1. Greater New Orleans Science Fair, Inc. Region IX of Louisiana May 2017
A YEAR IN REVIEW
GNOSEF (Regional Fair)
ISEF (International Fair)
Financial Report
Current/Future Business
GNOSEF Strengths
GNOSEF Wish List
Calendar for
Annette Oertling Ph.D., Fair Director
Michelle Sanchez Ph.D., Fair Director
2017 Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair

2. Greater New Orleans Science Fair, Inc. Mission Statement
provide a public event to display and recognize area students' research – the Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair
encourage independent student research in science and engineering,
promote the understanding and appreciation of sciences,
encourage youth to pursue science, math, or engineering careers,
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.

3. 2016-17 GNOSEF Board of Directors
First Name
Last Name
Board Involvement
Affiliation 1
Harriet
Aguiar-Netto
Programs-VolCoord
Women for a Better Louisiana 2
Mike
Benbow
President
Benbow and Associates 3
Eleanor
Berault
Programs
Latter and Blum 4
Frank
Bordelon
Treasurer/SpAwards/Finance
University of New Orleans 5
Harry
Clark
Jesuit High School - retired 6
Scott
Edwards
LSUHSC 7
Kate
Elfer
Tulane University 8
Nancy
Hopkins
Programs-Judge Advisor
Tulane University - retired 9
Kim
Jovanovich 10
Barbara
LaNasa 11
Nicole
Moody
Programs/Finance 12
Annette
Oertling
Fair Director/Finance 13
Pailet
Strategic Planning
Bruce J. Heim Foundation 14
Michelle
Sanchez 15
Britton
Sanderford
Advanced Metering Data Systems, LLC, UNO Foundation 16
Cathie
Smith
Programs-SafetyJdgCoord
Jefferson Parish Public Schools 17
Andrea
Walker
Programs-SRC Chair
The GNO STEM Initiative: Core Element
GNOSEF Advisory Council
First Name
Last Name
Affiliation 1
Roberto
Diaz Del Valle
LSUHSC 2
Nick
Altiero
Tulane University 3
Alice
Chivleatto
Jefferson Parish Public Schools 4
Norma Jean
Mattei
UNO 5
Dana
Gonzalez
New Orleans Public Schools 6
Steve
Johnson 7
Emir
Macari

4. Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair February 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2017
Junior Division
(12 participated / 15 affiliated)
Atonement Lutheran School
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Christian Brothers
Classical Conversations Kenner Campus
Holy Cross School *
Homeschooling Heroes
International School of Louisiana – Camp
Islamic School of Greater New Orleans
John Curtis Christian *
John Q. Adams Middle School
Kenner Discovery Health Sci. Academy *
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
(* both Jr. and Sr. Division)
Senior Division
(11 participated / 18 affiliated)
Benjamin Franklin High School
Haynes Academy for Adv. Studies
Holy Cross School
Isidore Newman High School
John Curtis Christian
John Ehret High School
Kenner Discovery Health Sci. Academy
Lusher Charter School
N.O. Charter Math and Science High
Patrick F. Taylor Sci. & Tech. Academy
Thomas Jefferson Senior High
Jr. Division Grand Award Winners
Logan Millet, Christian Brothers, and
Rachel Pizzolato, John Curtis Christian
Every year we attempt to update the list of schools, which is an ever changing landscape.
The fair is open to Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes, but the participating schools post-Katrina are from Orleans and Jefferson.
Numbers of projects are back to pre-Katrina levels and we anticipate that they will continue to go up.
Adults pictured :
(above)
Dean Nicholas Altiero, Tulane
Dean Steve Johnson, UNO
(below)
Mr. Matt Jones, Isidore Newman HS
Ms. Amanda Godshaw, Patrick F. Taylor
Sr. Division Grand Award Winners
Mason Varuso – Patrick F. Taylor Academy
Bergen Sanderford – Isidore Newman HS
Srijan Duggal/Shuzheng Zheng – Isidore Newman HS

5. Participation in GNOSEF since 2007 (Limited by Number of Projects Per Category a School can Submit)
The fair is open to Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard parishes, but the participating schools post-Katrina are from Orleans and Jefferson.

