Articles tagged with Science Fairs
The University of South Florida hosted the second annual Invention Convention Florida, featuring K-12 student inventors who showcased their original solutions and competed for national advancement. Top honors were awarded across grade-level categories, recognizing students for their creativity, impact, and problem-solving.
Six Japan-led programs will be presented at the Science Summit UNGA80, addressing global challenges such as food and water security, rare diseases, inclusive education, and research ethics. The programs are open to a global audience and offer free registration.
The University of Texas at Arlington hosted the 74th Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair, attracting more students than ever. The fair featured original research projects on various topics, including using earthworms to remove toxic lead from soil and creating a robotic glove for people with Parkinson's disease.
UT Arlington psychology Professor Yuan Bo Peng has received the 2024 Individual Outstanding Community Service Award for his dedication to the Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Under his leadership, participation from North Texas students has increased significantly, with over 400 students participating this year.
A recent study led by the Institute for Systems Biology highlights the transformative power of informal STEM learning, offering practical insights into co-creating experiences with students. The research shows significant gains among high school students participating in in-person and remote informal STEM programs.
The World Science Forum 2017 in Jordan issued a Science for Peace Declaration, emphasizing the role of science in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. The declaration calls for a global response to build a future with greater equality, security, and opportunity for all.
This year's Addiction Science Awards honored students using epigenetics to study the health dangers of hookah smoke and identified genetic and environmental factors that could signify a predisposition to addiction. The awards, coordinated by NIDA, recognized high-quality projects related to addiction science from around the world.
The 2016 NIH Addiction Science Awards recognized projects that investigated the relationship between stress, sleep, emotion, and cognition in adolescents. Kashfia Rahman won first place with her project on negative attitudes about stress impacting key factors influencing addiction vulnerability.
A high school student's project identifying novel compounds for pain relief won the top NIH Addiction Science Award. The project also analyzed the toxicological effects of e-cigarettes on lung cell viability and the impact of smartphone dependence on stress and anxiety in developing adolescents.
Researchers at Drexel University found that erythritol is toxic to fruit flies in a dose-dependent manner. The sweetener is safe for human consumption, unlike other pesticides that have caused accidental poisonings. Further studies will be conducted on other insects and the compound's effects on the food chain.
A high school student's project found significant increases in nicotine on surfaces after vaping, even if the user wasn't exposed to the e-cigarette. The study also explored cognitive control in multitaskers and identified potential medications for various diseases.
A high school student's project found that excessive screen time shapes sleep patterns, compromising academic success and emotional health. The study also linked fetal alcohol exposure to an increased risk of type 1 diabetes.
The White House Science Fair highlights the achievements of selected Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams, including students from Arizona and Tennessee who developed a physical therapy chair and a water purifier. The fair aims to inspire youth to engage in STEM activities and pursue careers in these fields.
Ameya Deshmukh's project wins first place with computer modeling to identify new medications for nicotine addiction. Kevin Knight's study suggests that cognitive games could be useful as an adjunct to ADHD medication.
Representatives from over 20 organizations, including universities and government labs, will share their latest technology innovations at the fair. The event aims to facilitate collaboration between innovators and potential investors or producers.
Montana State University historian Robert Rydell criticizes the presentation of science in exhibits, highlighting the importance of controlling how scientific ideas are presented to the public. He advocates for open discussions and dialogue in science exhibits, emphasizing that science should not be conflated with entertainment.