,516.84
History of ISEF Expenses
GNOSEF, Inc. ExpensesGNOSEF, Inc. Expenses Teacher Workshop/Kickoff Teacher Workshop/Kickoff $ 35$ 35 $1,250 $1,250 $ 0$ 0
AwardsAwards• Category Cash Awards Category Cash Awards $ 4,250$ 4,250 $3,890 $3,890 $4,127$4,127• TeachersTeachers $ 1,100$ 1,100 $1,100 $1,100 $1,100$1,100• Medals and PlaquesMedals and Plaques $ 800$ 800 $ 545 $ 545 $ 594$ 594
SUB-TOTALSUB-TOTAL $ 6,150$ 6,150 $5,535 $5,535 $5,821$5,821
Expenses Expenses • Food - Judges and VolunteersFood - Judges and Volunteers $ 1,700$ 1,700 $1,990 $1,990 $1,494$1,494• Facility Costs (includes table rental)Facility Costs (includes table rental) $ 1,300$ 1,300 $5,815 $5,815 $5,387$5,387• SuppliesSupplies $ 700$ 700 $1,350 $1,350 $ 533$ 533• Operating Costs Operating Costs $ 600$ 600 $1,490 $1,490 $1,255$1,255
(fair affl., Sec. of State fees, tax prep., etc.)(fair affl., Sec. of State fees, tax prep., etc.)
SUB-TOTALSUB-TOTAL $ 4,300$ 4,300 $10,645 $10,645 $8,669$8,669
InternationalInternational• Registration, travel, housing, food, misc.Registration, travel, housing, food, misc. $ 5,623$ 5,623 $7,513 $7,517 $7,513 $7,517
TOTAL COSTS TOTAL COSTS $16,073 $16,073 $23,693$23,693 $22,007$22,007
TOTAL (operational) DONATIONS TOTAL (operational) DONATIONS $26,675 $17,093$26,675 $17,093 $13,575$13,575
2008 2009 2010
Silver Sponsorship ($5,000 - $14,999)Silver Sponsorship ($5,000 - $14,999)
Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman
Patrick F. Taylor FoundationPatrick F. Taylor Foundation
Bronze Sponsorship ($1,000 - $4,999)Bronze Sponsorship ($1,000 - $4,999)
Laitram, L.L.C.Laitram, L.L.C.
Lockeed MartinLockeed Martin
NACE InternationalNACE International
Society of Petroleum EngineersSociety of Petroleum Engineers
2010 CORPORATE SPONSORS2010 CORPORATE SPONSORS
2010 GNOSEF SUPPORTERS2010 GNOSEF SUPPORTERS
Blue Ribbon ($500 - $999)Blue Ribbon ($500 - $999)
Bruce J. Heim FoundationBruce J. Heim FoundationCouncil of Petroleum Accountants SocietiesCouncil of Petroleum Accountants Societies
Delta Chapter of the American Petroleum InstituteDelta Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute
Red Ribbon ($250 - $499)Red Ribbon ($250 - $499)
Harriet Aguiar NettoHarriet Aguiar Netto
Yellow Ribbon ($100 - $249)Yellow Ribbon ($100 - $249)
Orleans Medical Society AllianceOrleans Medical Society Alliance
COMMUNITY SUPPORTERSCOMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Jefferson Parish Public SchoolsJefferson Parish Public SchoolsMetro Copiers, Inc. Metro Copiers, Inc.
New Orleans Public SchoolsNew Orleans Public SchoolsPetroleum Ind. Promoting Education
Telephone Pioneers of Telephone Pioneers of Metairie Metairie
Tulane University Tulane University University of New OrleansUniversity of New OrleansWomen for a Better LA Women for a Better LA
GNOSEF StrengthsGNOSEF Strengths(CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM)(CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM)
Teacher WorkshopsTeacher Workshops
• Provide training in Core Element summer institute and September Provide training in Core Element summer institute and September GNOSEF workshop and provide mentoring throughout the year.GNOSEF workshop and provide mentoring throughout the year.
Highly Qualified JudgesHighly Qualified Judges
• Approximately 150 category and special award judges.Approximately 150 category and special award judges.
• Category judges from Agricultural Research Service of the USDA, Category judges from Agricultural Research Service of the USDA, Chevron, Delgado Community College, Exxon-Mobil Chalmette Refinery, Chevron, Delgado Community College, Exxon-Mobil Chalmette Refinery, Griffin & Griffin Exploration LLC, Hydrate Energy International, Jefferson Griffin & Griffin Exploration LLC, Hydrate Energy International, Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Dept of Environmental Affairs, Loyola University, Parish, Jefferson Parish Dept of Environmental Affairs, Loyola University, LSU, LSU Health Sciences Center, LSU Medical School, Minerals LSU, LSU Health Sciences Center, LSU Medical School, Minerals Management Service, N.O. Baptist Theological School, Southeastern Management Service, N.O. Baptist Theological School, Southeastern Louisiana University, Southern University N.O, Tulane Medical School, Louisiana University, Southern University N.O, Tulane Medical School, Tulane University, University of New Orleans Tulane University, University of New Orleans
• Safety Judges staffed by NOPS, JPPS, BLaST and WBLSafety Judges staffed by NOPS, JPPS, BLaST and WBL
• Grand Award Judges – Tulane, UNO, Loyola, U.S. NavyGrand Award Judges – Tulane, UNO, Loyola, U.S. Navy
Continued Financial Support from Dedicated Corporate Continued Financial Support from Dedicated Corporate and Foundation Sponsors!and Foundation Sponsors!