6. Guest Speaker at Senior Division GNOSEF Award Ceremony
Lauren Kenney
Entergy Corporation
Lauren is currently Vice President, Program Management and Product Development working in Entergy Corporation’s Commercial Development and Innovation Department. In this position she plays an integral role in programs managing the implementation of critical infrastructure investments and new services. She is also responsible for evaluating new products, technologies and services that will improve the distribution grid while providing customers with greater reliability and enhanced service options.

7. 2017 GNOSEF AWARDS
Through the generosity of our donors, more than $60,000 in awards and prizes were presented to talented students, teachers and schools!!!
1ST and 2nd place winners in both the junior and senior divisions were certified for entry in the
2017 Louisiana Science and Engineering Fair (LSEF) conducted at LSU in Baton Rouge.
Category awards were presented in
17 Senior Division
And 13 Junior Division categories.
Junior Division 
Senior Division
1. First Place
$50 and medal
$75 and medal
2. Second Place
$30 and medal
3. Third Place
$15 and medal
$25 and medal
4. Honorable Mention
$10
$15
1st Place Junior Division Winners
1st Place Senior Division Winners

8. Ms. Amanda Godshaw and Mr. Matt Jones
James de la Houssaye Mentor Award (Senior Division) sponsored by Mr. H. Britton Sanderford
(established 2015)
OBJECTIVE
Recognize a high school mentor for their educational and inspirational work with students pursuing STEM inquiry.
2017 AWARDS
$5,000 cash award presented to top winner
$2,000 cash award presented to TWO runner-ups
Recipients
Ms. Cathy Boucvalt
John Curtis Christian School
(runner-ups)
Ms. Amanda Godshaw and Mr. Matt Jones
Patrick F. Taylor Academy and Isidore Newman HS
Back row: Britton Sanderford (award sponsor), Cathy Boucvalt (1st), Amanda Godshaw (2nd), Matt Jones (2nd), and Malcolm Hutson (presenter)
Front row: Mariza Francis, Zheng Shuzheng, Srijan Duggal, and Claire Borges (Neuroscience winners)

9. Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Awards (Senior Division)
(established 2008)
OBJECTIVE
Provide incentive to increase student interest, enrollment, and performance in upper level math and science courses through participation in the GNOSEF.
2017 AWARDS
$10,000 materials and field trip grant divided among eligible high schools.
$2,000 grants to each of the top 5 winners in the senior division
2017 School Grant Recipients
Benjamin Franklin High School
Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
Holy Cross School
John Curtis Christian
John Ehret High School

10. Zheng Shuzheng and Srijan Duggal
Neuroscience/Machine Learnings Scholarship (Senior Division) sponsored by Mr. H. Britton Sanderford
(established 2015)
Recognizes excellent work in the field of neuroscience, the study of the nervous system, and the field of machine learnings, a subfield of computer science and artificial intelligence that deals with the construction and study of systems that can learn from data, rather than follow only programmed instructions.
$2,000 college scholarship - $2,000 upon presentation of an acceptance letter into a college of their choice. This year, two runner-ups (3 students) were presented with a $1,000 college scholarship upon presentation of an acceptance letter into a college of their choice.
Recipients
Mariza Francis
Benjamin Franklin High School
(runner-ups)
Claire Borges
and
Zheng Shuzheng and Srijan Duggal
Isidore Newman HS
Back row: Britton Sanderford (award sponsor), Cathy Boucvalt, Amanda Godshaw, Matt Jones, (de la Houssaye winners), and Malcolm Hutson (presenter)
Front row: Mariza Francis (1st), Zheng Shuzheng and Srijan Duggal (2nd), and Claire Borges (2nd)

11. with support from the Bruce J. Heim Foundation
Tulane Science Scholars Program Scholarship sponsored by Tulane School of Science and Engineering
with support from the Bruce J. Heim Foundation
(established 2015)
Recognizes an exceptional project by a 10th or 11th grade student in an area of science or engineering. The TSSP is a selective program for rising juniors or seniors who have exceptional talent in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
$1500 scholarship for a summer for-credit course. A second place winner is
recognized and is an alternate should the first place winner not be able to attend.
Recipients
Maisie Baudier
John Curtis Christian School
(runner-up)
Chance Morris
Benjamin Franklin High School
Also pictured: Dr. Michelle Sanchez, Tulane, and Ms. Barbara Pailet, The Bruce J. Heim Foundation

