North Museum Science & Engineering Fair
On Wednesday, March 27th, 379 middle and senior high school students from 21 schools throughout Lancaster County participated in the 60th annual Science & Engineering Fair held at the Franklin & Marshall Alumni Sports & Fitness Center in Lancaster, Pa.
Since its inception in 1953, the Fair has grown from 39 participants to more than 1,000 students competing on the school level for a chance to advance to the county-wide competition.
Congratulations to the 2013 Winners!
From left to right: Jr. Reserve Champion, Lily Delle-Levine; Jr. Champion, Sophia Buckwalter; Grand Champion, Matthew Campagna; Sr. Champion, Jennifer Eurich; Sr. Reserve Champion, Divya Sirdeshpande.
Grand Champion: Matthew Campagna
“The Use of Voice Control on a Robotic Arm”, Lancaster Catholic HS, grade 10
Senior Champion: Jennifer Eurich
“Analysis of Ganglioside GM3 in Human Plasma,”
Elizabethtown HS, grade 11
Senior Reserve Champion: Divya Sirdeshpande
“Accelerated Production of New Sustainable Porous Material from Waste and Renewables,”
Hempfield HS, grade 11
Jr. High Champion: Sophia Buckwalter
“Do Harder Woods Produce a Longer Sustain”
Centerville MS, grade 7
Jr. High Reserve Champion: Lily Delle-Levine,
“Measuring Indoor Air Quality: Do Enclosed Skating Rinks Have Elevated Levels of CO and NO2”
Lancaster Country Day School MS, grade 8
View the full list of champion and category winners here
Champions of Science Dinner
The Grand Champion, Senior and Junior Champions were honored during the North Museum’s 5th Annual Champions of Science Dinner with guest speaker, Dr. Denise Su, Curator and Head of the Department of Paleobatany and Paleoecology at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Students champions and first place award winners in their category were invited to display their projects. The Champions of Science Dinner was held on May 1 at the Lancaster Country Club. The Champions presented briefly on their projects and future plans in science.
Board of Directors Prize
Congratulations to Patricia Wee of Ephrata High School! Mrs. Wee was awarded for her commitment to inspiring students in science education.
Annually the Board of Directors' Prize is awarded to a local science educator. If you would like to nominate someone click here for a BOD Nomination form.
For additional information about the Fair contact Andrew Garner at (717) 291-4077 or agarner@northmuseum.org
Want to get Involved?
The North Museum Science & Engineering Fair welcomes qualified judges. Interested professionals in science fields are encouraged to contact Fair Coordinator Andrew Garner at agarner@northmuseum.org
Organizations and individuals who wish to financially support this showcase of science excellence are encouraged to contact assistant museum director Jamie Alton at jalton@northmuseum.org
Organizations who wish to reward student excellence by offering an auxiliary award are also encouraged to contact Jamie at jalton@northmuseum.org
Helpful Information:
www.sciencebuddies.com - Help with science fair projects
Intel Rules and Guidelines- Requirements for participation in the NMSEF.
Thank You to Our 2013 Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Thanks to:
Russell G. Frost, event photographer. www.frostimaging.com
Steve Davis, banner designer. www.davisgraphical.com
2012 North Museum Science & Engineering Fair Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Thanks to:
Russell G. Frost, event photographer. www.frostimaging.com
Steve Davis, banner designer. www.davisgraphical.com