2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge: awarding nominees at our Sciecne & Engineering Fairs.The Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC DCYSC Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (National Park Foundation) ) is intended to discover and reward the top 10% of the middle school participants (5th- 8th graders) who have conducted sound scientific research and who are able to best communicate about science. Eligibility 1. Nominee nominee n. 1) a person or entity who is requested or named to act for another, such as an agent or trustee. 2) a potential successor to another's rights under a contract. (s) must be in the 5th- 8th grade when they compete at our fair. 2. Nominee(s) must place in your fair's category judging (1st- 4th place). Guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. The following guidelines are provided to aid in your selection of nominees: Individuals and teams are eligible for consideration. Each team member should be considered as one selection (i.e. a team of 3 will take 3 of your selections). * Nominations will be chosen from all grade levels. * Judging will occur during our regular category judging. The Prize Each nominee will receive a certificate of recognition, a t-shirt and a lapel pin A lapel pin is a small pin often worn on the lapel of a dress jacket. Lapel pins can be purely ornamental or can indicate the wearer's affiliation with an organization or cause; for example, American Flag lapel pins became very popular in the United States, especially among as a prize at the Region II Fair for becoming a DCYSC Nominee. Nominees will also receive a DCYSC 2004 Entry Booklet that may be completed to enter the next phase of the competition. Entrants to the DCYSC compete to become one of 400 semifinalists who each receive a $25 Discovery gift certificate and a certificate of recognition. Forty of the 400 semifinalists will be selected as the finalists and will come for an all-expensespaid trip to Washington Washington, town, England Washington, town (1991 pop. 48,856), Sunderland metropolitan district, NE England. Washington was designated one of the new towns in 1964 to alleviate overpopulation in the Tyneside-Wearside area. , DC in October October: see month. 2004 to compete for a share of over $40,000.The top winner will win a $15,000 college scholarship. If the winning student chooses to enter the next phase of competition, he or she will need to complete an entry booklet by the June June: see month. 9, 2004 deadline. Judging Criteria: (100 point scale) 1. Visual and written presentation (25) a. Does the display board and written materials demonstrate the students(s) understanding of the research? b. Is the material presented in a logical, orderly orderly /or·der·ly/ (or´der-le) an attendant in a hospital who works under the direction of a nurse. or·der·ly n. An attendant in a hospital. manner that is easily interpreted? 2. Interaction with judges (oral presentation): (75) a. Is the student(s) able to explain his/her project and the underlying science it involves logically and concisely con·cise adj. Expressing much in few words; clear and succinct. [Latin conc ? b. Does the student(s) demonstrate an understanding of the limitation of his/ her research? Can the student provide possible ideas for furthering the research? c. Is the student comfortable in conversing about their project and science? "At a time when science and technology play an increasingly critical role in all our daily lives, there is an urgency to ensure we are nurturing the next generation of young scientists," says Dr. Don Jordan Don Jordan (1934-1997) was a boxer born in Los Angeles, California and was the undisputed Welterweight Champion of the World from 1958 to 1960. His nickname was ‘Geronimo’. , USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. Region II Science & Engineering Program Director. "Discovery Channel's contest responds to this challenge by engaging middle school students and pushing the limits of innovation and creativity in science." The "Final Forty" will be selected from 400 semifinalists and will advance to the DCYSC National Competition in October of 2004 in Washington, D.C. The "Final Forty," who will be announced in September September: see month. , will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the nation's capital, where they will compete for more than $100,000 worth of scholarships and special prizes as well as the title of "America's Top Young Scientist of the Year." The DCYSC will test the "Final Forty" in a range of innovative and complex sciencerelated challenges and will judge the students based on their science ability, leadership, teamwork (product, software, tool) Teamwork - A SASD tool from Sterling Software, formerly CADRE Technologies, which supports the Shlaer/Mellor Object-Oriented method and the Yourdon-DeMarco, Hatley-Pirbhai, Constantine