12. Recipient: Yeyoung Cho, John Curtis Christian School
Entergy Corporation “Powering the Future” Scholarship Award (Senior Division)
(established 2017)
$1000 college scholarship to be awarded to a female, high school senior with an outstanding, promising project, upon presentation of their acceptance letter into a college or university.
Recipient: Yeyoung Cho, John Curtis Christian School
Also Pictured:
Lauren Kenney,
Entergy Corporation

13. GNOSEF Teacher/Mentor Awards (Junior Division)
Presented to teacher/mentors who have gone the extra mile
to support their students.
$250 Cash Award to 1st place teacher and
$125 Cash Awards to two 2nd place teachers (tie)
Marla Watts (1st), Lake Forest
Also Pictured:
Dean Nicholas Altiero, Tulane and
Dean Steve Johnson, UNO
Thomas Constant (2nd),
Christian Brothers
Kathy Bush (2nd),
John Curtis Christian

14. Additional Local Special Awards
AIAA Greater New Orleans Section
American Institute of Chemical Engineers – N. O. Section American Petroleum Institute (API) Delta Chapter
American Society of Civil Engineers - N. O. Branch
American Welding Society - New Orleans Section
Dr. Richard Bagnetto Memorial Award
Dr. William Bagnetto Memorial Award
Biophysics Award
Bruce J. Heim Foundation
Core Element
Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group
Iota Sigma Pi, National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry
MENSA - (The High IQ Society), N.O. Chapter
M.S. Benbow & Assoc.
N. O. Federal Executive Board
N. O. Geological Society
New Orleans Section of NACE International "The Corrosion Society“
Pontchartrain Astronomy Society
Sierra Club, New Orleans Group
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Inc., Delta Chapter
Structural Engr. Institute of the Am. Soc. of Civil Engineers-N.O. Branch
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service Women for a Better Louisiana
Cash Awards: over $3,000 to students….$1,500 to teachers!!!

15. Additional National Special Awards
American Meteorological Society
American Psychological Association (APA)
ASM International Foundation Association for Women Geoscientists Foundation
ASU Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives
Broadcom MASTERS
GENUIS OLYMPIAD Intel Excellence in Computer Science I-SWEEEP-International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, & Environment) Project Olympiad Mu Alpha Theta
NASA EARTH System Science Award National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Ricoh Americas Corporation Society for In Vitro Biology Stockholm Junior Water Prize
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Metric Association
U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps – Office of Naval Research
U.S. Public Health Services Yale Science & Engineering Association, Inc.

16. GNOSEF Mini-Grants
Through the generosity of Mr. H. Britton Sanderford,
17 mini-grants (10 in )
totaling $3, ($ in ) were provided to students at:
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Benjamin Franklin High School
Holy Cross School
Isidore Newman High School
John Curtis Christian
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
The objective was to provide funding for worthy student projects that would otherwise not have the resources to participate.
To qualify for a mini-grant, students must: Submit ISEF forms that show they conform to the ISEF guidelines and submit an estimate of expenses
ALL AFFILIATED SCHOOLS ARE ELLIGIBLE AND NOTIFIED!

17. Greater New Orleans Science & Engineering Fair PR & Social Media Report

18. GNOSEF Student Successes
2017 LA State Science and Engineering Fair (LSEF)
SENIOR DIVISION CATEGORY AWARDS (18)
Place
Category
Student
School HM
animal sciences
Meredith Perniciaro
John Curtis Christian
biochemistry
Ivy Do
Benjamin Franklin High School
Jose Gonzalez
behavioral and social sciences
Beata J. Desselle
1st
biomedical engineering
Bergen L. Sanderford
Isidore Newman School
Kaylan D. Glover
Lusher Charter School
2nd
biomedical and health sciences
Mariza Francis
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
chemistry
Julia A. Simon
earth and environmental sciences
Ella L. Murphy
embedded systems
Denton R. Young
energy: chemical
Alexander Walker
Patrick F. Taylor S & T Academy
Jasmine McGowan
environmental engineering
Joseph P. Scarmuzza
4th
Freda R. Sciarappa
3rd
engineering mechanics
Megan Kihnel
Haynes Academy
energy: physical
Jack H. Falstad
mathematics
Srijan Duggal
Shuzheng Zheng
microbiology
Vanessa D. Chambers
materials science
Mason Varuso