• Allows us to provide over $25,000 in prizes and awards.Allows us to provide over $25,000 in prizes and awards.
Scientific Review CommitteeScientific Review Committee
• Comprised of professionals from Tulane, NOPS, JPPS and retired high Comprised of professionals from Tulane, NOPS, JPPS and retired high school teachers. Next year SRC will include Loyola.school teachers. Next year SRC will include Loyola.
• Reviewed 110 projects prior to experimentation and 302 projects prior to Reviewed 110 projects prior to experimentation and 302 projects prior to fair.fair.
Fair VolunteersFair Volunteers• Provided by WBL, the Telephone Pioneers of Metairie, UNO and TulaneProvided by WBL, the Telephone Pioneers of Metairie, UNO and Tulane
Display BoothsDisplay Booths • Tulane, UNO, ITT Tech, UNO Sea Perch, Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, and Haynes Tulane, UNO, ITT Tech, UNO Sea Perch, Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, and Haynes
FIRST Robotics and FIRST Lego League teams.FIRST Robotics and FIRST Lego League teams.
On-Line Registration System !!!On-Line Registration System !!!• GNOSEF projects and special awards.GNOSEF projects and special awards.
GNOSEF StrengthsGNOSEF Strengths(CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM)(CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM)
Intel International Science and Engineering FairAdvisory Council
Members assist with operation of ISEF, coordinating workshops, evaluating projects, and advising on the future direction of the fair.
Members are nominated by regional science fair directors and teachers and serve for 3 years with a possible 2nd term.
Benefits to the GNOSEF are: LA has a national presence Access to direct support
LaWana Stewart has over 30 years experience with Science FairsAnd currently serves as the GNOSEF Assistant Fair Director and
Scientific Review Committee Chair.
Updates for 2010-11Updates for 2010-11 Expand junior division categories.Expand junior division categories.
• Split Biological Sciences into Plant Sciences and Animal Sciences.Split Biological Sciences into Plant Sciences and Animal Sciences.• Split Physical Sciences into Physics and Chemistry.Split Physical Sciences into Physics and Chemistry.
Expand teacher workshops.Expand teacher workshops.
• January 2011 workshop for schools on block scheduling.January 2011 workshop for schools on block scheduling.
Evaluate Science Misconceptions category.Evaluate Science Misconceptions category.
• New category at the 2010 GNOSEF involving experimental design, data collection New category at the 2010 GNOSEF involving experimental design, data collection and analysis, and presentation of results.and analysis, and presentation of results.
• Targets under-resourced participants.Targets under-resourced participants.
Continue expansion of GNOSEF.Continue expansion of GNOSEF.
• Provide opportunity to additional schools, particularly in St. Bernard & Plaquemines.Provide opportunity to additional schools, particularly in St. Bernard & Plaquemines.• Continue to develop corporate partnerships and donor base.Continue to develop corporate partnerships and donor base.
2010 -11 Calendar2010 -11 Calendar
September 18September 18Teacher Workshop and KickoffTeacher Workshop and Kickoff
October 15October 15 School Affiliation Forms DueSchool Affiliation Forms Due
November 15November 15 Submit Project for Pre-Approval to SRCSubmit Project for Pre-Approval to SRC
December 6December 6 Submit Requested RevisionsSubmit Requested Revisions
January 28January 28 Project Registration for GNOSEFProject Registration for GNOSEF
February 21-23February 21-23 GNOSEFGNOSEF
February 25February 25 Registration Deadline for State FairRegistration Deadline for State Fair
March 28-30March 28-30 LA Science and Engineering FairLA Science and Engineering Fair
May 8-13May 8-13 International Science and Engr. Fair International Science and Engr. Fair (ISEF) (ISEF) Los Angeles, CALos Angeles, CA
Action ItemsAction Items SECURE ADDITIONAL FUNDING !!!SECURE ADDITIONAL FUNDING !!!
• Cover fair expenses!Cover fair expenses!• Funding for student project grants.Funding for student project grants.• More in-kind donations.More in-kind donations.
BOARD ASSISTANCE WITH FUNDRAISING !!!BOARD ASSISTANCE WITH FUNDRAISING !!!• Provide contact information.Provide contact information.• Secure funding.Secure funding.
Expand volunteer base.Expand volunteer base.
Continue to provide activities to make fair more interactive Continue to provide activities to make fair more interactive and multi-faceted.and multi-faceted.• Science activities/demonstrations/interactive displays.Science activities/demonstrations/interactive displays.• Corporate displays (how do science projects translate into the work world?)Corporate displays (how do science projects translate into the work world?)
Develop long range plan for GNOSEF.Develop long range plan for GNOSEF.