Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair, Inc. Region IX of Louisiana June 2010 A 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' research provide 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 from the community and/or the world. promote collaboration and interaction between area students and scientists and engineers from the community and/or the world. Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair, Inc. Mission Statement

Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair March 16, 2010 – March 18, 2010 UNO Human Performance Center Junior 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 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 Winners Foluke Uwaezuoke – Abramson Matthew Stuckey- Christian Brothers (Russell Trahan and Nick Altiero – back row) Sr. Division Grand Award Winners Jennifer Tu, Maresh Campbell, Kinga Malkinska Ben Franklin High School Caleb Gestes – John Curtis Christian School (Nick Altiero, Byron LeBlanc, & Russell Trahan – back row)

Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair March 16, 2010 – March 18, 2010 UNO Human Performance Center Junior Division projects from 17 schools projects from 17 schools projects from 13 schools projects from 9 schools projects from 18 schools projects from 20 schools Senior Division Senior Division projects from 9 schools projects from 10 schools projects from 5 schools projects from 9 schools 2005 – 194 projects from 11 schools 2004 – 218 projects from 8 schools

Local Special Awards American Petroleum Institute (API) Delta Chapter American Society of Civil Engineers - N.O. Branch, Structures Committee American Welding Society - New Orleans Section Bruce J. Heim Foundation Chlorine Chapter Iota Sigma Pi Daniel Stewarts Young Scientist Award Dr. James Truett Stewart, Sr. Scientific Method Award Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group Louisiana AHECS & LSUHSC N.O. Dept. of Genetics and Hereditary Health MENSA - (The High IQ Society), N.O. Chapter M.S. Benbow & Associates New Orleans Federal Executive Board New Orleans Geological Society New Orleans Group of the Sierra Club New Orleans Section of NACE International "The Corrosion Society“ Pontchartrain Astronomy Society Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Inc. Society of Women Engineers - Greater New Orleans Section U.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service Women for a Better Louisiana

National Special Awards American Meteorological Society American Psychological Association (APA) American Society for Nondestructive Testing ASM International Materials Education Foundation Association for Women Geoscientists Intel Excellence in Computer Science I-SWEEEP-International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, & Environment) Project Olympiad Mu Alpha Theta National Society of Professional Engineers National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ricoh Americas Corporation Society for In Vitro Biology Stockholm Junior Water Prize U.S. Air Force U.S. Army U.S. Department of the Navy U.S. Metric Association U.S. Public Health Services Yale Science & Engineering Association, Inc.

Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Awards OBJECTIVE Provide incentive to increase student interest, enrollment, and performance in upper level math and science courses through participation in the GNOSEF. AWARDS  $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 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 Successes 2010 LA State Science and Engineering Fair (Senior Division Category Awards) 1 st BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Amy Hui, Benjamin Franklin High School 1 st CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Kinga J. Malkinska, Benjamin Franklin High School 3 rd CHEMISTRY Israel D. Arceri, C.H.E.F. of GNO home school association 3 rd COMPUTER SCIENCE Daniel M. Glaser, Benjamin Franklin High School 2 nd EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Justin M. West, Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies 2 nd ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL Mitchell G. Hartley, John Curtis Christian School 1 st ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Shannon Macika, Benjamin Franklin High School 1 st ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION Caleb G. Gestes John Curtis Christian School 2 nd Place OverAll CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Kinga J. Malkinska Benjamin Franklin High School

Student Successes 2010 LA State Science and Engineering Fair (Junior Division Category Awards) 2 nd BIOCHEMISTRY Mattthew J. Stuckey, Christian Brothers School 3 rd EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Jenny J. Thompson’ John Curtis Christian School 1 st ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Siddesh P. Ponnapakkam, Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies 2 nd MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Garrett T. Tobin, Christian Brothers School (Energy, Engineering, & Environment) Project Olympiad 2010 International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, & 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 CATEGORY Caleb G. Gestes, John Curtis Christian School Honorable Mention Award: SENIOR ENGINEERING CATEGORY Mitchell G. Hartley, John Curtis Christian School

Sunday Travel to San Jose Register for ISEF Fair Set Up Projects / Safety Inspections Monday SRC Interviews if required Workshops and Seminars Opening Ceremony Tuesday Final Check for Violations Workshops and Seminars Welcome Event WednesdayJudging Workshops and Seminars Student Mixer ThursdayPublic Visitation Day Workshops and Seminars Special Awards Ceremony FridayGrand Awards Ceremonies Tear 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 Winners Martin Chalfie – Chemistry 2008 Robert F. Curl – Chemistry 1996 Dudley Herschbach – Chemistry 1986 Leon M. Lederman – Physics 1988 Caleb Gestes John Curtis Christian School “Affecting Solar Cell Productivity- Using Light Intensity and Ambient Temperature” Kinga Malkinska Benjamin Franklin HS “The Effect of the Magnetic Field of a Neodymium-Iron- Boron Magnet on the Reproduction Rate of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells” Atlanta 2008Reno 2009SanJose 2010 Phoenix 2005 Lodging$2,553.00$2,909.76$3, $6,549 Airfare$1,315.00$2,328.80$1, Albuquerque 2007 Meals / Misc$1,255.00$1,673.72$1, $6,179 ISEF Reg.$500.00$600.00$ $5,623.00$7,512.28$7, History of ISEF Expenses