19. GNOSEF Student Successes
2017 LA State Science and Engineering Fair (LSEF)
LSEF JUNIOR DIVISION CATEGORY AWARDS (9)
Place
Category
Student
School HM
animal sciences
Grayson Barron
John Curtis Christian
4th
earth and environmental sciences
Alejandro R. Bailey
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Nehemiah Prater
2nd
energy: physical
Rachel M. Pizzolato
3rd
Lawrence W. Jenkins
Lake Forest Charter School
microbiology
Liyah Ernest
1st
physics and astronomy
Micah Baamonde
Classical Conversations of Kenner
plant sciences
Emmeline L. Meyer
International School of Louisiana
robotics and intelligent machines
Anthony G. Rhodes
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
systems software
Logan M. Millet
Christian Brothers School

20. GNOSEF Student Successes
2017 LA State Science and Engineering Fair (LSEF)
LSEF SENIOR DIVISION SPECIAL AWARDS (2)
LSEF JUNIOR DIVISION SPECIAL AWARDS (5)
Award
Name  
School
Louisiana Association of Mathematics Teachers
Srijan Duggal & 
Shuzheng Zheng
Isidore Newman School
Naval Science Award
Mason Varuso
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Award
Name
School
Broadcom Masters Nominee
Micah Baamonde
Classical Conversations of Kenner
Emmeline L. Meyer
International School of Louisiana
NASA Earth Systems Science Award
Naval Science Award
Society of Women Engineers
Madison Verbest
John Curtis Christian

21. International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
Inspired to Change Our World
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
May 14 – May 19, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA
Over 1800 students from 75 countries, regions and territories
GNOSEF 2017 ISEF Finalists
Srijan Duggal & Shuzheng Zheng - Statistical Analysis Basketball Shots
Isidore Newman High School (teacher: Matthew Jones)
Bergen Sanderford - Modeling Neural Disorder via Involuntary Response Simulator
American Intellectual Property Law Association – 1st Place !
Mason Varuso - Novel Formulation of Highly Stable Metal-Organic Inks for Printed Electronic Applications
Patrick F. Taylor Sci & Tech (teacher: Amanda Godshaw)
ISEF University of Arizona Tuition Scholarship Award !
Phoenix 2013
LA 2014
Pittsburg 2015
LA 2017
Lodging
$4,271
$4047
$3571
$3,107
$4298
Airfare
$4,066
$3335
$3104
$2,604
$3,622
Meals / Misc
$2,040
$1,865 $
$1,738
$1805
ISEF Reg.
$1,125
$1,000
$840
$1085
(#) Cost 
(8) $11,502
(7) $10,248
(7) $9580
(6) $8,289
(8) $10,810
History of
ISEF Expenses

22. GNOSEF, Inc. EXPENSES AND INCOME
2015
2016
2017
EXPENSES
§ Teacher Workshop/Kickoff
$580
$614
$294
§ Awards
• Category Cash Awards
$4,010
$4,355
$4,550
• Teachers
$500
• Medals and Plaques
$964
$663
$841
• Twitter Contest Prizes
$217
$162
Sub-Total
$5,691
$5,680
$5,891
§ Operating Expenses
• Food - Judges and Volunteers
$2,071
$2,517
$3,679
• Facility Costs (includes table rental)
HPC + UC Ballroom Rental
$3,873
$3,670
~$3,500
Tables/Chairs/Pipe&Drape
$6,885
$6,729
$4,647
Table covers and skirts
$974
$575
~$600
• Public Relations - Ann Wills
$3,500
$5,000
• Fair Upgrades (pipe&drape, PR, t-shirts, signage)
• Supplies and postage
$488
$765
$884
• Operating Costs (fair affl., Sec. of State, tax prep.)
$1,885
$2,050
$3,358
• Project Management (PWP)
$10,000
donated 
$30,023
$20,165
$21,668
§ International
• Registration, travel, housing, food, misc.
$9,581
$8,289
$10,810
TOTAL EXPENSES
$45,875
$34,747
$38,663
INCOME
• Unrestricted Donations
$35,943
$38,591
$47,493
• Dedicated Project Management Fee
• Dedicated Awards
$30,081
$32,266
$33,039
TOTAL INCOME
$75,424
$70,858
$80,532
Income – Expenses
$68
$3,844
$8,830