and Buhr notations. and effective communication skills. The winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in October of 2004. For more information, visit www.discovery.com/dcysc THE MIDLANDS FINEST 50 Students from the Midlands are nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. by the International Science & Engineerig Fair to compete nationwide this summer with other states in THE 6th ANNUAL DISCOVERY CHANNEL YOUNG SCIENTIST CHALLENGE The Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) is an annual science and engineering research and exhibit competition for students in grade 5 through 8 and was created in 1999. It is sponsored primarily by Discovery Communications, Science Service, and Elmer's Glue. Discovery Communication, Inc., nominated 50 of the Midlands finest to compete in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC). As the nation's premier science contest for students in grades 5-8, DCYSC celebrates and encourages science excellence among America's yought, at an age when many begin to lose their interest in the field. 400 students were selected from different regions around the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. by DCYSC judges as semifinalist sem·i·fi·nal n. 1. A match, competition, or examination that precedes the final one. 2. One of the two competitions of the next to the last round in an elimination tournament. for his/her project. The University of South Carolina
• • , along with the South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. Academy of Science, would like to acknowledge and congratulate the following outstanding students on their success. Region II has 3 semifinalists; Graham Van Schaik, Parag Raychoudhury, & Katherine Moore Moore, city (1990 pop. 40,761), Cleveland co., central Okla., a suburb of Oklahoma City; inc. 1887. Its manufactures include lightning- and surge-protection equipment, packaging for foods, and auto parts. . The photographs above are just 11 of the 50 students nominated from the Midlands. The other nominees are listed below. Student Name Gr School Thomas Lawrence II 7 Bates Middle School Nicole Durig 8 Blythewood Middle School Brittany Flemming 5 Brennen Elementary School Lee Williams 6 Camden Middle School Ryan Zurcher 7 Margaret Tompkins 8 Matthew Melson 7 Davis Powell 6 Crayton Middle School Preston Mousseau 6 Emily Eisenstadt 7 Ethan Woodard 7 Katellyn Bowie 6 Max McEachenn 7 Graham Van Schalk 8 Dent Middle School Katherine Moore 8 Thomas Clements 8 Kate Seidenberg 8 Breanna Beckford 8 Stacey Montebello 8 Anita Shab 8 Dent Middle School Gina Noh 8 Lauren Gayden 8 Caroline Corley 8 Francis Berger 8 Emily Doll 8 Crystal Zhao 7 Dutch Fork Middle School Katie Eason 7 Eliza Stucker 8 John Hodge II 8 E.L. Wright Middle School Pooja Choudhari 7 Felton Laboratory School Joshua Lee 8 Hillcrest Middle School Sandra Stuhr 6 Danielle Johnson 7 Casey Douglas 5 Hunter-Kinard-Tyler Benjamin Kirkland 5 Elementary School Parag Raychoudhury 8 Inmo Middle School Sutha Najjaf 6 Islamic Academy of Columbia Sam Fakcury 5 Lugoff Elementary School John Worthington 8 Newberry Middle School Eric Davis 8 Gavin Saddler 7 Danielle Rivers 8 St. Andrews Middle School Will Joseph 5 St. Joseph School Aurell Lazar 8 Summit Parkway Middle Jordan Watkins 8 School Daniel Gibbs 8 Ashley Dent 8 Jeremy Farrell 6 William J. Clark Middle Emily Harrold 8 School James Stroonan II 8 Student Name Teacher Thomas Lawrence II Gary Bettinger Nicole Durig James Westmoreland Brittany Flemming Ben Clintt Lee Williams Janice Reynolds Ryan Zurcher James Monnett Margaret Tompkins James Monnett Matthew Melson James Monnett Davis Powell Betsy Scarborough Preston Mousseau Betsy Scarborough Emily Eisenstadt Vicki Brown Ethan Woodard Betsy Scarborough Katellyn Bowie Angela McCord Max McEachenn Vicki Brown Graham Van Schalk Susan Yelton Katherine Moore Susan Yelton Thomas Clements Susan Yelton Kate Seidenberg Susan Yelton Breanna Beckford Susan Yelton Stacey Montebello Susan Yelton Anita Shab Susan Yelton Gina Noh Susan Yelton Lauren Gayden Susan Yelton Caroline Corley Susan Yelton Francis Berger Susan Yelton Emily Doll Susan Yelton Crystal Zhao Donggao Zhao Katie Eason Donggao Zhao Eliza Stucker Susan Mazuf John Hodge II Betty Smith Pooja Choudhari Barbara Glover Joshua Lee Mr. Albright Sandra Stuhr Ramona Bradley Danielle Johnson Karen Welch Casey Douglas Katina Montgomery Benjamin Kirkland Katina Montgomery Parag Raychoudhury Cheryl Harrison Sutha Najjaf Afhoze Habib Sam Fakcury Nancy Mozingo John Worthington Laura Adams Eric Davis Laura Adams Gavin Saddler Constance McMorris Danielle Rivers Carol Ollexa Will Joseph Frances Goodrich Aurell Lazar Jane Perry Jordan Watkins Jennifer Sullivan Daniel Gibbs Jane Perry Ashley Dent Jennifer Sullivan Jeremy Farrell Linda Foster Emily Harrold Lisa Banton James Stroonan II Joy Tunnblad |
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