GNOSEF, Inc. Expenses Teacher Workshop/Kickoff $ 35 $1,250$ 0 Teacher Workshop/Kickoff $ 35 $1,250$ 0 Awards Awards Category Cash Awards $ 4,250 $3,890$4,127Category Cash Awards $ 4,250 $3,890$4,127 Teachers$ 1,100 $1,100$1,100Teachers$ 1,100 $1,100$1,100 Medals and Plaques$ 800 $ 545$ 594Medals and Plaques$ 800 $ 545$ 594 SUB-TOTAL$ 6,150 $5,535 $5,821 Expenses Expenses Food - Judges and Volunteers$ 1,700 $1,990$1,494Food - Judges and Volunteers$ 1,700 $1,990$1,494 Facility Costs (includes table rental)$ 1,300 $5,815$5,387Facility Costs (includes table rental)$ 1,300 $5,815$5,387 Supplies$ 700 $1,350$ 533Supplies$ 700 $1,350$ 533 Operating Costs $ 600 $1,490$1,255Operating Costs $ 600 $1,490$1,255 (fair affl., Sec. of State fees, tax prep., etc.) (fair affl., Sec. of State fees, tax prep., etc.) SUB-TOTAL$ 4,300 $10,645 $8,669 International International Registration, travel, housing, food, misc.$ 5,623 $7,513 $7,517Registration, travel, housing, food, misc.$ 5,623 $7,513 $7,517 TOTAL COSTS $16,073 $23,693 $22,007 TOTAL (operational) DONATIONS $26,675 $17,093 $13,575 TOTAL (operational) DONATIONS $26,675 $17,093 $13,

Silver Sponsorship ($5,000 - $14,999) Northrop Grumman Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Bronze Sponsorship ($1,000 - $4,999) Laitram, L.L.C. Lockeed Martin NACE International Society of Petroleum Engineers 2010 CORPORATE SPONSORS

2010 GNOSEF SUPPORTERS Blue Ribbon ($500 - $999) Bruce J. Heim Foundation Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies Delta Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute Red Ribbon ($250 - $499) Harriet Aguiar Netto Yellow Ribbon ($100 - $249) Orleans Medical Society Alliance COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS Jefferson Parish Public Schools Metro Copiers, Inc. New Orleans Public Schools Petroleum Ind. Promoting Education Telephone Pioneers of Metairie Tulane University University of New Orleans Women for a Better LA

GNOSEF Strengths (CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM) Teacher Workshops Teacher Workshops Provide training in Core Element summer institute and September GNOSEF workshop and provide mentoring throughout the year.Provide training in Core Element summer institute and September GNOSEF workshop and provide mentoring throughout the year. Highly Qualified Judges Highly 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, Chevron, Delgado Community College, Exxon-Mobil Chalmette Refinery, Griffin & Griffin Exploration LLC, Hydrate Energy International, Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Dept of Environmental Affairs, Loyola University, LSU, LSU Health Sciences Center, LSU Medical School, Minerals Management Service, N.O. Baptist Theological School, Southeastern Louisiana University, Southern University N.O, Tulane Medical School, Tulane University, University of New OrleansCategory judges from Agricultural Research Service of the USDA, Chevron, Delgado Community College, Exxon-Mobil Chalmette Refinery, Griffin & Griffin Exploration LLC, Hydrate Energy International, Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Parish Dept of Environmental Affairs, Loyola University, LSU, LSU Health Sciences Center, LSU Medical School, Minerals Management Service, N.O. Baptist Theological School, Southeastern Louisiana University, Southern University N.O, Tulane Medical School, 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 and Foundation Sponsors! Continued Financial Support from Dedicated Corporate 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 Committee Scientific Review Committee Comprised of professionals from Tulane, NOPS, JPPS and retired high school teachers. Next year SRC will include Loyola.Comprised of professionals from Tulane, NOPS, JPPS and retired high school teachers. Next year SRC will include Loyola. Reviewed 110 projects prior to experimentation and 302 projects prior to fair.Reviewed 110 projects prior to experimentation and 302 projects prior to fair. Fair Volunteers Fair Volunteers Provided by WBL, the Telephone Pioneers of Metairie, UNO and TulaneProvided by WBL, the Telephone Pioneers of Metairie, UNO and Tulane Display Booths Display Booths Tulane, UNO, ITT Tech, UNO Sea Perch, Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, and Haynes FIRST Robotics and FIRST Lego League teams.Tulane, UNO, ITT Tech, UNO Sea Perch, Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, and Haynes 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 Strengths (CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM)

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Advisory 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 2 nd term. Benefits to the GNOSEF are: LA has a national presence Access to direct support LaWana Stewart has over 30 years experience with Science Fairs And currently serves as the GNOSEF Assistant Fair Director and Scientific Review Committee Chair.

Updates for 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 and analysis, and presentation of results.New category at the 2010 GNOSEF involving experimental design, data collection 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.

Calendar September 18Teacher Workshop and Kickoff September 18Teacher Workshop and Kickoff October 15School Affiliation Forms Due October 15School Affiliation Forms Due November 15Submit Project for Pre-Approval to SRC November 15Submit Project for Pre-Approval to SRC December 6Submit Requested Revisions December 6Submit Requested Revisions January 28Project Registration for GNOSEF January 28Project Registration for GNOSEF February 21-23GNOSEF February 21-23GNOSEF February 25Registration Deadline for State Fair February 25Registration Deadline for State Fair March 28-30LA Science and Engineering Fair March 28-30LA Science and Engineering Fair May 8-13International Science and Engr. Fair (ISEF) Los Angeles, CA May 8-13International Science and Engr. Fair (ISEF) Los Angeles, CA

Action 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 and multi-faceted. Continue to provide activities to make fair more interactive 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.