23. Greater New Orleans Science Fair, Inc.
FINANCIAL STATUS
May 23, 2017
Whitney Acct Balance
$36,622.09
Ameritrade Account
$75,910.78
Reclaimed Amazon Gift Cards
*$753.73
Committed Taylor Awards
$30,239.47
Remaining Estimated Expenditures
(incl. checks not cleared)
$11,498.63
Total Unrestricted Funds Available
$71,548.50
*Amazon Gift Cards – 18 month redemption period
(purchased social media awards, computer, supplies)
Reclaimed 2015 Amazon Gift Cards
$689.98
Reclaimed 2016 Amazon Gift Cards
$912.50

24. GNOSEF Wish List 
Enhanced public relations and social media ($5,000 - $7,500)
Increase the number in the GNOSEF ISEF delegation (~$1,500 per person)
SRC Chair and Judge Advisor
All 4 teachers of the Grand Award winners (currently send 2)
Junior Division top teacher and/or students
Move the GNOSEF to Tulane University – base for GNOSEF operations
Lavin-Bernick Center
Tulane student center – 9090 square feet in 2 ballrooms (11,800 square feet at UNO)
Have submitted a proposal to Loyola about parking in their Freret Garage
Yulman Stadium
Football stadium – ~10,000 square feet on club level
There is Tulane parking on Claiborne and working with Tulane Athletics on details
Creation and implementation of assessment
Information regarding the impact of the GNOSEF would help with participation and funding

25. Current & Future Business
Open nominations for Officers – President, Treasurer, Secretary
Summer meeting of the board to discuss:
Vote on officer slate
budget
Address hosting the fair at Tulane
Investigate adding more categories to Junior and Senior Division
Establish bylaws to officially define board and advisory council membership
Future Business
Continue to identify and resolve obstacles to participation
Improve strategy for recruiting new schools
Develop assessment strategy

26. GNOSEF Strengths (CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM)
Annual Teacher Workshop plus teacher support year-round
Highly Qualified Judges
Dedicated Scientific Review Committee working year-round
Dedicated Fair Volunteers and Planning Committee
Over $60,000 provided in recognition of student achievement and teacher/mentor contributions (ie. cash, trips, prizes, grants)
Continued Financial Support from Dedicated Individuals, Corporate and Foundation Sponsors!

27. 2017 GNOSEF SPONSORS H. Britton Sanderford, Jr.
    Gold Sponsorship
H. Britton Sanderford, Jr.
Patrick F. Taylor Foundation
Silver Sponsorship
Entergy Corporation
Bronze Sponsorship
American Petroleum Institute, Delta Chapter
Laitram Corporation
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International
Society of Petroleum Engineers

28. 2017 GNOSEF SUPPORTERS Blue Ribbon The Bruce J. Heim Foundation
Blue Ribbon
The Bruce J. Heim Foundation
Hoists Direct LLC
Red Ribbon
Harriet Aguiar Netto
Yellow Ribbon
Patti Habeeb Muehlemann
Honorable Mention
American Welding Society

29. 2017 GNOSEF SUPPORTERS COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS Tulane University
COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS 
Tulane University
Core Element
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
University of New Orleans
Women for a Better Louisiana
Michael Maples Video Productions, LLC
George Kuchler Photography

30. 2017-18 Proposed Calendar August 26 Teacher Workshop and Kickoff
October 9 School Affiliation Forms Due
October 13 Submit Project for Pre-Approval to SRC
December 4 All Pre-Approvals Must be Completed
January 26 Project Registration/Document Deadline
February 9 All Project Documents Must be Approved
(Mardi Gras is February 13)
Feb 26-28, Mar 1 GNOSEF
March 2 Registration Deadline for State Fair
March LA Science and Engineering Fair
May International Science and Engr. Fair (ISEF) Pittsburgh, PA